# brand-identity

Guides brand positioning, archetype selection, and visual design rules like the 60-30-10 color split during development chats.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 1700 installs · ★ 106
- Author: travisjneuman
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/travisjneuman/.claude/tree/HEAD/skills/brand-identity/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-25
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/travisjneuman-brand-identity

## What it does

This skill defines a framework for building brand identity from core strategy to visual guidelines. It structures brand hierarchy from purpose and values to voice attributes, using templates for purpose statements and competitive positioning. It also references an archetype table linking core desires and strategies to real-world corporate examples.

The visual identity section details logo categories, minimum clearspace based on logo height X, and a color hierarchy of 60% primary, 30% secondary, and 10% accent. Typography is organized across display, heading, body, and UI caption tiers.

Because this is a markdown guideline, it does not generate vector logos or image assets directly. It supplies the structural constraints you need before designing or coding user interfaces.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add travisjneuman/.claude --skill brand-identity -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/brand-identity/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/brand-identity/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add travisjneuman/.claude --skill brand-identity -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/brand-identity/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add travisjneuman/.claude --skill brand-identity -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/brand-identity/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install travisjneuman/.claude brand-identity
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/brand-identity/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add travisjneuman/.claude --skill brand-identity -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/travisjneuman/.claude --path skills/brand-identity
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/brand-identity/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add travisjneuman/.claude --skill brand-identity -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/travisjneuman/.claude/tree/HEAD/skills/brand-identity/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- draft a structured brand positioning statement
- identify a brand archetype and communication strategy
- organize interface colors using the 60-30-10 rule
- calculate minimum logo clearspace using marker X

## Example prompts
- Write a brand positioning statement for our cloud storage tool using brand-identity
- Select an archetype and voice attributes for a developer security product
- Set up a color system with neutral grays and 60-30-10 ratios for our app

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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---
name: brand-identity
description: Brand strategy and identity design for businesses and products. Use when creating brand guidelines, developing visual identity systems, or defining brand positioning.
---

# Brand Identity

Comprehensive guide for creating and managing brand identities from strategy to execution.

## Brand Strategy Foundation

### What is a Brand?

```
Brand = Perception in people's minds

A brand is NOT:
✗ Just a logo
✗ Just visual identity
✗ What you say about yourself

A brand IS:
✓ Promise to customers
✓ Emotional connection
✓ Reputation and trust
✓ What others say about you
```

### Brand Hierarchy

```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
│           BRAND PURPOSE                 │
│     Why you exist (beyond profit)       │
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│           BRAND VISION                  │
│     Where you're going                  │
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│           BRAND MISSION                 │
│     How you'll get there                │
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│           BRAND VALUES                  │
│     What you believe in                 │
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│         BRAND PERSONALITY               │
│     How you communicate                 │
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│         BRAND IDENTITY                  │
│     Visual and verbal expression        │
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘
```

---

## Brand Strategy

### Brand Purpose

```
Template:
We exist to [ACTION] for [AUDIENCE]
by [HOW] so that [IMPACT].

Examples:
Nike: "To bring inspiration and innovation
       to every athlete in the world."

Patagonia: "We're in business to save
           our home planet."

Tesla: "To accelerate the world's transition
       to sustainable energy."
```

### Brand Positioning

```
Positioning Statement Template:

For [TARGET AUDIENCE]
who [NEED/WANT],
[BRAND NAME] is a [CATEGORY]
that [KEY BENEFIT].
Unlike [COMPETITORS],
we [UNIQUE DIFFERENTIATOR].

Example:
For busy professionals who need
quick, healthy meals, HelloFresh
is a meal kit delivery service
that provides pre-portioned ingredients
with easy recipes. Unlike grocery shopping,
we eliminate food waste and decision fatigue.
```

### Competitive Positioning Map

```
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