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# Brand Guidelines ## When This Skill Applies - Defining brand voice and tone guidelines - Creating or updating brand style guides - Ensuring messaging consistency across channels - Establishing visual identity standards - Building brand governance frameworks ## Core Guidance ### 1. Brand Guidelines Development ``` Brand Audit -> Define Core Identity -> Establish Voice -> Set Visual Standards -> Create Messaging Framework -> Document Guidelines -> Train Teams -> Monitor Consistency ``` ### 2. Brand Voice Framework #### Voice Dimensions | Dimension | Spectrum | Your Position | |-----------|---------|---------------| | Formal <-> Casual | Corporate to conversational | [define] | | Serious <-> Playful | Professional to humorous | [define] | | Technical <-> Simple | Expert to accessible | [define] | | Authoritative <-> Friendly | Commands to suggests | [define] | #### Voice Definition Template ``` We are: [3 voice attributes] e.g., Confident, Approachable, Expert We are NOT: [3 anti-attributes] e.g., Arrogant, Childish, Academic We sound like: [description or persona] e.g., "A knowledgeable colleague who explains complex topics clearly" ``` ### 3. Tone Adaptation by Context | Context | Tone Shift | Example | |---------|-----------|---------| | Marketing website | Confident, aspirational | "Transform how your team works" | | Social media | Casual, engaging | "Who else struggles with Monday reports?" | | Email campaigns | Personal, helpful | "Here's something that m