Brand Guide
Guidelines for using the X-Apps brand across digital, product, and communications.
Culture
Practices and habits that shape the X-Apps way of working.
Learn about our Silicon Valley culturePeople
People-first mindset, collaboration, and ownership.
Technology
Tools and practices to improve quality and speed up delivery.
Brand foundations
X-Apps is a technology team that blends product culture with on-demand software execution, focused on design, agility, and efficiency.
We build apps and systems for companies and startups. We help clients thrive with products, services, and platforms that improve the user experience.
Mission
Build software in an agile, lean way, always aligned with our clients' business goals.
Vision
Drive business progress and automation through technology.
Values
- Ownership mindset
- Collaboration
- Ethics and respect
- People first
- Always improving
Logo construction
The X is the base module (1x) used to build the entire brand system.
The primary symbol is derived from this module, occupying a strict 13x by 13x grid and keeping consistent proportions across all variations.
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13x13 grid
Visual accent
1x proportion
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The x•apps wordmark is composed using proportional modules.
Delivery model
Agile projects
Turn your software idea into a product
DevOps operation
Ship updates with continuous support
Skilled teams on demand
Embed our professionals into your team
How we work
- High performance
- Dedicated teams
- Operational efficiency
Visual identity
Primary version
Variations
- Horizontal: use for institutional materials and digital applications.
- Vertical: use when the available area is narrow.
- Symbol: use for avatars, favicons, app icons, and compact spaces.
Usage rules (do's & don'ts)
- Keep the logo proportions (do not stretch).
- Do not apply shadows, outlines, or effects.
- Do not change the official colors.
- Do not rotate or skew the logo.
- Ensure strong contrast on clean, solid backgrounds.
Logo usage
Clear space
Keep at least 4x of clear space around the mark.
Minimum size
- Digital (height): horizontal 30 px, vertical 50 px, symbol 20 px.
- Print (width): horizontal 30 mm, vertical 23 mm, symbol 8 mm.
Practical rule
If the mark feels cramped or becomes unreadable, choose a simpler variation and increase the available space.
Minimum spacing
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Keep at least 4x between the logo and any other element.
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Keep at least 4x between the logo and any other element.
Color system
Digital palette (primary)
Primary blue
#003468
primary
White
#FFFFFF
white
Medium gray
#858585
mediumGray
Symbol signature gradient
#E86D30 -> #DB4653
Print reference
- Pantone 158 C (orange), Pantone 198 C (magenta), and Pantone Cool Gray 8 C.
- HEX reference for print: #F27C36 → #ED485F.
Typography & elements
- Primary digital type: Nunito (fallback: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif).
- Supporting type (when needed): Avenir (headings) and Open Sans (body).
- Cards and surfaces with subtle rounded corners.
- Buttons and chips with pill shape.
Heading signature
For H2/H3 headings, the period can receive the gradient via CSS (::after) to reinforce the brand signature.
X-Apps heading example
Audiovisual direction
Video identity
Audiovisual reference for the X-Apps brand to guide language, rhythm, and visual expression.
Imagery direction
- Prioritize imagery that reinforces collaboration, trust, and team execution.
- Blue should be dominant; use secondary colors as supporting accents.
- Use product mockups with light perspective, soft shadow, and organic supporting shapes (blobs).
UI patterns
01
Institutional navigation bar with primary-blue background, logo on the left, centered menu, and CTAs on the right.
02
Institutional hero section with strong headline and paired CTA (outline + filled).
03
White cards with soft shadow, small radius, and clear text hierarchy.
04
Standard CTA bar before footer: 'Accelerate your business with X-Apps'.
Design tokens
Core tokens
font-family: Nunito, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; primary: #003468; white: #FFFFFF; mediumGray: #858585; accentGradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #E86D30 0%, #DB4653 100%); chipsButtons: pill shape; cards: small radius + soft shadow;
Quality checklist
Structure based on primary blue and white.
Warm accent used sparingly for CTAs and signature elements.
Pill-shaped CTAs, preferably in an outline + filled pair.
Consistent spacing between sections and blocks.
Headings with a gradient-period signature when applicable.
Cards with soft shadow and rounded corners.
Great readability on desktop and mobile.