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Using DPS Brand Standards adds professional credibility to all materials created in the district -- fliers, logos, slide decks and more. Find resources and templates below!
Find my brand
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DPS Brand Standards
Brand Snapshot
Use this quick reference one-pager when working with the DPS brand.
Download the Brand Snapshot.
Districtwide Brand Standards
Materials that primarily target our external audiences like families, students and community members should follow the districtwide brand standards.
Download the Districtwide Brand Standards.
Style Guide
The DPS Style Guide covers the district's voice and tone, Associated Press writing style, and using effective language. Using its guidelines creates a unified voice in all materials and across all channels.
Download the Style Guide.
DPS Branding with Canva
Access DPS brand elements, fonts, colors, and more with your DPS Canva account. -
Logos, Fonts and Colors
DPS Logos
There are two different orientations of the Denver Public Schools logo — horizontal and vertical. The horizontal orientation of the logo is the primary version and should be used whenever possible. There are also various file formats for print and web use.
Download the DPS logo files.
Fonts
DPS has two primary typefaces– Archer Pro and DIN Pro. The primary typeface for headlines is Archer Pro, while DIN Pro is used mainly for body copy. Both typefaces can be used for subheads.
Colors
The approved DPS palette is a dynamic mix of colors meant to balance the primary DPS blue color. When used together, the colors provide many creative possibilities while still aligning with DPS brand standards.
Download the Adobe swatches or color codes.
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Department Branding
Request Branding
The Communications Office provides support in establishing your department. You must work with DPS Communications to create your department brand. If your team does not have a custom brand, please work with your manager and contact communications@dpsk12.org.
Review your options on the Internal Brand Standards logo lockups sheet.
Department Branding
If your department has chosen to adopt an internal brand with a customized logo lockup and color palette, you have access to various logo formats, letterhead templates and other assets specific to your department.
Download your department logo, letterhead and more.
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Templates
Start by selecting either DPS-branded templates or department-branded templates. If you select department-branded templates, please select the colored templates that correspond to the color of your internal logo lockup.
Email Signature Templates
DPS email signatures are customizable and easy to use.
Learn how to edit and install your email signature.
Presentation and Slide Deck Templates
The DPS-branded Google Slides Templates offer several slide options to choose from. Customize your presentations with template slides, placeholder photos and text boxes.
Download branded Google Slides templates.
Informational and Event Flier Templates Several Google Doc templates have been created to take the stress out of one-pagers. All come with pre-set colors, fonts and placeholder photos. There are multiple layouts to choose from – single, two or three columns.
Download branded Google Doc templates.
Name Tag Template
Create custom name tags for team members to use at team events.
Download the DPS name tag template.
DPS Certificate Templates
Create certificates to celebrate your team members at DPS events. There are two certificate options to choose from.
Download the branded certificate templates.
DPS Letterhead Templates
The DPS letterhead comes in two formats. Use the Google doc format when you need to draft a letter, memo, etc. The PDF format can be printed on.
Download the DPS letterhead templates.
Postcard Templates
Design your own 9in x 6in postcards using Canva. Make sure to log in to Canva using your work DPS email address to access the templates.
Download the School Open House Postcard Template 1 and School Open House Postcard Template 2.
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Photos and Icons
Photos
DPS Communications maintains a curated library of photos on PhotoShelter for use on DPS projects.
View the PhotoShelter instructions for guidance and best practices. Email communications@dpsk12.org to request access.
DPS Icons
Icons help you visually communicate ideas. They can be used in any DPS project and come in blue, gray and white.
Download DPS icons.
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Request a design
Still can't find what you're looking for? Need a custom design or a department-specific request? Don't see a template you can use?
Please complete this project design request form.
Why use branding?
We are all one DPS. To help our families and community members understand that all our work is connected, the DPS Brand Standards should be followed in all communications. Using DPS Brand Standards also adds professional credibility to all materials created in the district. Please contact communications@dpsk12.org with any questions.
