# An introduction to our digital brand ## Discover our global digital expression BARCLAYS February 2024 RESTRICTED – EXTERNAL: This document is for use only by Barclays employees and their nominated agencies. This document has been optimised for digital and should not be printed where possible. --- < Previous Brand expression core principles Design principles Blueprint GDE Visual overview Accessibility Next > # Brand expression core principles This guideline document is an introduction to our digital brand expression. To find out more about our brand and how it is used in other platforms, take a look at our brand expression core principles. Here are some key things to remember: * Ensure you use the correct Eagle * Logo and Eagle proportions must be adhered to * No elements should be on the Portal except the Eagle and the permitted image cut-out or headline overlap * Portal sizes and treatments must not be changed except as shown in core principles * Photography is primary over graphics * Do not over-use cyan, it should always be purposeful * Colour sets should be used when using multiple colours in communications * To meet accessibility criteria, only use nominated colour pairings. **Navigation Menu:** * Introduction * Approach to digital * Toolkit * How it comes together * Digital governance * Contacts **Sample Page Display - Capturing possibilities:** ## Capturing possibilities Our world is full of possibilities, there to be seized, but often disappearing before people can make the most of them. At Barclays, we keep our eye on the horizon, focused on discovering new possibilities as they appear. Once we spot them, we act boldly to present them to our customers, clients and colleagues; to the large and small, the confident and cautious, and everyone in between. Because we believe that by capturing possibilities we're helping create brighter futures, making an enduring difference for each other and for the long term. **Navigation items shown in sample:** * Introduction * Brand expression core principles * Design principles * Voice * Accessibility * Visual overview * Sacred assets * Logo * Portal * Colour * Typography * Photography * Graphic style * Motion * Global digital expression * Applications * Business units * Contacts An introduction to our digital brand February 2024 Page 2 --- < Previous Brand expression core principles Design principles Blueprint GDE Visual overview Accessibility Next > * Introduction * Approach to digital * Toolkit * How it comes together * Digital governance * Contacts # Design principles The purpose of this document and our component library is to build a design system for use across all digital experiences. As part of our improved design system, we aim to achieve: * Carefully designed components inviting interactivity * An optimised colour palette and clear navigational system * Consideration of brand asset usage for digital spaces. Please note: we have been working to an 8 px baseline grid across everything in this file. Where this isn't appropriate or practical this has been pulled out as an exception. When working with the Barclays brand, our design principles must be considered. They are: ## Bold All creative work we do should push boundaries, be innovative, bold and inventive. We strive for vivid, fresh, never seen before ideas that will create impact in busy digital settings. ## Purposeful We create purposeful, impeccable designs, tailored to the needs and design cues of each of our audiences, enterprise wide. As skilled experts, we are able to present complex information with clarity. Delivering trustworthy experiences that are truly authentic to who we are. Creating seamless and frictionless digital experiences. ## Expressive We want the work we produce to be positive, human, aspirational and expressive. Grounded in the reality of our customers, clients and business – we focus on the people we work for and those we work with. We believe in surfacing the most powerful currency of them all – real human connection, both on and offline. ## Sacred assets The Eagle, Portal and the colour cyan are our sacred assets, unifying and visually connecting our brand across every touchpoint and audience, enterprise wide. Instantly recognisable through the power of one Barclays. We have optimised some of our sacred assets to perform better in digital environments. An introduction to our digital brand February 2024 Page 3 --- < Previous Brand expression core principles Design principles Blueprint GDE Visual overview Accessibility Next > * Introduction * Approach to digital * Toolkit * How it comes together * Digital governance * Contacts # Blueprint Blueprint is a user experience framework and component library designed to help deliver our digital services in a faster, more consistent way. Our global digital expression (GDE) is a system of design elements that allow anyone to create beautiful, forward-thinking and accessible digital experiences for our customers, clients and colleagues. Like our brand assets, our GDE can be flexed depending on the format, touchpoint or audience, and Blueprint defines how we want users to experience our brand. Blueprint contains components that can be applied across most Barclays-owned digital channels including the Barclays app, Online Banking, home.barclays and internal tools like FullServe. The component library includes the fundamentals, key technical details and additional information to help build brilliant designs that work. This is all to ensure that we build a consistent and brand-led user experience across our digital touchpoints with usability and accessibility at the heart. Wherever possible, Blueprint should be the common design language used in our digital channels across Barclays. Anything created from 2021 should use Blueprint components. In instances where Blueprint can't be used (e.g. third party or white labelled platforms) these guidelines should be followed to ensure brand consistency. For access to the Blueprint design system libraries, please email creativecloudmanagement@barclays.com An introduction to our digital brand February 2024 Page 4 --- < Previous Brand expression core principles Design principles Blueprint GDE Visual overview Accessibility Next > # Global Digital Expression (GDE) Where possible, use **Blueprint design system**. If not using Blueprint, align to the characteristics of the **GDE**: * Cyan Portal in first touch point and main entry points* * Optimized logo and eagle * Barclays Effra fonts and accessible type colour and size * Barclays functional palettes * Accessibility approved colour parings only * Light mode: White background with greyscales for layering * Dark mode: Midnight Blue background with greyscales for layering * Rounded corner components, except for heroes or full width components * Bold, purposeful, expressive imagery style * Minimalist designs ---- **BARCLAYS** Personal Contact us Find a branch Search Register Login Digital banking Bank accounts Borrowing Credit cards Savings Investments Insurance Help and support **INSURANCE** ## Life insurance **What's life insurance?** Life insurance helps makes sure your loved ones are protected if you die or become terminally ill with a life expectancy of less than 12 months. Getting life insurance might not seem urgent right now, but the earlier you get it, the less it'll cost. Your monthly payment stays the same throughout your policy, too. Already a customer and looking to make a claim? [Make a claim] *defined as where half or majority of traffic comes from outside Barclays channels Introduction Approach to digital Toolkit How it comes together Digital governance Contacts An introduction to our digital brand February 2024 Page 5 --- < Previous Brand expression core principles Design principles Blueprint GDE Visual overview Accessibility Next > # Visual overview The following areas illustrate our 2D components within our brand expression that need to be considered. ## Brand Components **Cyan** [Large cyan blue rectangular color block] **Logo** BARCLAYS [with blue eagle logo] **Eagle** [Blue eagle symbol on light background] **Portal** [Cyan background with dark teal/green rectangular overlay] **Typefaces** Barclays Effra Arial **Colour** [Color palette grid showing various colors including: - Yellow, dark blue, bright yellow, light yellow - Dark green, light green, teal, light blue - Blue, medium blue, light blue, cyan - Pink, light pink, purple, black - White, gray, dark purple, black] **Photography** [Collection of photographs showing: - Two people walking (woman in red dress, man in patterned shirt) - Person with laptop outdoors - Two people looking at laptop together] **Graphic style** [Various graphic elements including: - Stylized mountain/landscape illustration - Blue key icon - Building/cityscape illustration - Coffee cup icon] **Motion** ALWAYS MOVING. WE NEVER STOP. **Global digital expression** Link label > Link label [Link label icon] Button label [User icon] Link label [Toggle switches and UI elements] [Slider control] Step 1 of 3 An introduction to our digital brand February 2024 Page 6 --- Brand expression core principles | Design principles | Blueprint | Visual overview | Accessibility Previous ← | → Next # Accessibility **Navigation Menu:** * Introduction * Approach to digital * Toolkit * How it comes together * Digital governance * Contacts Accessibility at Barclays means we ensure that we provide products, services or employment for everyone, regardless of their abilities, situation or circumstances. This extends to how we design and develop digital services – ensuring we provide a great experience for a greater number of people. We don't want to unintentionally leave out or leave anyone behind, so focusing on accessibility and inclusive design has to be at the heart of how we operate. See Barclays accessibility information. An introduction to our digital brand February 2024 Page 7 --- < Previous Branded user experience Atomic design Next > # Branded user experience (UX) Here are the key considerations we keep in mind to ensure that all our digital experiences are right for Barclays. ## Functional All Barclays digital platforms must function in the way(s) the user expects. We always consider the latest user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) expectations and optimisations, accessibility and other digital hygiene factors such as frictionless navigation. ## Relevant Always be aware of the context of which our experiences are going to exist within and how our content will be consumed. Everything in the digital experience must have a purpose to the user. ## Focused The Barclays digital experience should be intuitive, user-centric, seamless and consistent across touchpoints. ## Differentiated Keeping what makes 'Barclays, Barclays' whilst also pushing the boundaries makes our experiences stand out. Developing unique emotional connections that create value with every interaction is core to our digital brand. An introduction to our digital brand February 2024Page 8 --- < Previous Branded user experience Atomic design Next > # Atomic design Our digital communications are built on atomic design; the process of creating effective design systems, from the smallest component (atoms: buttons) to larger, more complex organisms through to templates and pages. You can find all components in Blueprint design system libraries. To request access, please email creativecloudmanagement@barclays.com.
| Atoms | Molecules | Organisms | Templates | Pages |
| Button | Search bar | Header navigation | Templates / Pages. If you require any templates or pages please get in touch with the development teams at Barclays. | |
| Button label | Search or ask a question... | Personal 🔔 👤 🔍 Log out |
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| Favicon 16-26 px |
Smaller formats 27-49 px |
Normal 50 px+ |
| **BARCLAYS** **Digital banking** | **Bank accounts** | **Borrowing** | **Credit cards** | **Savings** | **Investments** | **Insurance** | **Help and support** Personal | Contact us | Find a branch | Search | Register | Login The Bank of England base rate change December 2022. Do you have savings, a mortgage or credit cards with us? Find out what the change means for you. **Make money work for you** Everything you need in the palm of your hand from a bank you can trust **Explore accounts** | **Get the app** **Explore all that Barclays has to offer** From current accounts, mortgages and insurance, to loans, credit cards and saving accounts - see how we can help you. | **Mobile App Interface:** 19:02 Hi Emilie **Your favourites** | **Customise** **Barclays Essentials** £1,323.84 Available balance **Barclaycard Forward** £800.23 **Your daily insights** Spotify direct debit change | **Account Details:** ← Barclays Essentials 20-30-02 4849 06984 **£1,323.84** Available balance Overdraft: £1,000.00 **Transfer** **Recent transactions** ZTL*CAFEAMOR LTD 12 Nov 2022 Starbucks 12 Nov 2022 Dogs Trust 11 Nov 2022 |
| 1 Masterbrand sacred asset | 2 Interaction colour – light mode | 3 Interaction colour – dark mode |
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Cyan Hex: 00AEEF |
Blue - Interactive - light mode Hex: 006DE3 |
Blue - Interactive - dark mode Hex: 3696FC |
| Cyan | Light yellow | Primary blue | Bright blue | Bright mint | Bright purple | Black | Stone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hex: 00AEEF RGB: 0 174 239 |
Hex: FFFF98 RGB: 255 255 152 |
Hex: 1A2142 RGB: 26 33 66 |
Hex: 001276 RGB: 0 18 118 |
Hex: AFFDFD RGB: 175 253 253 |
Hex: 5C1E5B RGB: 92 30 91 |
Hex: 272727 RGB: 39 39 39 |
Hex: E8E8C9 RGB: 232 232 201 |
| Bright yellow Hex: FFFF00 RGB: 255 255 0 |
Light teal Hex: 007481 RGB: 0 116 129 |
Dark blue Hex: 00395D RGB: 0 57 93 |
Light blue Hex: 0076B6 RGB: 0 118 182 |
Dark purple Hex: 4C3D6C RGB: 76 61 108 |
Light purple Hex: E1C0E2 RGB: 225 192 226 |
Light grey Hex: D9D9D9 RGB: 217 217 217 |
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| Orange Hex: FFCB05 RGB: 255 203 5 |
Teal Hex: 006666 RGB: 0 102 102 |
Mint Hex: CDF5E8 RGB: 205 245 232 |
Active blue Hex: 006DE3 RGB: 0 109 227 |
Light claret Hex: FFC9C9 RGB: 255 201 201 |
Electric violet Hex: 7A0FF9 RGB: 122 15 249 |
Dark grey Hex: 515151 RGB: 81 81 81 |
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| Lime Hex: C3FB5A RGB: 195 251 90 |
Dark teal Hex: 004750 RGB: 0 71 80 |
Green Hex: 3F7E37 RGB: 63 126 55 |
Electric blue Hex: 0000FF RGB: 0 0 255 |
Bright claret Hex: C7237A RGB: 199 35 122 |
Dark claret Hex: 752157 RGB: 117 33 87 |
White Hex: FFFFFF RGB: 255 255 255 |
| Cyan - Brand Hex: 00AEEF |
Blue - Interactive Hex: 006DE3 |
Black - Interactive 2 Hex: 272727 |
| Blue - Information Hex: 006DE3 |
Green - Success Hex: 09821F |
Amber - Warning Hex: FFBA00 |
Red - Error Hex: E3000F |
| White - Neutral 000 Hex: FFFFFF |
Grey - Neutral 100 Hex: F6F6F6 |
Grey - Neutral 300 Hex: E2E2E2 |
| Grey - Neutral 700 Hex: 8E8E8E |
Grey - Neutral 900 Hex: 515151 |
Black - Title Hex: 272727 |
| Information light Hex: E7F0FB |
Success light Hex: E9F4EA |
Warning light Hex: FFF8E7 |
Error light Hex: FDE7E9 |
Neutral 900 light Hex: EEEEEE |
| Information extra light Hex: F2F8FE |
Success extra light Hex: F4F9F5 |
Warning extra light Hex: FFF8E7 |
Error extra light Hex: FCF3F3 |
Neutral 900 extra light Hex: F6F6F6 |
| Cyan - Brand | Blue - Interactive | White - Interactive 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Hex: 00AEEF | Hex: 3696FC | Hex: FFFFFF |
| Blue - Information | Green - Success | Amber - Warning | Red - Error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hex: 3696FC | Hex: 32D74B | Hex: FFC21C | Hex: FF5B4B |
| Black - Neutral 000 | Black - Neutral 100 | Black - Neutral 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Hex: 161B2F | Hex: 292B3D | Hex: 646774 |
| Black - Neutral 700 | Black - Neutral 900 | White - Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hex: 979AA3 | Hex: CBCCD1 | Hex: FFFFFF |
| Information light | Success light | Warning light | Error light | Neutral 900 light |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hex: 192744 | Hex: 192E32 | Hex: 2D2C2D | Hex: 2D1F30 | Hex: 262C42 |
| Information extra light | Success extra light | Warning extra light | Error extra light | Neutral 900 extra light |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hex: 1C253C | Hex: 1C2930 | Hex: 29282D | Hex: 281F2E | Hex: 262939 |
| Light yellow paired with Dark grey |
Primary blue paired with White |
Bright blue paired with Bright mint |
Bright mint paired with Bright blue |
Bright purple paired with Light purple |
Black paired with White |
Stone paired with Dark blue |
| Bright yellow paired with Dark grey |
Light teal paired with Bright mint |
Dark blue paired with Light purple |
Light blue paired with White |
Dark purple paired with Light purple |
Light purple paired with Dark claret |
Light grey paired with Dark grey |
| Orange paired with Dark grey |
Teal paired with Bright mint |
Mint paired with Bright blue |
Active blue paired with White |
Light claret paired with Dark claret |
Electric violet paired with White |
Dark grey paired with White |
| Lime paired with Dark teal |
Dark teal paired with Bright mint |
Green paired with White |
Electric blue paired with Mint |
Bright claret paired with White |
Dark claret paired with Light purple |
White paired with Black |
| Day | Value |
|---|---|
| M | +3% |
| T | +2% |
| W | +1% |
| T | +1% |
| F | +2% |
| S | +3% |
| Name | Examples | Font size | Line height PX (Ratio) | Letter spacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supersize | Titles or large ££ | 80 px | 88 px (1.1) | -24 |
| XX Large | Hero title | 48 px | 56 px (1.166) | -16 |
| X Large | Sub headlines, article titles | 32 px | 40 px (1.25) | -12 |
| Large | Large copy, quotes | 24 px | 32 px (1:333) | -4 |
| 8 px grid exception Medium | Sub titles for body copy | 20 px | 28 px (1.4) | -4 |
| Standard | Body copy, Buttons, Labels | 16 px | 24 px (1.5) | 0 |
| 8 px grid exception Small | Small copy, form descriptions | 14 px | 21 px (1.5) | 8 |
| 8 px grid exception X Small | Footer content | 12 px | 18 px (1.5) | 12 |
| Name | Other (641+) | Mobile (0-640) |
|---|---|---|
| Supersize | 80 / 88 | 48 / 56 |
| XX Large | 48 / 56 | 32 / 40 |
| X Large | 32 / 40 | 24 / 32 |
| Large | 24 / 32 | 20 / 28 |
| Medium | 20 / 28 | 18 / 24 |
| Standard | 16 / 24 | No change |
| Small | 14 / 21 | No change |
| X Small | 12 / 18 | No change |
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