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NCSL websites - guidelines for designers

These guidelines have been developed to aid designers working on NCSL websites.

It is essential that materials follow a house style so that all NCSL output, whether online or in hard copy, is consistent in approach and application of attractive, high impact and recognisable design.

A common set of standards is necessary in order to promote the NCSL brand, provide a consistent message, and increase usability and accessibility of materials.

Please contact the Web team at webteam@ncsl.org.uk if you have any queries about this guide or need further information.

Contents

Technical design

2.1 HTML specification
2.2 CSS
2.3 Accessibility
2.4 Media
2.5 Naming conventions

Visual design

3.1 NCSL logo
3.2 Page size
3.3 Navigation
3.4 Colour palette
3.4.1 Primary colours
3.4.2 Secondary colours
3.5 Font and typeface
3.5.1 Body text, headings and subheadings
3.5.2 Title graphics
3.5.3 Style sheets
3.5.4 Underlining
3.6 Graphics and photography

Editorial

Additional information/guidelines

5.1 Useful references