Typography

Typefaces

The primary typefaces for the Davidson-Davie Community College brand are Source Sans Pro and Source Serif Pro. A variety of font weights are available to create layouts for print and digital applications. When designing with type, be sure type is legible and readable, has a clear hierarchy using predictable heading structure, and follows the recommendations outlined below.

Source Sans Pro Bold
Most all type for Davidson-Davie Community College materials should be set in Source Sans Pro. All weights can be used, and it is appropriate for body copy (paragraphs of text), headlines, and subheadings. When in doubt about which typeface to use, use Source Sans Pro.
Source sans pro
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Source Serif Pro Light
Source Serif Pro should be used only for top-level headlines, and only in the Extra Light and Light weights. As a general rule, do not use Source Serif Pro for body copy (paragraphs of text) or for subheadings. When in doubt about which typeface to use, use Source Sans Pro.
Source Serif pro
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Type specimen of Avenir Next Heavy
Some professionally-designed materials for Davidson-Davie Community College use additional fonts, including Avenir Next Heavy. Only the heavy weight of Avenir Next should be used, and only for headlines and subheads. This font must be purchased, and should not be used with out a font license.
Avenir Next Heavy
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Designing With Type

When creating printed or digital materials for Davidson-Davie Community College, consider using the following headline and subhead conventions in order to maintain a clear hierarchy and brand consistency.

Primary Heading Style (H1)

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Secondary Heading Style (H2)

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Tertiary Heading Style (H3)

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Subhead Style

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