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Welcome! Get ready to know where to start when dealing with design work at OCASI.
On this page:
1. Logos
Logos are an important part in your design communications. Before using with them, make sure which logos you need and the relationships in between them.
Download logos
Find the logo of your program or project from the list below in order to download it:
- Download the OCASI brand logo
- Access & Equity
- Capacity
- IT & Digital Services
- E-Learning and Productive Enterprises
- National Online Bilingual CoP
Logo usage and co-branding
Check the visual identity guidelines of your program or project to find how to make good use your logo.
- Check OCASI logo usage as a general example
- Read logo co-branding guidelines to know how to use your logo next to others
2. Templates
Google Slides templates
You can use several Google Slides templates for your presentations at OCASI or with external stakeholders.
When working with presentations, focus on your audience’s needs and simplify the information you are presenting.
Google Docs templates
You may use a Google Docs template to create, edit, or share your reports, letterheads, or any work documents.
E-mail signatures
All OCASI personnel must adopt an OCASI wide email signature to ensure that all email communication going out from the organization is consistent.
Canva
At OCASI, Canva app is used for instant tasks that do not require a dedicated work from your designer, such as social media graphics, flyers, or infographics.
To learn design tips or how to brand your templates, check the Canva guide page.
Stationary (for admin personnel only)
From time to time, admin personnel may need to print envelopes, letterheads, business cards, or fax cover sheets.
3. Events
Workshops and trainings
In-person or virtual workshops and trainings are some types of events. The following pages may help:
- Check the visual identity of your program to better communicate your work
- Learn design tips for flyers in case you need one
- Learn how to create certificates of participation
- Use Social media templates, including Canva for visual content creators and PSD files for designers
OCASI conferences
OCASI hosts annual conferences during Fall (ED Forum or PD Conference). Planning in advance is key have your design materials ready on time for the event.
- Read the visual identity guidelines for OCASI conferences
- Check Banner Stand design tips
- Learn how to work with editorial design if event programs are needed
4. E-learning
If you are working with LearnAtWork, an online-inclusive training platform, you may have some design considerations in your e-learning courses that can be used to help your audience better understand your content.
- LearnAtWork visual identity guidelines
- Read the “101 for non-designers” guide for basic design tips to be applied
- Check the “Diversity in design” guide
- Download certificate backgrounds for e-learning
5. Multilingual projects
If you are planning to work with a multilingual project, you may consider time as an important constraint.
- Read the multilingual projects page for print work, including workflows, time considerations, and supported languages at the office
- Multilingual typography considerations
- Download multilingual fonts used at OCASI
6. Resources for content creators
Content is also a visual element where design helps with communicating your work. The following are some best practices that may help to improve how your content is read and scanned.
- Follow readability best practices
- Learn accessibility best practices for content
- Know how to use text links
- Write accessible emails
For more design oriented best practices, check the following guides:
- See photography guidelines if you are adding photos to your content
- Read the “101 for non-designers” guide for basic design tips
7. Resources for designers
If you are a designer, you may follow the OCASI design guidelines and best practices indicated on the following guides.
- Design principles
- Typography
- Photography
- Inclusive design best practices
- Web accessibility checklist for designers and developers
If you are working for a particular program or project, you can find its visual identity guidelines.
In case you are going to work on website design, check the UI design guidelines page.
In case you are going to do print design, check the print guidelines page.
8. Resources for developers
If you are a web designer or developer, below there is a list of quick links that may help when working with a site.
- Bootstrap framework elements at OCASI
- UI design fundamentals page
- Web accessibility checklist for designers and developers
- Writing for command text
9. Support
You may check with your designer for content requests on this site or for design work. For any issue or consultation, do not hesitate to contact your designer.
You can also book a design session to level up your skills or review your work in progress, for example.
On a final note, design is more than a 2-way street these days. To better support your audience and good design at OCASI, you may check on the following guides.