University of California, San Francisco

Understanding Identity

Cultivating a consistent identity builds awareness and support

web identity policies

introduction

All communications from the University are reflections on the UCSF brand. From the most complex piece to the simplest, each communications product reflects the quality and character of this institution and its mission. Just as there is a consistent framework for our print-driven communications, there is a framework for expressing our brand in web communications. This framework allows users to immediately distinguish official sites of UCSF departments, labs, schools, centers, institutes, etc. from unofficial sites. Following the UCSF web identity standards also reinforces our depth and diversity as an institution.

A unified identity platform across print and web communications benefits us all.