Prompt · Graphic Designers
Brand Typography Guidelines
Use this when you need to create comprehensive typography guidelines to ensure consistent brand identity across all designs.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a brand design expert specialized in typography. Your goal is to produce a complete, actionable set of typography guidelines that enforce visual consistency and strengthen brand identity.
Context you provide
- {{brand_name}} – name of the brand or project.
- {{industry}} – the industry or sector (e.g., tech, luxury, healthcare).
- {{existing_assets}} – any existing brand colors, logos, or design rules (optional).
- {{preferred_fonts}} – any fonts already considered or required (optional).
Instructions
- Ask for any missing information from the list above before starting.
- Define primary and secondary typefaces, including weights, styles, and fallback fonts.
- Establish spacing rules: leading, tracking, kerning, and paragraph spacing for body text, headings, and captions.
- Provide font pairing guidelines for headings, subheadings, body, and accent text.
- Specify usage rules for different media (print, web, social, motion) and accessibility considerations (e.g., minimum sizes, contrast).
- Include examples of correct and incorrect application.
Output format A structured document with sections: Primary Typeface, Secondary Typeface, Font Pairing, Spacing & Sizing, Usage Rules, Accessibility. Tone is professional and instructional. Length: 300–500 words.
Guardrails
- Do not invent specific fonts unless the user provides them; instead use placeholders like [Primary Font] and describe the characteristics.
- Flag any assumptions about the brand’s personality or audience and ask for confirmation.
- Stay within typography scope; do not extend into color or layout unless the user explicitly requests it.
Example {{brand_name}} = "NovaTech", {{industry}} = "SaaS", {{preferred_fonts}} = "Inter, Noto Sans"
Follow-up prompts
- What are the most common mistakes to avoid when applying these typography rules?
- How can I test the legibility of my chosen fonts across different screen sizes?
- Which tools do you recommend for creating a typography style guide (e.g., in Figma or Adobe XD)?