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Brand Guidelines (Brand Book)

A document setting rules for how a brand's logo, colors, typography, imagery and voice must be used across all touchpoints.

By Brandon MinaCEO, BrandPilot AIUpdated November 2026

Short answer

Brand guidelines, or a brand book, is a document setting rules for how a brand's logo, colours, typography, imagery, and voice must be used. It applies across every touchpoint, from ads and packaging to websites. Guidelines keep a brand consistent as many teams and agencies create materials, which strengthens recognition over time.