Danone’s brand book:                                                    Capturing the essence of who we are

Safely guarded inside this brand book, you will uncover the secret recipe of Danone’s corporate brand. It boasts all the ingredients needed to make Danone’s brand stand out from the crowd, thus leaving an indelible mark on everyone’s palate and minds.

The brand book is our trusty culinary guide that has all the brand ingredients, from the logo to colors and fonts, all mixed with one essential ingredient necessary to replicate a recipe successfully: consistency.

It offers you the freedom of creativity but in a crafted framework, to whip up a brand that is consistent, unforgettable, unique. This will ensure that everyone who gets a taste of our brand will embark on the same journey. Let’s explore and immerse ourselves in it, unlocking the wonders of our Danone company brand.

Bon appétit!

 

 

Logos and Emblems

          

Our Logos

Our logo: Our logo symbolizes Danone’s drive to keep pushing higher and going further, with HOPE for the future. 

The primary logo is available in stamp versions, which include a locked white area that can be either circular or square. Both variations are effective for use in grid-based layouts.

                   

1. VERSIONS

To ensure maximum impact across different formats, our logo is available in three versions for flexibility of use and easy implementation. The primary version should be used whenever possible; however, for situations where space is restricted, secondary versions are available. The following pages explain the use of each logo version in more detail.

  • CHILD STAR GRAPHIC Our symbol has an expressive, natural and human look. The design creates a stronger connection between the child’s eye and the star, bringing a positive, uplifting and aspirational feel, as the child looks towards the stars.
  • DANONE WORDMARK Our Danone wordmark has a bold, curved, yet simple style in Danone blue, which is the color at the heart of our brand.
  • SIGNATURE The “One Planet. One Health” signature has been developed in Danone One Font 

                            

                            

Primary Logo

Our primary logo is the combination of our Child Star graphic, Danone wordmark and “One Planet. One Health” signature in a set lock-up. It has been created with the elements in a fixed size and position that should not be altered in any way. It must be used for all our corporate communications materials, and within our environments, e.g. stationery and signage.

Note: This keyline box is for visual purposes only and does not print.

CLEAR SPACE AREA To ensure prominence and legibility, our logo is always surrounded by an area of clear space that remains free of any graphic elements. The construction of the clear space area is based on the size of the Child Star (represented by X in the diagram on the right). The minimum clear space area is defined using fractions of X, as shown here by the keyline box.

LOGO ELEMENTS AND COLOR Our full-color logo is composed of flat, colored vector graphics. Child Star in watermark texture image, wordmark in Danone blue and signature “One Planet. One Health” in light blue.

MASTER ARTWORK The primary logo should only be reproduced from the master artwork and should not be redrawn or altered in any way.

Secondary Logo

Our preferred version of our logo is the vertical one, which should be used whenever possible. However, to ensure maximum impact for our logo across different formats and wide-ranging materials and media, we have secondary versions that may be used: horizontal and linear logos. Only use the secondary logos on horizontal formats such as signage or web banners, or where the shape of the available space is unsuitable for the primary version.

MASTER ARTWORK All versions of our logo should only ever be reproduced from the master artwork and should not be redrawn or altered in any way.

LOGO ELEMENTS AND COLOR Our full-color logo is a flat, color vector file with graphics: Child Star in watermark texture image, wordmark in Danone blue and signature “One Planet. One Health” in light blue. Secondary logos

CLEAR SPACE AREA To ensure prominence and legibility, our logo is always surrounded by an area of clear space that remains free of any graphic elements. The construction of the clear space is based on the Child Star symbol and corresponds to “X.” The minimum clear space area is defined using fractions of X, as shown here by the keyline box. Note: This keyline box is for visual purposes only and should not be printed.

Note: These clear space area principles apply to all versions of our logos.

                            

Minimum Sizes

Our logos are always scaled proportionally. To maintain consistency, they are all measured across the overall width, as shown here.

PRINT APPLICATIONS Our logo master artwork is fully scalable, but to ensure maximum quality reproduction there are two size options.

MINIMUM SIZE Primary logo: minimum size 18mm or 50px. For sizes below this minimum, e.g. 15mm, use the primary logo version without signature. Primary logo without signature: width minimum size 8mm or 20px. If the signature is still required, the horizontal or linear logo may be used instead. Horizontal logo: width minimum size 28mm or 80px. Linear logo: width minimum size 60mm or 170px. Always ensure that our logos are scaled in proportion and are not distorted in any way.

Note: For further advice, information and approval, please contact the Danone corporate brand team. If there is a need to use the logo without the signature for packaging or in small-scale applications, it is advisable to reach out to the Danone Corporate brand team for further assistance.

2. USAGE RULE

Danone’s watercolor logo (watermark texture with cyan/magenta) is our primary logo as it carries the essence of our brand and is very distinctive. It must be used as much as possible in all our communications, especially in times of high brand exposure. This can be achieved by using the logo on white backgrounds. Incorporating ample white space into the visual identity is essential for enhancing its simplicity and cleanliness. The white background also provides contrast, which improves accessibility. When the Danone logo must be applied on colored backgrounds, there are three options available for creating a white space to ensure the proper application of the watercolor logo: holding shapes, safeguards, and stamps. The use of the white logo should be reduced to those environments where applying the watercolor logo is not possible, such as in packaging, printing, or merchandising. 

WHITE BACKGROUNDS: PRIMARY LOGOS

1. Holding shapes

Rectangles and circles are key elements of our visual identity, known as “Holding Shapes,” which will be further explained in this brand book. These shapes are crucial for creating ample white space in our layouts, allowing for the best application of the primary logo. The minimum distance of the logo from the edges is x/2, where x represents the diameter of the symbol. 

         

                            

2. Safeguard

The minimum distance of the logo from the edges is 3x/7, where x represents the diameter of the symbol. Safeguard refers to lockups specifically designed to ensure a proportional and well-utilized space for logo application in corners. Please do not attempt to recreate or modify the safeguard; use only the files provided with this manual.

Note: The holding shapes offer a more dynamic and natural approach to our visual identity, while safeguards and stamp versions tend to be more practical but less flexible.

         

                            

3. Circle or square stamp

The primary logo is available in stamp versions, which include a locked white area that can be either circular or square. Both variations are effective for use in grid-based layouts.

         

WHITE BACKGROUNDS: SECONDARY LOGOS

1. Holding shapes

Secondary logos can be placed on holding shapes only when needed to maintain proportionality and optimize space utilization. The secondary stamp versions should be used only when no other design options are possible or available. 

         

       

2. Safeguard

The minimum distance of the logo from the edges is 3x/7, where x represents the diameter of the symbol. Safeguard refers to lockups specifically designed to ensure a proportional and well-utilized space for logo application in corners. Please do not attempt to recreate or modify the safeguard; use only the files provided with this manual.

Note: The holding shapes offer a more dynamic and natural approach to our visual identity, while safeguards and stamp versions tend to be more practical but less flexible.

       

3. Circle or square stamp

The primary logo is available in stamp versions, which include a locked white area that can be either circular or square. Both variations are effective for use in grid-based layouts.

COLOR VERSIONS

       

APPLICATION ON IMAGES

The use of the watercolor logo is also mandatory over images. Pictures should be treated as colored backgrounds, and for this reason, the holding shapes, safeguards, and stamp versions are the appropriate ones to be used over these backgrounds.

       

EXAMPLES OF APPROPRIATE USE

LOGO USE ON TRANSPARENT BACKGROUNDS

A white background has been strategically placed below the Child Star symbol. This protects it when the watercolor logo is used on transparent backgrounds. These versions are designed for very restricted use and are specifically intended for use on transparent materials, such as glass and acrylic, where maintaining visibility and clarity is crucial

Note: The use of this logo is not allowed on colored backgrounds.

EXAMPLES OF APPROPRIATE USE

     

   

3. DON'T'S

Shown here are some examples of misuse of our primary logo; showing these helps to reinforce our understanding of how to use our logo correctly Our logo should always be reproduced from master artwork, and should never be altered, redroan, recolored, or manipulated in any way.

No usage of the Child Star graphic is allowed for logo creations if not compliant with the guidelines.

Please ensure that our logo is used correctly at all times.

Note: the signature should not be translated. If for regulatory reasons a translation is needed, it should be positioned on a secondary visual part (e.g. via asterisk at the bottom of the page depending on the touchpoint) In this case, please contact the Danone corporate brand team for alignment and approval as per the logo directive validation process at the end of the chapter. 

4. DANONE ONE PLANET ONE HEALTH SIGNATURE: USAGE

The Danone signature expresses the interconnection between the health of the planet and the health of people. It resonates with who we are, and with Danone’s history. The first sentences pronounced by Antoine Riboud in his Marseille Speech, the founding speech of our dual project, were: “There is only one earth. We only live once.”

HOW TO USE IT?

1. Part of the primary logo: When used as part of the primary logo with the Child Star graphic and Danone wordmark, the One Planet. One Health signature is a fixed element and should not be altered in any way. Its use should follow the rules outlined in the Danone company logo section within the brand guidelines.

2. When appearing within body copy: Two principles apply:

a. Always connect One Planet. One Health to Danone. 

b. If Danone and One Planet. One Health are not written next to each other, they must not be far away within the text. 

3. On social media: to follow the digital codes, we will always use: #OnePlanetOneHealth, which uses the hashtag followed by the signature with preferably capital letters on each word, but no word spaces so that the signature reads effectively as one word. On social media the recommendation is to use #Danone #OnePlanetOneHealth to maintain the proximity and attribution to Danone at all times. 

                         

Note: Whenever possible, always have Danone written next to the One Planet. One Health signature because from an intellectual property perspective, it will provide better protection.

         

                          

COLORS

TYPOGRAPHY

                      

                  

PHOTOGRAPHY

        

SHAPES, ICONS, AND ILLUSTRATIONS

                 

                 

ICONS & ILLUSTRATIONS

Icons and illustrations are both visual tools used in design, but they serve different purposes and have distinct characteristics.

  • Detail: Icons are simple and minimalistic while illustrations are detailed and complex.
  • Function: Icons provide quick, clear information at a glance, often used in interfaces to help users navigate. On the other hand, illustrations tell a story or offer an explanation and can capture multiples ideas or themes.
  • Scale: Icons are designed to be effective at small sizes, while illustrations can be larger and more elaborate.

Choosing between icons and illustrations depends on the context and the message you want to convey. Icons are great for quick, intuitive understanding, like in reporting, while illustrations are ideal for storytelling and detailed explanations

                 

                 

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