Secondary Logos

Secondary logo treatments were designed for very specific forms of visual communication, where a department, school, college, or office identity needs to appear combined directly with the Portland State logo. These logos are meant for limited use.

When deciding whether or not to use these treatments, consider whether or not a cleaner or stronger impression could be achieved using the regular Portland State logo instead.


SCHOOL/COLLEGE LOGO TREATMENTS

Schools, colleges, and University-wide centers or institutes may use these approved logo treatments in communications where the school or college identity is essential. When deciding whether or not to use these treatments, consider whether or not a cleaner or stronger impression could be achieved using the regular Portland State logo instead.

These logo treatments cannot be used on websites or stationery.

PSU College Logo Variations

Examples of logos for PSU colleges

University-Wide Centers and Institutes

Example of a PSU Campus Wide Institute Logo

PSU School Logo Variations

Examples of Logo Variations for PSU Schools

Co-Branded Variation

Example of PSU co-branded logo treatment

Guidance for using PSU Schools and College Logos

  • Logos cannot be used on websites or stationery.
  • Logos should be sized no smaller than 1.825” wide when used in print.
  • Logos should be sized approximately 2.25" wide when used in print.

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DEPARTMENT/OFFICE Logo treatments

For general usage on many communications, most departments or offices should use the primary Portland State University logo.

The department or office logo treatments on this page are designed for communications, like sponsorships or promotional items, where the department or office identity needs to appear combined directly with the Portland State logo.

These logo treatments cannot be used on websites, stationery, or business cards.

In order to make these logos able to reproduce at smaller sizes, the “Department of” and “Office of” language is omitted to allow the unit name to appear more prominently.

Departments and offices may not create additional logos incorporating other elements. Existing icons or graphics (if desired) should be used only as design elements (see example on page 38) and should not be combined with the department or office name in the form of a logo.

PSU Departmental and Office Logo Variations 

Example of PSU Departmental Logos

When to use PSU Departmental and Office Logos

Use departmental and office logos for:

  • Online sponsorships
  • Promotional items (i.e. mugs, pens, signage)
  • Internal evites
  • Internal newsletters
  • Event flyers

Use the regular PSU logo for:

  • Brochures
  • Newspaper and magazine ads
  • Outdoor advertising
  • Websites
  • Stationery
  • Business cards

Guidance for using PSU Departmental and Office Logos

  • Logos should be sized no smaller than 1.825” wide when used in print.
  • Logos should be sized approximately 2.25" wide when used in print.

► NOTE:  You must log in with your pdx.edu account to view or download any files found on this site.