Cor­por­ate Design - The visu­al iden­tity of Pader­born Uni­ver­sity

Uniformity, recognition and a clear message are essential elements for every institution. The corporate design (CD) plays a crucial role here. It defines the visual identity and image of our university and ensures that our messages are communicated in a consistent and appealing way.

Why is a unified CD so important? The answer lies in the diverse community that makes up a university. With thousands of students, faculty and staff, it is essential to establish a consistent visual identity that represents our values and goals. A well thought-out corporate design builds trust, increases credibility and strengthens the reputation both internally and externally. When developing the new corporate design for the Paderborn University, we paid special attention to the issue of low barriers, both in terms of appearance and handling. We want to ensure that our visual identity is accessible to everyone, that there are no hurdles in perception and use, and that the specifications of the CD are easy for all of us to implement.

Therefore, all university members are entitled to use the corporate design of Paderborn University to appropriately represent their work and projects related to the university. Defined guidelines and terms of use must always be observed in order to ensure the uniformity and quality of our appearance. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at any time.

First re­lease of the Brand Portal

The Brand Portal is the digital manual of the Paderborn University's new corporate design. It will continuously build up, develop and adapt to the needs of the university.

From this main page, you can access all the chapters of the Brand Portal that have been published so far:

 

 

Please note that all subpages and templates of the Brand Portal are only accessible within the university network. Activate the university VPN when you are on the road or at home in order to access all information.  

We hope that the Brand Portal will help you to apply the corporate design of Paderborn University in the best possible way. Thank you for your commitment and support in successfully communicating our identity and messages!

New ad­di­tions

Ed­it­or­i­al Design

Editorial design combines visual design with clear communication of information for print and digital media. Use the templates for posters and postcards that are now available to prepare target group-orientated materials that enable an optimal user experience.

Up­date: Of­fice Sup­plies

The brand portal and thus the documents already published are regularly expanded and adapted as required. Based on the numerous responses we have received, we have once again extensively revised the office supplies section and added new functions. You can find an overview of all new features and optimisations on the update page.

Vir­tu­al back­grounds

Virtual backgrounds can be integrated into many video and web conferencing programmes to protect your privacy while enhancing your professional appearance, no matter where you are working from. Discover the new and CD-compatible designs for virtual backgrounds.

Ba­sic ele­ments

Logo

The new logo of Paderborn University looks familiar at first glance, but at the same time modern and clear thanks to the colourful and geometric update.

Col­our world

The new colour world of Paderborn University consists of nine fresh, strong and expressive colours. Learn more about their application and combination possibilities.

Fonts

Friendly, straightforward and easy to read - that's what distinguishes the new house font and substitute font of Paderborn University.

Design ele­ments

The new design elements bring colour into the picture. Discover triangle combinations for a visually refreshing look, icons and many other highlights.

Of­fice sup­plies

Busi­ness cards

Use the new form and order your individual business cards quickly and easily.

E-mail sig­na­ture

Often forgotten, but so important. Let's ensure a uniform appearance together, with the new e-mail signature templates.

Let­ter­head

Accompany the first steps in the new corporate design with the new letter templates. Download now and create personalised templates.

Present­a­tion tem­plate (Power­Point)

Get ready for the next semester with professional and expressive presentations. Download the template now and create your own presentations.

Doc­u­ment tem­plate

With the Word document template, you can quickly and easily implement announcements, resolutions, minutes and other documents of Paderborn University in the new corporate design.

Vir­tu­al Back­grounds

Virtual backgrounds can be integrated into many video and web conferencing programmes to protect your privacy while enhancing your professional appearance, no matter where you are working from. Discover the new and CD-compatible designs for virtual backgrounds.

Ed­it­or­i­al Design

Posters

Posters are a popular tool in the field of editorial design: they combine creative design with strategic placement to effectively convey compact information and arouse the interest of the target group.

Post­cards

Whether as a display in the canteen, at trade fairs or events or as brief information about your current project. Postcards are a compact and valuable alternative to traditional flyers.

Di­git­al Me­dia

So­cial Me­dia

Branding is no longer limited to print media. With the social media templates, you ensure that the university also offers a consistent overall image in the digital area of the customer journey. Discover the design options and how you can use them for your channels.

Stay up-to-date

The brand portal is still under construction, so content will be added successively in the coming weeks and months. However, we would like to take you with us every step of the way and will keep you informed about new content and updates on this page.

Coming soon:

  • Research Posters
  • Editorial Design 2.0 (flyers, brochures, etc.)

Please only use documents already published in the new corporate design. If necessary, the use of existing templates in the previous design is permitted for all non-published materials.


If you are planning materials for a long-term period of use, have questions about the documents or need support in the brand portal, please contact the Marketing Team at marketing@upb.de.

Contact and further links

Contact us

Do you have any questions or need further information on corporate design? Contact the marketing team of the Press, Communications and Marketing Office. We will be happy to support you! Send us an e-mail!

Kontakt Corporate Design