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  • Carnegie Mellon University Trademarks
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Trademarks: the foundational link to a strong central brand.

Core Marks

  • University Logo
  • Wordmarks
  • Unitmarks 

Specialty Marks

  • University Seal
  • Mascot Mark
  • Lettermark

Carnegie Mellon University’s visual identity system includes six trademarks. Any material — print, digital or merchandise — representing a primary or secondary unit or a recognized university group must include a Carnegie Mellon trademark. All trademarks should be used in an appropriate manner for the benefit and promotion of the university. Carnegie Mellon trademarks may not be altered in any way.

The university’s trademarks may not be used in any manner that suggests or implies an endorsement of external organizations without written agreement from University Communications & Marketing.


Core Marks

University Logo

 

The predominant, go-to identifier for most materials.

University Logo Standards

Wordmark

 

Appropriate when layout dictates a preference over the square logo.

Wordmark Standards

Unitmarks

An example showing the CMU logo and the names of the primary and secondary units horizontal.

 

The official mark for all primary and secondary university units and recognized affiliate groups, used to leverage the equity and consistency of the university brand.

Unitmark Standards

Specialty Marks

University Seal

 

The Seal is the most formal academic expression of the university's brand.

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.

 

Our mark for both athletic and non-athletic competitive spirit.

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.

 

An informal presence reserved for a close community or connection to the university.

Lettermark Standards

 


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