Social Media Branding Guide
Design
System.
The definitive reference for creating consistent, on-brand social media content across every platform. Built for designers, marketers, and content creators.
Table of Contents
Brand Overview
Identity, mission, and visual foundation
Brand Mission
AEROLINE × SKYVOLO represents the pinnacle of premium aviation services. Our social media presence reflects the precision, forward motion, and geometric elegance that define our brand — delivering content that inspires confidence and aspiration.
Precision
Every detail matters
Forward
Motion & momentum
Geometric
Clean & structured
SKYVOLO
by AEROLINE
Logo Usage & Lockups
Approved configurations for social media
Horizontal Lockup
Primary social media configuration
Stacked Lockup
Profile images & square formats
Icon Mark
App icon, favicon, watermarks
Social Media Clear Space Rules
Profile Photo
1× logo height padding
Feed Post
1.5× logo height padding
Story Watermark
0.5× logo height padding
Dark Variant
Use light logo on dark BG
Logo Animations
Standard motion patterns for social media and digital content
01 — Fade In & Scale
0.6sView CSS
@keyframes fadeScale {
0% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.5); }
100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}02 — Slide In Left
0.8sView CSS
@keyframes slideLeft {
0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-50px); }
100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}03 — Rotate Spin
1.2sView CSS
@keyframes rotateSpin {
from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}04 — Bounce Entrance
0.8sView CSS
@keyframes bounceEntrance {
0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(100px); }
60% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-20px); }
100% { transform: translateY(0); }
}05 — Pulse Glow
2s LoopView CSS
@keyframes pulseGlow {
0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 0px rgba(139,93,201,0)); }
50% { transform: scale(1.05); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 15px rgba(139,93,201,0.5)); }
}06 — Flip 3D
1s LoopView CSS
@keyframes flip3D {
0% { transform: perspective(400px) rotateY(0deg); }
100% { transform: perspective(400px) rotateY(360deg); }
}07 — Zoom Blur
0.7sView CSS
@keyframes zoomBlur {
0% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(2); filter: blur(20px); }
100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); filter: blur(0); }
}08 — Slide Cascade
1sView CSS
@keyframes slideFadeCascade {
0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}09 — Elastic Pop
0.9sView CSS
@keyframes elasticPop {
0% { transform: scale(0); }
70% { transform: scale(1.1); }
100% { transform: scale(1); }
}10 — Wave Motion
1.5s LoopView CSS
@keyframes waveMotion {
0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
25% { transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(2deg); }
75% { transform: translateY(10px) rotate(-2deg); }
}Color System
Complete palette with social media usage guidance
Primary Brand Colors
Deep Purple
#6B4C9APrimary brand · Headlines on light BG
Royal Purple
#8B5DC9CTA buttons · Interactive elements
Light Purple
#A67CD6Accent highlights · Gradient mid-point
Pale Purple
#C5A3E5Backgrounds · Light mode accents
Neutral & Accent
Deep Black
#1A1A1APaper
#F7F5F0Gold Accent
#C9A66BPurple Wash
#E8DDF5
Accessible Combinations
Gradient Usage for Social Media
Primary Gradient
Headers, hero sections, CTA backgrounds
Soft Gradient
Story backgrounds, testimonial cards
Dark Gradient
Premium posts, announcements, events
Typography
Font system and social media sizing guidelines
Display Font
Clash Grotesk
Social Media Sizing
Body Font
Inter
Caption Guidelines
Spacing & Layout
Consistent spatial rhythm across all content
Spacing Scale
Social Media Safe Zones
Always keep critical content within these margins from edge:
Social Media Templates
Platform-specific dimensions and wireframes
Instagram Feed
1080 × 1350 px
4:5 aspect ratio
IG Story
1080 × 1920 px
9:16 aspect ratio
LinkedIn Post
1200 × 627 px
1.91:1 ratio
Twitter/X Post
1024 × 512 px
2:1 ratio
TikTok Frame
1080 × 1920 px
9:16 ratio
Best Practices
Content creation guidelines for on-brand social media
Image Composition
- •Use rule of thirds for visual hierarchy
- •Keep text overlay to max 30% of image
- •Use high-resolution assets (min 2x)
- •Maintain generous negative space
Text Overlay
- •Max 2 lines for headlines
- •Use Clash Grotesk Bold for impact
- •Ensure 4.5:1 contrast ratio minimum
- •Add text shadow on photo backgrounds
Brand Tone
- •Professional yet approachable
- •Forward-thinking, innovation-led
- •Confident, never boastful
- •Clear, concise, action-oriented
Video Content
- •Use brand intro (2-3 sec logo reveal)
- •Include captions / subtitles always
- •End card with logo + CTA
- •MP4 at 30fps, H.264 codec
Thumbnails
- •Bold text, max 5 words
- •High contrast purple/white palette
- •Include brand icon in corner
- •Test legibility at 116×65 px (YT mobile)
Caption Writing
- •Hook in first 125 characters
- •Use line breaks for readability
- •End with clear CTA
- •Hashtags in first comment (IG)
Do's & Don'ts
Visual and messaging guidelines for social media
Do
Use approved color combinations
Purple on white, white on purple, black on paper, white on dark gradient
Maintain clear space around the logo
Minimum 1× logo height on all sides in any placement
Use Clash Grotesk for all headlines
Semibold or Bold weights only for social media headers
Export at 2× resolution for retina
IG Feed: export at 2160×2700, downscales to 1080×1350
Maintain consistent visual style
Same filters, same tone, same layout patterns across posts
Don't
Stretch, rotate, or distort the logo
Always scale proportionally from the source SVG
Use non-brand colors or custom gradients
Only use the approved purple palette and neutrals
Add drop shadows or glow effects to logo
The logo has its own built-in depth through gradient layers
Use system fonts (Arial, Helvetica, etc.)
Only Clash Grotesk and Inter are approved typefaces
Place logo on busy backgrounds
Use solid or simple gradient backgrounds for logo placement
Hashtag & Messaging
Brand voice, hashtags, and bio guidelines
Brand Hashtags
Always include at least 1 primary hashtag per post
Community & Industry
Use 3-5 industry hashtags per post. Rotate monthly.
Voice Examples
"Precision-engineered for those who demand more from the sky."
✓ On-brand
"Forward momentum starts with forward thinking."
✓ On-brand
"OMG best flights ever!! 🔥🔥🔥"
✗ Too casual / off-brand
"Cheap deals on luxury flights!!!"
✗ Off-brand positioning
Pre-Post Checklist
Verify every item before publishing
Visual Checklist
Content Checklist
File Naming Convention
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