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Brandbook

The brand written down, so it survives growth

40–80 pages of rules, examples and templates — from 220,000 ₽

A brandbook is what keeps the brand intact when a new marketer, a new agency or a new printer joins. Every decision — logo, colour, type, photography, tone of voice — is documented with examples of what is right and what is not, and comes with production files and editable templates.

from 220,000 ₽ 5–7 weeks 40–80 pages files and templates
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KORD brandbook spreads: logo rules, palette and collateral

What is inside the document

Eight chapters. The exact contents are agreed before we start, based on where your brand actually appears.

01
Brand platform

Positioning in one sentence, the audience, what you promise and the words you use to say it. Everything visual grows from here.

02
Logo

All versions, clear space, minimum sizes, placement on photos and colour backgrounds, and a page of what not to do.

03
Colour

Primary and secondary palette with RGB, HEX, CMYK and Pantone values, proportions and accessible contrast pairs.

04
Typography

Fonts with licences, the heading and body hierarchy, sizes and spacing, plus web-safe fallbacks.

05
Graphics and photo

Patterns, icons and graphic devices, and a photo style with real examples of suitable and unsuitable images.

06
Collateral

Business cards, documents, signage, merch, packaging — laid out and print-ready, not just described.

07
Digital

Social media templates, avatars and covers, presentation master, email signature and website UI basics.

08
Files and handover

Named folders for print, web and social, editable source files, and a short guide on who to ask about what.

Formats and pricing

The same prices as our Russian price list, quoted in roubles. Invoicing available for international clients.

Brand strategy
from 60,000 ₽
2–3 weeks
  • Market and competitor research
  • Positioning and audience
  • Tone of voice
  • Basis for the identity
most requested
Brand turnkey with brandbook
from 220,000 ₽
5–7 weeks
  • Strategy and positioning
  • Logo and full identity
  • Collateral and templates
  • Brandbook, 40–80 pages
Brand and website
from 320,000 ₽
7–10 weeks
  • Everything from the turnkey brand
  • Website structure and design
  • Desktop and mobile screens
  • Handoff files for development

Naming, if you need a new name, is 40,000 ₽ on top. Not sure which format fits? Answer three questions in the estimate tool.

How we work

Six stages over five to seven weeks, with your sign-off after each one.

1Research

Interviews with you and your team, a look at competitors and at how customers actually describe you today.

1 week
2Platform

Positioning, audience and tone of voice written down in plain language and approved before any visuals.

4–5 days
3Visual concept

Two directions shown on key applications. You choose one and we develop it into a full system.

1–2 weeks
4System and collateral

Logo versions, palette, type, graphics, and every collateral item from the agreed list, laid out for production.

1–2 weeks
5Writing the book

All decisions documented with rules and do-not examples, so a stranger can follow the brand correctly.

1 week
6Handover

Files, templates, licences and a walkthrough call with your team and, if needed, with your suppliers.

2–3 days

Brand projects

Full systems where the document is only the visible part.

KORD brand system
KORD — strict system for a technical brand
LUMI brand system
LUMI — identity and rules for a grooming studio
OTTO brand system
OTTO — playful brand with a clear grid
Smolly Lolly brand
Smolly Lolly — brand and product range
LUMI logo system
LUMI — logo versions documented
Guideline document spreads
Guideline spreads — how the rules look on the page

When a brandbook pays for itself

Six situations where the document saves more than it costs.

More than one designer

In-house plus freelancers plus an agency means three interpretations of the brand. Rules replace endless explaining.

Franchise or several locations

Partners will print something. A brandbook decides in advance whether it looks like your brand.

Product range is growing

New SKUs need a system with room to extend, not a new design decision every launch.

Working with big retail

Chains and marketplaces ask for guidelines and correct files. Having them speeds up onboarding.

Team turnover

When the person who “just knew how it should look” leaves, the knowledge leaves with them unless it is written down.

Preparing for investment

A documented brand reads as a managed asset rather than a founder’s personal taste.

Questions before we start

Honest answers, including when you do not need a brandbook.

How much does a brandbook cost?

A turnkey brand with a full brandbook starts at 220,000 ₽ and takes 5–7 weeks. Brand and website together start at 320,000 ₽. If you already have an identity and only need the document, we quote it separately after reviewing the existing files.

How many pages will it be?

Usually 40–80 pages depending on how many collateral items and applications your brand has. We are not paid by the page — a shorter document people actually read beats a hundred pages nobody opens.

Do we need a brandbook, or is an identity enough?

If one or two people make all the design decisions, an identity with templates is usually enough. A brandbook pays off when several people, agencies or printers work on the brand and need one source of truth.

What exactly is inside?

Positioning and tone of voice, logo versions with clear space and minimum sizes, correct and incorrect use, the colour system in RGB, HEX, CMYK and Pantone, typography hierarchy, graphics and patterns, photo style, collateral, digital and social templates, plus all files and font licences.

Can you write a brandbook for our existing brand?

Yes. We audit the current logo and materials, rebuild vector files where needed, unify what is inconsistent and then document the system. If something fundamental is broken, we say so before starting.

How do we pay and what about the contract?

We work under a contract, usually in three payments tied to milestones, with an official receipt. Exclusive rights to the design transfer to you after final payment.

Tell us about your brand

Describe the business and who works with the brand today — we reply with a chapter list, a timeline and a firm quote.

Email us — design@kri-studio.art Get an estimate

We run one or two brand projects at a time, so please get in touch early. We reply within one working day.

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