Internal Document

Brand Guidelines

This document outlines the visual identity standards for US Input Company. Consistency in application ensures brand recognition and professional presentation.

01

Logo

PRIMARY — DARK ON LIGHT

US Input Company logo - dark version

Use on white or light backgrounds. Primary application.

INVERTED — LIGHT ON DARK

US Input Company mark - light version

Use mark only on dark backgrounds for best legibility.

MARK — DARK

US Input Company mark - dark

Three vertical bars inspired by the American flag.

MARK — LIGHT

US Input Company mark - light

For use on dark backgrounds.

MARK — ACCENT

US Input Company mark - accent

Full brand colors on neutral backgrounds.

CLEAR SPACE & MINIMUM SIZE

Clear Space

Maintain a minimum clear space around the logo equal to the height of the "U" character. This ensures legibility and visual impact.

Minimum Size

Full logo: 120px width minimum for digital, 30mm for print.
Mark only: 24px minimum for digital, 8mm for print.

02

Color Palette

RESERVED

Future Use

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USAGE RULES

  • Primary navy is used for interactive elements, links, and emphasis.
  • Accent red is used sparingly for highlights and secondary accents only.
  • Never use gradients. All colors should be flat and solid.
  • Maintain WCAG AA contrast ratios at minimum for all text.

03

Typography

PRIMARY — INTER

Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789

Usage

Headlines, body copy, descriptions, and general content. This is the default typeface for all readable text.

SECONDARY — JETBRAINS MONO

Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789

Usage

Section labels, technical content, code, data, form labels, button text, and navigation elements.

TYPE SCALE

text-5xlDisplay Heading
text-4xlPage Heading
text-2xlSection Heading
text-lgLead Paragraph
text-baseBody Text
text-smSmall Text
text-xsCaption / Meta

04

UI Elements

BUTTONS

Specifications

  • Font: JetBrains Mono, text-xs, tracking-wider
  • Border radius: 0 (sharp corners only)
  • Primary uses bg-primary with white text

BORDERS & DIVIDERS

Standard Border

border border-border

Accent Border Left

border-l-2 border-primary

Highlight Border

border-l-2 border-accent

h-px bg-border (divider)

CARDS & CONTAINERS

CARD LABEL

Card Title

Card content with description text goes here.

MUTED CONTAINER

Container Title

Used for highlighted or grouped content.

05

Usage Guidelines

DO

  • +Use sharp, 0-radius corners on all elements
  • +Maintain generous whitespace
  • +Use monospace for technical labels and data
  • +Keep color palette minimal (3-4 colors max)
  • +Use thin strokes (1-1.5px) for icons and vectors
  • +Align elements to a consistent grid

DON'T

  • -Use rounded corners or border-radius
  • -Apply gradients or color transitions
  • -Use decorative fonts or cursive styles
  • -Overuse the accent red color
  • -Add drop shadows or glows
  • -Stretch, rotate, or modify the logo

06

Vector Assets

Animated SVG vectors for use in presentations, web applications, and marketing materials. These vectors follow the brand color scheme and use consistent 1.5px stroke widths.

HERO — USB SERIAL DATA

EMBEDDED CODE

COMPOSITE DEVICE

SERIAL PROTOCOL

AUTHENTICATION

SIGNAL PROCESSING

FLASH PROGRAMMING

MANUFACTURING & QA

COLOR VARIANTS

Foreground (Default)

Primary (Navy)

Accent (Red)

07

Legal

The US Input Company name, logo, and brand assets are trademarks of US PERIPHERAL INPUT COMPANY, LLC. These guidelines are for internal and authorized partner use only.

For brand inquiries or asset requests, contact brand@usinput.com