Brand & Public Venue Banners
Banners are displayed on campus to convey festive decoration and informational messages to support the university’s cultural, arts, social, and educational programs. Banners are permitted on campus, subject to the following restrictions:
- The location and installation of banners shall be aesthetically pleasing in context to the exterior of buildings.
- Banners shall be installed only at approved locations.
- Banner installation components shall not damage the building and shall not compromise building safety and/or security requirements.
- Banners shall not be attached to sign posts, trees, other plant materials.
- Banners with a commercial message are prohibited.
- Banners shall not contain language, symbols, or graphics that are obscene or discriminatory in nature.
- Construction and design of the banner must be high quality.
- The size of banner shall be appropriate for the intended location.
- The time of display shall not exceed 30 days in any calendar year without additional review and approval.
- Any damage done to the building or building components shall be paid for by the banner sponsor.
Museums on Campus
Museums on campus are defined as those units that routinely present professional visual arts and science exhibitions that remain on view for 10 days or more. These include the ASU Art Museum, the Harry Wood Gallery, the Geology Department Museum, the Anthropology Museum, and other museums that present exhibitions in a similar manner.
These museums may display temporary banners on the exteriors of the buildings to inform the community about exhibitions.
- Banners must not remain in place for more than six months.
- Temporary banners do not need to include the university logo in the design.
Reviews and Approvals
All banner locations, designs, and methods of building attachment shall be submitted to and approved by the following:
- The dean or director of a unit.
- The Office of the University Architect.
- The Director of Facilities Management
A banner proposal must be submitted at least two weeks prior to installation. Additional information may be requested to ensure that the banner meets policy guidelines and requirements.
- Temporary banners identify a specific exhibition. They may remain in place for the duration of the exhibition, with a two week maximum lead time preceding the opening of the exhibition.
Specifications
Specifications for banners are as follows:
- Material shall have sufficient density to allow for printing as intended.
- Wind cuts are required on large banners to reduce wind resistance and should be able to withstand a 90 MPH wind load.
- Material shall be colorfast and not run or rub off on adjacent surfaces.
- Paint or ink shall be permanent and shall not run or rub off on adjacent surfaces.
- Lettering and graphics must clearly reflect the intended message or purpose and shall be of sufficient size to be readable by the intended audience.
Large Scale Graphics
Large scale graphics must go through the same review and approval process as banners.
Vehicle Signage Standards
ASU fleet markings are used on all ASU vehicles, including cars, trucks, vans and electric carts. The following is the design standard for all ASU vehicles.
Fleet markings include:
- Logo/Wordmark (1 per side)
- Vehicle Numbers (1 per side and 1 on back)
- No Smoking/Buckle Up (1 per passenger door or 1 on front window of carts)
- Official Use Only (1 on back window or 1 on front window of carts)
- Department Name (optional, 1 on back window or 1 on front window of carts)
Vehicle numbers begin with an alphabetical campus designation followed by a number according to the purchase year and the order in which it was purchased (i.e. T0803 as the third vehicle purchased in fiscal year 2008 for the Tempe campus).
- T = Tempe campus
- W = West campus
- P = Polytechnic campus
- D = Downtown campus
Decals placed on the back windows of full sized vehicles may be installed at the top or bottom of the window for optimal visibility. The Official Use decal should be placed on the driver side and the optional Department Name should be placed on the passenger side.
Vehicle wraps must be approved by the Office of Public Affairs.