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IBM Think2023 BrandGuidelines
IBM Think2023 BrandGuidelines
IBM Think2023 BrandGuidelines
3 March 2023
48 Brand elements
49 IBM logo usage
50 IBM logo size
51 Typography
52 Layout
55 Think identity
57 Logotype
62 Logo misuse
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Objective
and goals
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Objective The purpose of this document is to provide comprehensive guidance
for the use of the Think® brand within event experiences globally. The
principles outlined in this document are based on the new IBM Design
Philosophy, which is the foundation for all the work we do.
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Think manifesto Innovation stems not from individuals working in isolation, but from an
energetic dialogue between diverse disciplines. Inspiration lives at the
intersection of humanity and technology, people and products, intelligence
and emotion, art and science, design and business.
Think is for the defiant, the curious, the provocative, the uncompromising,
the resistant, the persistent. Think is for those who seek progress not for
profit or pride, but for the advancement of us all.
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Think 2023
brand system
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Channel identity We are transforming the Think brand into a versatile channel identity.
Our events have become multimedia experiences that come to life
across virtual and physical mediums. In an effort to unify a broad array
of content and executions, we are stabilizing and simplifying Think
expression into an enduring, consistent visual language. Digital and
physical assets can be used to brand our content—be it a live speaker
session or a pre-produced video asset.
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Think 2023
Gallery
6 6
Executive Leadership Team Executive Leadership Team
Caicos Meeting Rooms Caicos Meeting Rooms
Sustainability
5 5
Thoughtful consumption and minimizing waste is a Executive Leadership Team Executive Leadership Team
Turks Meeting Rooms Turks Meeting Rooms
priority for Think 2023, and teams are leaning into
sustainable, reusable and recyclable materials 4 4
Sapphire
Forum Forum
where possible. Bridge to Royal Pacific Bridge to Royal Pacific
1 1
Several signage pieces this year will be constructed
from Falconboard—a fully recyclable substrate that Falls EMC
Blue Partner Lounges
Cayman Court
EMC
Blue Partner Lounges
Cayman Court
Caribbean Caribbean
Forum Forum
Oceana Oceana
Keynotes Keynotes
Partner Plus Kingston Partner Plus Kingston
Meeting Hub Meeting Hub
Registration
Tower Panel: Registration Panel:
17.5" x 88" Visual 73.875" x 32.875" Visual
Scale: .1/10th"=1'
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Think 2023
Gallery
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Arvind Krishna
CEO, IBM
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Think 2023
Gallery
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Think 2023 assets There are a variety of multimedia assets to support
Think 2023. All assets may be used within an event
broadcast and event communications. Each is detailed
on the following pages.
Video assets:
3-second sting
6-second sting
30-second hero
60-second detail loop
(3) 10-second scenes: interstitial, walk-on, walk-off
Still assets:
(3) hero images
(16) detail images
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Think 2023 color palette White Yellow 20 Gray 80
RGB 0 45 156 RGB 51 177 255 RGB 190 149 255 RGB 8 189 186 RGB 255 131 137
HEX 002d9c HEX 33b1ff HEX be95ff HEX 08bdba HEX ff8389
CMYK 100 91 9 1 CMYK 62 18 0 0 CMYK 34 44 0 0 CMYK 74 1 36 0 CMYK 0 68 39 0
PMS Reflex Blue C PMS 299 C PMS 2645 C PMS 3252 C PMS 1777 C
RGB 15 98 254 RGB 186 230 255 RGB 232 218 255 RGB 217 251 251 RGB 255 215 217
HEX 0f62fe HEX bae6ff HEX e8daff HEX d9fbfb HEX ffd7d9
CMYK 80 60 0 0 CMYK 26 0 0 0 CMYK 9 16 0 0 CMYK 11 0 3 0 CMYK 0 22 8 0
PMS 2132 C PMS 2905 C PMS 9361 C PMS 9040 C PMS 1767 C
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Think 2023
Video assets
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Think 2023
Still assets
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Think 2023
Still assets
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Think 2023
Still assets
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Think 2023
Still assets
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Think 2023
Still assets
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Think 2023
Cropping
Uncropped artwork
Level 2
Think Forum
Ensemble Ballroom
Level 3
Welcome
Visit one of the
Staff Creators’ Studios
Abstract & Modern
registration desks to
pick up your badge. Office Executive Boardroom
Contemporary & Elevate Terrace
Innovation Talks
Contemporary & Elevate Terrace
Level 5
Think Academy
Think Studio
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Think 2023
Cropping
Uncropped artwork
Level 2
Think Forum
Ensemble Ballroom
Level 3
Satellite Level 2 Creators’ Studios
Areas
Coat Check 7:30am–6:30pm
Innovation Talks
Gallery Ballroom 9:00am–5:00pm
Speaker Ready Room
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Think translation assets There are a variety of Think translation assets to support Think 2023,
including patterns, videos and stills. These can be used on merchandise
as well as social and digital applications, but not for print collateral.
This is secondary artwork to the main Channel ID graphics, and the
translation graphics should not be used on the same asset as the main
Channel ID graphics.
Video assets:
60-second global
(3) 12-second global
45-second tour
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Think translation White Black
RGB 51 177 255 RGB 210 161 6 RGB 224 224 224
HEX 33b1ff HEX d2a106 HEX e0e0e0
CMYK 62 18 0 0 CMYK 19 35 100 0 CMYK 13 9 10 0
PMS 299 C PMS 110 C PMS Cool Gray 2 C
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Think 2023
Think translations
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Think 2023
Framed translation logotype positioning
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Think 2023
Framed translations
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Think 2023
Framed translations
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Think 2023
Framed translations
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Think 2023
Translation patterns
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Think 2023
Translation video assets
60-second global:
This may be used between sessions to fill time gaps
as needed. Typography or messaging can be overlaid Global: 12-second, no sound Global: 12-second, no sound Global: 12-second, no sound
on the scenes and loop as needed.
45-second tour:
This may be used between sessions to fill time gaps
as needed. This can be looped as needed, however,
typography and messaging should not be overlaid
on this one.
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Think 2023
Translation still assets
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Think 2023
Translation still assets
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Think 2023
Translation still assets
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Think 2023 Social graphics examples Digital applications examples
Translation assets cropping
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CEO, IBM
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Event photography Past event photography may be used to supplement event
communications to stimulate audience engagement.
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Event photography
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Event photography
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Event photography
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Event photography
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Branded merchandise
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Branded merchandise Tote Crew neck Colorway shirt
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Branded merchandise
Samples
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Communications IBMer News tiles
PowerPoint template
Social graphics
Website
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IBMer News tiles
Ready to use—Think audience
engagement assets
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PowerPoint template
Ready to use—Think audience 86pt title, 2 lines 86pt title, 2 lines
engagement assets
maximum maximum
PowerPoint template can be found here. 28/36pt subhead or 28/36pt subhead or
presenter name and title presenter name and title
1920px x 1080px
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Social graphics: Static
Ready to use—Think audience
engagement assets
1920px x 1080px
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Social graphics: Animated
Ready to use—Think audience
engagement assets
3-second 6-second
1920px x 1080px 1920px x 1080px
30-second
1920px x 1080px
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Website
4-column grid
Section 01:
What is Think in 2023?
Section 02:
Program
Section 03:
Collaboration
Section 04:
Special events
Section 05:
Think on Tour
Section 06:
Stay informed
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Brand elements
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IBM logo usage
Correct usage and identification
of the positive/reverse IBM logos:
How to recognize positive/reverse versions Positive image logo Reverse image logo,
Look at the “M.” The positive version has a sharp knockout white
point in the middle downstroke. The reverse version
is b
lunt. The reverse version also uses slightly
thicker bars for better reproduction.
Headline
its height. This distance, as shown here, s hould
Cap
be considered the minimum uninterrupted space height
surrounding the logo. X X
Headline
X-height
X X X
X
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IBM logo size
Header with one or more lines: 86pt / 96pt Cap height
Header text
goes here
The IBM logo can be 1x, 1.25x, 1.5x or 2x of the
cap height of the text, as well as the height of the
header unit. Header with one or more lines: 86pt / 96pt 1.25x Cap height
Header text
IBM logo artwork can be found here.
goes here
Header with one or more lines: 86pt / 96pt 1.25x Cap height
Header text
goes here
Header with one or more lines: 86pt / 96pt 1.5x Cap height
Header text
goes here
Header with one or more lines: 86pt / 96pt 1.5x Cap height
Header text
goes here
Single line header: 86pt / 96pt 2x Cap height
Header with one or more lines: 86pt / 96pt Header unit height
Header text
goes here
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Typography
IBM Plex
Typeface Type specs
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Layout
Think grid construct
16 columns
8 rows
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Layout
IBM grid construct
Division by 2
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Layout
Grid construct
Templates
– Name, Company
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Think identity The corporate identity for Think is a custom logotype typeset
in IBM Plex. The following guidelines address the relationship
of the Think identity to the IBM master brand. Do not create
new or unapproved lockups with the Think logotype.
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Logotype
Think as a noun:
Come join us at Think.
Think as a verb:
What makes you think?
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Think animated logotype
Click to play
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Logotype
Clear space
Clear space diagram
x x
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Logotype
Relationships
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Think 2023 logotypes
Horizontal lockup
Horizontal logotype
Stacked logotype
x
x x x x x
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Think 2023
Event location
Single location
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Logo misuse
Paris
Do not lockup Think Do not distort or stretch
with city names. the artwork from its
original proportions.
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International Business Machines
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