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Brand Signatures


OpCos Brand Signatures

Each entity in the OpCos brand signature system comes with an Axiata endorsement.

Each signature comes with the mandatory same consistent wordmark and the usage of the prism.




OpCos brand signatures on colour backgrounds

All the OpCos brand signatures are designed to function on their equity colours. A thin outline is necessary when the prism’s colours clash with the background’s.

Always use the outlined version of the Axiata brand signature when there is not enough contrast between the background and the logo.




Corporation identity variations using XL Axiata as an example

In order to create a flexible system for the OpCos brand signatures, three variations are available for application.

The full colour version must be used whenever possible, in all communications. The single colour and monotone versions may be used in one-colour materials.

The colours and illustrations of the Prism for each variation is fixed and cannot be altered. Always use the approved artwork for application.

Full colour version in gradient colour

Monotone version

Full colour version in solid colour

Single colour version version



Locking up sub-brands and products using Dialog as an example

Sub-brands and products can be locked up to the brand in two dif ferent ways; horizontal and stacked. Determine which to use based upon the space you are designing within.

The preferred type style for the product and sub-brand line is Axiata corporate set in lower case.

The ‘X’ measurement is based on the height for one triangle in the Axiata prism symbol. The distance in between the OpCos name and the product line should remain 75% of the X-height.






Axiata endorsement

For branding OpCos, especially acquisitions with strong equity in their own brand, the sub-brand with endorsement approach should be adopted. A standard endorsement line, “an axiata company,” has been created for this level of branding application.


The font colour of “an axiata company” should reflect the OpCo brand colour when it comes to white strip application


The OpCos are free to use either the white strip application or the full bleed application.


Please see further details in the following pages.

Horizontal version

Example on white strip application

Stacked version

Example on colour background application



Minimum clear space and size with Axiata endorsement

Minimum Clear Space
Our brand signature deserves to stand apart, as an expression of our integrity and commitment

For maximum impact and legibility, always maintain ample clear space around the Axiata brand signature.This ensures an impression of clarity, strength and simplicity that supports our brand.

Minimum size
Minimum brand signature sizes have been established to maintain optimum legibility and quality in every expression of the brand signature.

The recommended sizes are measured by the X-height of one triangle from the corporate symbol.

Minimum clear space

Minimum size



Lock Ups for OpCos Brand Signatures with the Axiata Endorsement

The size and proportion of the brand signature to the wordmark are locked and should remain the same at all times. Always follow this guide when using the tagline with the brand signature.

Lock up A
This applies for Dialog, Smart, Robi, and Linknet.

Lock up B
This only applies for XL Axiata.

Lock Up A

Lock Up B

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BRAND IDENTITY APPLICATIONS


Vertical communications with endorsement strip

Using Linknet, Dialog and XL Axiata as examples of the endorsement application on vertical communications with endorsement white strip.

The white strip should be approximately 4.5% of the vertical communication height. The Axiata endorsement on right and left is OpCos web address (URL).

The endorsement for ‘an axiata company’ should be approximately 50% of the white strip height.

Always place social media icons on the left hand side above the website address.






Vertical communications full bleed option

Using Robi and Smart as examples of the endorsement application on vertical communications without endorsement white strip.

The endorsement for ‘an axiata company’ should be always appy below the OpCos brand signatures and follow the endorsement guidline. Please refer to page 2.5.5, 2.5.6 and 2.5.7.

Social media icons should always be placed on the left above the website address.





Horizontal communications with endorsement white strip

Using Dialog and XL Axiata as examples of the endorsement application on horizontal communications with endorsement white strip.

The white strip should be approximately 7% of the horizontal communication height. The Axiata endorsement on right and left is OpCos web address (URL).

The endorsement for ‘an axiata company’ should be approximately 50% of the white strip height.

Social media icons should always be placed on the left above the website address.





Horizontal communications full bleed option

Using Robi and XL Axiata as examples of the endorsement application on horizontal communications without endorsement white strip.

Please refer to the endorsement guidelines for more information.

Always place social media icons on the left hand side above the website address.





The Axiata endorsement with the white band version.

The Axiata endorsement with the full-bleed version.

Tall vertical communications

Using XL Axiata and Linknet as examples of the endorsement application on tall vertical communications.


Full bleed Version
Always incorporate the Axiata endorsement tagline on the right side of the banner placed below the respective OpCo’s brand signature.

Please refer to the endorsement guidelines for more information.

White Band Version
The white strip should be approximately 4.5% of the vertical communication height.

The endorsement for ‘an axiata company’ should be approximately 35% of the white strip height.

Social media icons should always be placed on the left above the website address.





With endorsement white strip

Without endorsement white strip

Wide horizontal communications

Using Linknet and XL Axiata as examples of the endorsement application on wide horizontal communications


Full bleed Version
The endorsement for ‘an axiata company’ should be always appy below the OpCos brand signatures and follow the endorsement guidline.

Please refer to the endorsement guidelines for more information.

With endorsement strip
The white strip should be approximately 10% of the horizontal communication height.

The endorsement for ‘an axiata company’ should be approximately 50% of the white strip height.

Social media icons should always be placed on the left above the website address.





Extreme formats do not require endorsement identity

In extreme cases such as lamp post flags or wide web banners the endorsement strip would become so small that it would be to the detriment of the communications to include it.

In these kind of examples it is better not to include the endorsement at all, rather than damage the visual integrity and reputation of the brand.

We have used Dialog and Linknet in these examples but the same logical rule applies to all OpCos.





Overview of endorsement identity

Guidance for the most widely used four formats of communications have been covered in this document. There will always be formats and irregular shapes that fall in between the examples shown, in which case, please use best judgement and the following rules of thumb.

  1. Start by choosing the full bleed or white band version.
  2. For the white band version, follow the format closest to the size required.
  3. If the white band is visually too thin:
    • Try increasing the height by increments of 0.5% or 1%.
    • If increasing the height interferes with the communication too much it may be better to remove it altogether.
  4. If the white band is visually too thick:
    • Try decreasing the height by increments of 0.5% or 1%.
    • If decreasing the height interferes with the communication too much it may be better to remove it all together.
If you are repeatedly struggling to find a balanced size of the white band, consult the Axiata brand team.





Motion end-frame endorsement

The endorsement for motion should not use a white strip. The OpCos brand signature appears on its own and then is followed by the endorsement below.

We have used Dialog in this example but the same logical rule applies to all OpCos.





OpCos website endorsement

The endorsement for an OpCos website should be placed at the bottom – a white strip is not required. It should be the OpCos with ‘an axiata company’ underneath.

We have used Dialog in this example but the same logical rule applies to all OpCos.





OpCos Brand Signatures on Corporate Communications

The brand signatures become greyscale in a corporate communication that promotes Axiata to customers.