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The first step in developing a promotional<br />

brochure cover is to select<br />

• graphic signature content<br />

• layout elements<br />

To facilitate selection, typical cover alternatives<br />

are diagrammed and demonstrated in the<br />

promotional brochure creative matrix shown<br />

on pages 05 and 06. A single typical brochure is<br />

shown in 21 variations. Each variation combines<br />

one option of graphic complexity with one level<br />

of signature content, as described below.<br />

Graphic Complexity<br />

Each horizontal row contains the same seven<br />

options of graphic complexity:<br />

• On the far left (1), the simplest layout (using only<br />

program typography) is shown.<br />

• On the far right (7), the most complex layout<br />

(using program typography combined with<br />

a thematic graphic and a photograph or an<br />

illustration) is shown.<br />

• In the middle (2 to 6), the other options, increasing<br />

in graphic complexity from left to right, are shown.<br />

Signature Content<br />

Each vertical row contains the same three levels<br />

of signature content:<br />

• At the top (A), the brochure title appears in the<br />

signature typography with no information below<br />

the signature.<br />

• In the middle (B), the brochure title appears in the<br />

signature typography with a subtitle below the<br />

signature.<br />

• At the bottom (C), the component or affiliate<br />

communicative name appears in the signature<br />

typography with the brochure title (and subtitle,<br />

if needed) below the signature.<br />

Each example in the matrix demonstrates one<br />

option of graphic complexity combined with one<br />

level of signature content. Together the examples<br />

define typical combinations of graphic signatures<br />

with other graphic and typographic elements.<br />

Select the combination that best accommodates<br />

your needs and develop your brochures according<br />

to the guidelines on pages 02 and 03.<br />

Signature<br />

Content<br />

><br />

Graphic Complexity ><br />

Promotional Brochures<br />

Creative Matrix<br />

A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7<br />

B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7<br />

C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7<br />

Signature Content<br />

g Brochure Title<br />

____________<br />

g Brochure Title<br />

____________<br />

Subtitle<br />

g<br />

<strong>GE</strong> Communicative Name<br />

___________<br />

Brochure Title<br />

Subtitle<br />

<strong>GE</strong> Identity Program 243, Promotional Brochures <strong>GE</strong> Identity Website: www.ge.com/identity<br />

Graphic Complexity<br />

1 Typography only<br />

2 Typography<br />

+ Dynamic Monogram<br />

3 Typography<br />

+ one photograph<br />

4 Typography<br />

+ multiple photographs<br />

5 Typography<br />

+ full-bleed photograph<br />

6 Typography<br />

+ thematic graphic<br />

7 Typography<br />

+ thematic graphic<br />

+ one photograph<br />

243.04<br />

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