Typography

Typography

Typography is a powerful tool. When used effectively, the right font commands attention, elicits emotion, and creates a tone of voice. This is why typography is such an essential component of a brand’s visual identity.

Typefaces we use

As with our logo, it is important to use our corporate typefaces - Lato and Open Sans - in a consistent manner, as this will reinforce the EPI-USE brand identity. In cases where Lato and Open Sans are not available, (in a PowerPoint for example) Calibri or Verdana may be used.

Marketing material and web

Digital, print and brand collateral

  • Lato is a sans-serif typeface family that can be used for both print and digital designs. We use Lato for headlines and body copy in all our marketing material, with the exception of the website.
  • Open Sans may be used for smaller headlines and subheadings but is primarily used for body copy on the website.
Download Lato Download Open Sans

Word and presentation

Documents, RFx, sharing

Verdana is used in the Word and PowerPoint template as the primary font for both headings and text. Please follow the below guidelines when using this font in the respective templates.

Download Verdana Typeface overview

Reference guide

In order to effectively communicate through written formats, it is essential to understand the hierarchy and proper use of typography. The following guidelines provide a comprehensive overview of the different typographic elements and how they can be utilised to enhance the visual appeal and readability of written materials.

By following these guidelines, you will be able to create visually engaging and professional-looking documents that effectively convey your message to the intended audience. Our templates will have the correct settings built in already, but we provide these tables here as a reference guide.

Heading
Lato
Semibold
100% Midnight blue
Digital

48px

57.6px

0

Print

24pt

28.8pt

10

Subheading
Lato
Semibold
100% Midnight blue
100% Pale blue
Digital
36px
43.2px
0
Print
20pt
24pt
10
Quotes or pull quotes
Lato
Semibold
100% Pale blue
Digital
36px
28.8px
0
Print
12pt
14.4pt
10
Titles of paragraphs & descriptions
Open Sans
Semibold
100% Charcoal black
Digital
24px
28.8px
0
Print
12pt
14.4pt
10
Body & Bullets
  • Primary
    • Secondary
Open Sans
Regular, Semibold
100% Charcoal black
Digital
16px
22px
0
Print
10pt
16pt
10
Caption
Open Sans
Regular, Semibold
100% Charcoal black
Digital
14px
14.4px
0
Print
8pt
9.6pt
10

Our stance on accessibility

Improving the accessibility of our products is crucial to enhance usability for all users. By making our products more accessible, we can ensure that individuals with impaired vision, as well as those with other disabilities, can easily use and benefit from them. This not only promotes inclusivity but also expands our potential user base, allowing us to reach a wider audience and increase customer satisfaction.

Moreover, prioritising accessibility demonstrates our commitment to diversity and equal opportunities, which can help establish a positive brand image and foster customer loyalty. Therefore, investing in accessibility improvements is not only the right thing to do but also a strategic business decision that can have a significant impact on our overall success.

While Charcoal Black and Midnight Blue can be used on slightly gray backgrounds, coloured fonts are only allowed on a white background.
Pale Blue text is only used in a bold font weight on a white background to adhere to accessibility guidelines. It should never be used for body copy.

Charcoal Black is used with a 100% opacity for body copy and a 5% opacity for backgrounds.

Always here to help

Maintaining EPI-USE’s brand integrity across all marketing communications is crucial, and we are dedicated to supporting you in this endeavour.