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First impressions are lasting impressions.

For brand strength, recognition and retention, it is crucial that Carnegie Mellon University maintains a consistent use of our official trademarks, colors and design elements, and that we limit the number of variations in use.

The core identity system is comprised of our logo, wordmark, a precise unitmark architecture, four core colors and two typefaces. To add brand flair, we employ three specialty trademarks, the Tartan pattern, Scotty illustrations and secondary color palettes.

All materials produced by primary and secondary units and all university recognized groups require one of the university marks. 

University Logo

University Logo Standards

Wordmark

Wordmark Standards

University Seal

University Seal Standards

Mascot Mark

The top element is the black Carnegie Mellon University Wordmark. The middle element is the word TARTANS in large, red, all caps. The bottom element is the Mascot Shield featuring an illustration of Scotty looking fiercely to the right, set against a gray background with a white and black frame. Scotty is wearing a red, black, and gray scarf around his neck.
Mascot Mark Standards

Lettermark

The Lettermark features the initials "CMU" in a bold, red, serif typeface against a plain white background. The letters are capitalized and evenly spaced.
Lettermark Standards

Unitmark

An example of a Unitmark.
Unitmark Standards

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Color Standards

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Typeface Standards

Tartan Patterns

Tartan Standards

Scotty Illustrations

Scotty Illustration Standards

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Endorsed (Custom) Mark Standards
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