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=Create=
=Create= <!--T:1-->
<ul class="link-list">
</translate>
<li>[[#Logos | <span style="color:#0645AD">Logos</span>]]</li>
<ul class="link-list blue-links">
<li>[[#Presentations | <span style="color:#0645AD">Presentations</span>]]</li>
<li>[[#Letterhead| <span style="color:#0645AD">Letterhead</span>]]</li>
<li>[[#Logos | <translate><!--T:10--> Logos</translate>]]</li>
<li>[[#Social media templates | <translate><!--T:42--> Social media templates</translate>]]</li>
<li>[[#Presentations | <translate><!--T:11--> Presentations</translate>]]</li>
<li>[[#Documents|<translate><!--T:12--> Documents</translate>]]</li>
<li>[[#Taglines|<translate><!--T:23--> Taglines</translate>]]</li>
<li>[[#Highlights|<translate><!--T:61--> Highlights</translate>]]</li>
</ul>
<translate>
<!--T:3-->
In this section you will find templates and files that will help you create the content you need.
New templates are created for logos and presentations. We have used Figma, a free software that runs in the browser, for creation of logos. You will find a presentation template in Google slides. Even if you’re not a designer, you should be able to create your own assets with these new templates!
</translate>
<div class="center-image">[[File:Wikimedia Brand Guidelines Update 2023 - Wikimedia Create Introduction.png]]</div>
<translate>
==Logos== <!--T:13-->


<!--T:4-->
Do you need to create or update a logo for your affiliate?
We are piloting a more accessible way to support affiliates with do-it-yourself design templates on [[<tvar name="1">{{lwp|Figma (software)}}</tvar>|Figma]], a free-to-use design platform that can run on any browser.</translate><ref name="proprietary-disclaimer"><translate><!--T:68--> About ''figma.com'' and ''canva.com'' and ''google.com'': Wikimedia Foundation wants to share useful resources for popular tools, but note: the mentioned tools are not endorsed by Wikimedia Foundation. Moreover, pay attention that these tools require proprietary software to be executed by your devices (unlike all Wikimedia Projects). Read more at [[Wikimedians for software freedom#Figma, Canva…]] and [[Wikimedians for software freedom#Google Suite|#Google Suite]] to better protect digital freedom and privacy of your users.</translate></ref>

<ul class="link-list blue-links">
<li>[https://www.figma.com/file/yqp5yvSdZjAQZieTIbN9o2/MARCH-2022-WIKIMEDIA-TEMPLATES-FOR-USER-GROUPS?node-id=0%3A1 <translate><!--T:14--> Open template in Figma</translate>]</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<div class="center-image">[[File:WMF_Brand_Guidelines_Update_2022_-_Wikimedia_Create_Logo.png]]</div>
<translate>
==Social media templates== <!--T:43-->


<!--T:44-->
Do you need to create a branded social media post in short time using a ready template?


<!--T:45-->
In this section you will find templates and files that will help you create the content you need.
We are piloting a more accessible way to support affiliates with do-it-yourself design templates on [[<tvar name=1>{{lwp|Canva}}</tvar>|Canva]], a free-to-use design platform that can run on any browser.</translate><ref name="proprietary-disclaimer" />
New templates are created for logos and presentations. We have used Figma, a free software that runs in the browser, for creation of logos. You will find a presentation template in Google slides. Even if you’re not a designer, you should be able to create your own assets with these new templates!
<translate>
<div class="center-image">[[File:WMF_Brand_Guidelines_Update_2022_-_Wikimedia_Create_Introduction.png]]</div>
==== Mini Canva tutorial ==== <!--T:46-->
==Logos==
</translate>
<div class="custom-marker-list" style="list-style:'▶ '">
* <translate><!--T:47--> Create a free account on [<tvar name=1>https://www.canva.com/</tvar> Canva] if you don't have one already.</translate><ref name="proprietary-disclaimer" />
* <translate><!--T:48--> With your account open, click on the link of the template you'd like to use.</translate>
* <translate><!--T:49--> On the top menu bar, click on "file", then "make a copy".</translate>
* <translate><!--T:50--> Now that you have your own editable copy of the template, feel free to change the text and branding to fit for your needs.</translate>
* <translate><!--T:51--> Whenever you are satisfied with your design, go back to the top menu bar, click on "share" then "download", then choose the pages you want downloaded, the file format and the options you need, then hit "download" to save a copy on your device.</translate>
</div>


<ul class="link-list blue-links">
Do you need to create a logo for your affiliate?
<li>[https://www.canva.com/design/DAFZM4C0BFU/rZzOEXtJ0ZMeZ6G3xvjuGg/edit?utm_content=DAFZM4C0BFU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton <translate><!--T:52--> Facebook mobile banner template link on Canva</translate>]</li>
Look no further. To make it as accessible as possible we have created templates in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figma_(software) Figma] which is free to use and can run in the browser – anyone should be able to create the logo you need, even without any graphic design experience.
<li>[https://www.canva.com/design/DAFZNKgC8Mg/_74bld1WMZmbrlitDaViTA/edit?utm_content=DAFZNKgC8Mg&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton <translate><!--T:53--> WhatsApp square template link on Canva</translate>]</li>
<ul class="link-list">
<li>[https://www.canva.com/design/DAFZNKjTjJU/AQxEuYgj3KERMxIbL6FokA/edit?utm_content=DAFZNKjTjJU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton <translate><!--T:54--> Twitter post template link on Canva</translate>]</li>
<li>[https://www.figma.com/file/yqp5yvSdZjAQZieTIbN9o2/MARCH-2022-WIKIMEDIA-TEMPLATES-FOR-USER-GROUPS?node-id=0%3A1 <span style="color:#0645AD">Open template in Figma</span>]</li>
<li>[https://www.canva.com/design/DAFZNIaYgQU/0-D7xgmLgFnhqC-zHwzciw/edit?utm_content=DAFZNIaYgQU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton <translate><!--T:55--> Twitter banner template link on Canva</translate>]</li>
<li>[https://www.canva.com/design/DAFZNMcG_5k/f23h1hyP-pl0nAGuXqIQ5A/edit?utm_content=DAFZNMcG_5k&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton <translate><!--T:56--> WhatsApp story template link on Canva</translate>]</li>
<li>[https://www.canva.com/design/DAFZM7K5BSg/CEYPVvIPmeiqBdGCydf2LA/edit?utm_content=DAFZM7K5BSg&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton <translate><!--T:57--> Facebook desktop banner template link on Canva</translate>]</li>
<li>[https://www.canva.com/design/DAFYQ1tMfo4/sNuDUNuXAhmBCM7oIqqNtQ/edit?utm_content=DAFYQ1tMfo4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton <translate><!--T:58--> Instagram/Facebook square image template link on Canva</translate>]</li>
<li>[https://www.canva.com/design/DAFYjJfXrq0/BN-uekbMzf4EafrxvX-OUg/edit?utm_content=DAFYjJfXrq0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton <translate><!--T:59--> Instagram story template link on Canva</translate>]</li>
<li>[https://www.canva.com/design/DAFYQwCaJuc/yXqB2jBRnWaIS0BbOZNVBw/edit?utm_content=DAFYQwCaJuc&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton <translate><!--T:60--> Instagram portrait template link on Canva</translate>]</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<div class="center-image">[[File:Wikimedia Brand Guidelines Update 2023 - Create social media temp.png]]</div>


<translate>
==Presentations== <!--T:6-->


<!--T:15-->
<div class="center-image">[[File:WMF_Brand_Guidelines_Update_2022_-_Wikimedia_Create_Logo.png]]</div>
For presentation decks we use [[<tvar name="1">{{lwp|Google Slides}}</tvar>|Google Slides]]. You can find the 2022 Wikimedia Affiliate presentation template below.</translate><ref name="proprietary-disclaimer" />


<ul class="link-list blue-links">
==Presentations==
<li>[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1s63r2IsRrFfVdnhLXl5qbmbYMyniC68yutzvTRmgZwo/edit?usp=sharing <translate><!--T:16--> Open 2022 Wikimedia Affiliate Google Slides template</translate>]</li>
For presentation decks we use [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Slides Google Slides]. You can find the template below.
<ul class="link-list">
<li>[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1SEnZghi8-uuU9QX2JETclq3FfmI4O9WyPpszL4LM4aQ/edit?usp=sharing <span style="color:#0645AD">Open template in Google Slides</span>]</li>
</ul>
</ul>


<translate><!--T:22-->
The Wikimedia Foundation presentation template for staff can be found [<tvar name=url>https://office.wikimedia.org/wiki/Communications#:~:text=Wikimedia%20Foundation%20branded%20presentation%20template%3A</tvar> on Wikimedia Office].
</translate>


<div class="center-image">[[File:WMF_Brand_Guidelines_Update_2022_-_Wikimedia_Create_Presentations.png]]</div>
<div class="center-image">[[File:WMF Brand Guidelines Update 2022 - Wikimedia Create Presentations.png]]</div>
<translate>
===Documents=== <!--T:8-->


<!--T:17-->
===Letterhead===
Affiliate letterhead with the movement globe logo. You can find it in this [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Tp3ZIc-PoKj9wvjzaMiL2pFgVwEYUdN4Es3epBnrM4s/edit?usp=sharing Google doc].
Affiliate documents with the movement globe logo. You can find the letterhead in this [<tvar name="url">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Tp3ZIc-PoKj9wvjzaMiL2pFgVwEYUdN4Es3epBnrM4s/edit?usp=sharing</tvar> Google Doc] and the digital document form [<tvar name="url2">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tUdoCV3c8DtDtbG6B8XgYl2oAqBAJVX3C9hJqhtsyO8/edit?usp=sharing</tvar> on this one].</translate><ref name="proprietary-disclaimer" />
<ul class="link-list">
<ul class="link-list blue-links">
<li>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Tp3ZIc-PoKj9wvjzaMiL2pFgVwEYUdN4Es3epBnrM4s/edit?usp=sharing <span style="color:#0645AD">Open letterhead template in Google Docs</span>]</li>
<li>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Tp3ZIc-PoKj9wvjzaMiL2pFgVwEYUdN4Es3epBnrM4s/edit?usp=sharing <translate><!--T:18--> Open letterhead template in Google Docs</translate>]</li>
<li>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tUdoCV3c8DtDtbG6B8XgYl2oAqBAJVX3C9hJqhtsyO8/edit?usp=sharing <translate><!--T:19--> Open digital document template in Google Docs</translate>]</li>
</ul>
</ul>


<translate>
===Taglines=== <!--T:24-->


<!--T:25-->
{{Template:Brand/footernav
So you want to create your '''User Group/Chapter/Thematic Organization'''’s own tagline/descriptor.
That is great! We have put together this quick how-to guide that will walk you through the best-practices in creating an approved tagline/descriptor that will help you communicate your work better:

<!--T:26-->
First, look at the available taglines/descriptors that have already been approved and can be applied to most use cases with the file <tvar name="1">[[:File:Writing_Affiliates_Taglines.pdf]]</tvar> on Wikimedia Commons.
</translate>
<ul class="link-list blue-links">
<li>[https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Writing_Affiliates_Taglines.pdf <translate><!--T:27--> View ready-to-use taglines on Wikimedia Commons</translate>]</li>
</ul>
<div class="center-image">[[File:Wikimedia Brand Guidelines Update 2022 - Wikimedia Create taglines.png]]</div>
<translate>
===Create your own tagline=== <!--T:28-->

<!--T:29-->
Haven't found a tagline/descriptor that you think best describes your affiliate group? you can create your own. If you do not know where to start, follow the next steps:
</translate>
* <translate><!--T:30--> Start by writing, in a few words, lines that describe: Your affiliate group’s ultimate goal, what differentiates your group from others and something that the users in your group have in common (it could be a common passion or a geographic location).</translate>
* <translate><!--T:31--> Make sure that you keep your line short: the shorter, the better. In English, we recommend no more than 10 words total.</translate>
* <translate><!--T:32--> Make sure that the line you have written provides a connection between the affiliate group and Wikipedia, other Wikimedia projects, or the movement.</translate>

'''<translate><!--T:33--> Some considerations when creating your own tagline</translate>'''
* <translate><!--T:34--> '''Do''' add words that are related to the Wikimedia movement, which can include: '''free knowledge, open knowledge, sum of all human knowledge'''.</translate>
* <translate><!--T:35--> Check to see if there is a clear distinction that demonstrates the independence from the Wikimedia Foundation per the legal definition of affiliates—that will protect you and the users who are part of the group. Read more about [[<tvar name="1">Wikimedia movement affiliates/Models</tvar>|Wikimedia movement affiliate models]].</translate>
* <translate><!--T:36--> '''Do not include''' wording that can make you and other volunteers in your User Group vulnerable to legal liability, such as: ''Local representant'' of the ''Wikimedia Foundation''; ''local'' chapter of the ''Wikimedia Foundation''; using only “Wikimedia”, without the word “movement” or “projects” (it might be open to interpretation).</translate>
* <translate><!--T:37--> '''Do include''' wording that demonstrate your independence from the Wikimedia Foundation, such as: ''Independent, volunteer-based''</translate>

'''<translate><!--T:38--> Final steps</translate>'''

* <translate><!--T:39--> Once you are done, share it with others in your affiliate group so they can provide their feedback.</translate>
* <translate><!--T:40--> Test the tagline against your Affiliate/User Group’s logomark. '''Does it work? Does it not? Why?</translate>
* <translate><!--T:41--> Happy with the final line? Then you are ready to use it! Feel free to share your new tagline/descriptor to the talk page for other communities to remix or use.</translate>
<translate>
==Highlights== <!--T:62-->

<!--T:63-->
Explore some remarkable examples of visual identity design, look and feel and more creatives by the Wikimedia affiliates and different communities around the world.
</translate>
<ul class="link-list blue-links">
<li>[https://2023strategicreport.wikimedia.org.uk/ <translate><!--T:64--> Wikimedia UK 2023 Strategic report</translate>]</li>
<li>[[c:Category:Materials of Turkic Wikimedia Conference 2023|<translate><!--T:65--> Turkic Wikimedia Conference 2023 by User:Kurmanbek</translate>]]</li>
<li>[[c:Category:WikiConference India 2023 logos|<translate><!--T:66--> Wikiconference India 2023 by Alchemy & Lore</translate>]]</li>
<li>[[wikimania:2023:Designs|<translate><!--T:67--> Wikimania 2023 in Singapore by Naila Rahmah and Adien Gunarta</translate>]]</li><li>[[wikimania:2024:Designs|<translate><!--T:69--> Wikimania 2024 in Katowice, Poland by Kasia Ostrowska (bazgra_nina)</translate>]]</li>

</ul>

== Notes ==
<references />

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| prevtext = <translate><!--T:20--> Campaigns</translate>
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[[Category:Wikimedia brands style guide{{#translation:}}]]

Latest revision as of 03:54, 11 November 2024

Create

[edit]

In this section you will find templates and files that will help you create the content you need. New templates are created for logos and presentations. We have used Figma, a free software that runs in the browser, for creation of logos. You will find a presentation template in Google slides. Even if you’re not a designer, you should be able to create your own assets with these new templates!

Logos

[edit]

Do you need to create or update a logo for your affiliate? We are piloting a more accessible way to support affiliates with do-it-yourself design templates on Figma, a free-to-use design platform that can run on any browser.[1]

Social media templates

[edit]

Do you need to create a branded social media post in short time using a ready template?

We are piloting a more accessible way to support affiliates with do-it-yourself design templates on Canva, a free-to-use design platform that can run on any browser.[1]

Mini Canva tutorial

[edit]
  • Create a free account on Canva if you don't have one already.[1]
  • With your account open, click on the link of the template you'd like to use.
  • On the top menu bar, click on "file", then "make a copy".
  • Now that you have your own editable copy of the template, feel free to change the text and branding to fit for your needs.
  • Whenever you are satisfied with your design, go back to the top menu bar, click on "share" then "download", then choose the pages you want downloaded, the file format and the options you need, then hit "download" to save a copy on your device.

Presentations

[edit]

For presentation decks we use Google Slides. You can find the 2022 Wikimedia Affiliate presentation template below.[1]

The Wikimedia Foundation presentation template for staff can be found on Wikimedia Office.

Documents

[edit]

Affiliate documents with the movement globe logo. You can find the letterhead in this Google Doc and the digital document form on this one.[1]

Taglines

[edit]

So you want to create your User Group/Chapter/Thematic Organization’s own tagline/descriptor. That is great! We have put together this quick how-to guide that will walk you through the best-practices in creating an approved tagline/descriptor that will help you communicate your work better:

First, look at the available taglines/descriptors that have already been approved and can be applied to most use cases with the file File:Writing_Affiliates_Taglines.pdf on Wikimedia Commons.

Create your own tagline

[edit]

Haven't found a tagline/descriptor that you think best describes your affiliate group? you can create your own. If you do not know where to start, follow the next steps:

  • Start by writing, in a few words, lines that describe: Your affiliate group’s ultimate goal, what differentiates your group from others and something that the users in your group have in common (it could be a common passion or a geographic location).
  • Make sure that you keep your line short: the shorter, the better. In English, we recommend no more than 10 words total.
  • Make sure that the line you have written provides a connection between the affiliate group and Wikipedia, other Wikimedia projects, or the movement.

Some considerations when creating your own tagline

  • Do add words that are related to the Wikimedia movement, which can include: free knowledge, open knowledge, sum of all human knowledge.
  • Check to see if there is a clear distinction that demonstrates the independence from the Wikimedia Foundation per the legal definition of affiliates—that will protect you and the users who are part of the group. Read more about Wikimedia movement affiliate models.
  • Do not include wording that can make you and other volunteers in your User Group vulnerable to legal liability, such as: Local representant of the Wikimedia Foundation; local chapter of the Wikimedia Foundation; using only “Wikimedia”, without the word “movement” or “projects” (it might be open to interpretation).
  • Do include wording that demonstrate your independence from the Wikimedia Foundation, such as: Independent, volunteer-based

Final steps

  • Once you are done, share it with others in your affiliate group so they can provide their feedback.
  • Test the tagline against your Affiliate/User Group’s logomark. Does it work? Does it not? Why?
  • Happy with the final line? Then you are ready to use it! Feel free to share your new tagline/descriptor to the talk page for other communities to remix or use.

Highlights

[edit]

Explore some remarkable examples of visual identity design, look and feel and more creatives by the Wikimedia affiliates and different communities around the world.

Notes

[edit]
  1. a b c d e About figma.com and canva.com and google.com: Wikimedia Foundation wants to share useful resources for popular tools, but note: the mentioned tools are not endorsed by Wikimedia Foundation. Moreover, pay attention that these tools require proprietary software to be executed by your devices (unlike all Wikimedia Projects). Read more at Wikimedians for software freedom#Figma, Canva… and #Google Suite to better protect digital freedom and privacy of your users.