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Nex.us Bank - Brand Identity Guidelines

A brand identity system for Nex.us Bank, built around an N and dot symbol, with a full guidelines manual and applications across print and digital.

Tools:

Tools:

Illustrator, Photoshop

Category:

Category:

Graphic Design

Nex.us Bank title slide over a purple-toned photo of skyscrapers
Brand story text explaining the Nex.us Bank logo's 'N' and connecting dot concept
Brand story text explaining the Nex.us Bank logo's 'N' and connecting dot concept
Brand story text explaining the Nex.us Bank logo's 'N' and connecting dot concept

Overview

A simple identity built around connection

The identity centres on the letter ‘N’ and a single dot representing the customer, creating a clear visual idea around connection and dialogue. Aeonik Pro supports the system across the guidelines and applications.

The Challenge

The identity needed to balance stability and trust with a more human, contemporary character suited to a digital bank.

The Approach

The ‘N’ anchors the identity, while the dot represents the customer as a point of connection. The system extends through colour, typography, spacing, patterns and usage rules, applied across print, signage and digital touchpoints.

Title slide introducing the Nex.us Bank brand guideline manual, credited to Anastasios Kounellis.
Title slide introducing the Nex.us Bank brand guideline manual, credited to Anastasios Kounellis.
Colour code page showing the brand's purple in CMYK and RGB values against white, light grey and full colour backgrounds.
Colour code page showing the brand's purple in CMYK and RGB values against white, light grey and full colour backgrounds.
Title slide introducing the logo's monochrome positive and negative versions.
Title slide introducing the logo's monochrome positive and negative versions.
Positive version of the logo, the Ni icon and Nex.us Bank wordmark in purple on white, recommended for light backgrounds.
Positive version of the logo, the Ni icon and Nex.us Bank wordmark in purple on white, recommended for light backgrounds.
Negative version of the logo, the Ni icon and Nex.us Bank wordmark in white on a purple background.
Negative version of the logo, the Ni icon and Nex.us Bank wordmark in white on a purple background.
Achromatic positive version of the logo in black on white, for print applications without colour.
Achromatic positive version of the logo in black on white, for print applications without colour.
Achromatic negative version of the logo in white on black, recommended when colour is wanted in the background.
Achromatic negative version of the logo in white on black, recommended when colour is wanted in the background.
Title slide introducing the logo's clear space rules, based on the dimensions of the dot in the mark.
Title slide introducing the logo's clear space rules, based on the dimensions of the dot in the mark.
Clear space diagram for the Ni icon, showing the protected margin measured in dot-sized units around the mark.
Clear space diagram for the Ni icon, showing the protected margin measured in dot-sized units around the mark.
Clear space diagram for the Nex.us Bank wordmark, showing the plain boundary and the dot-unit measurement around the type.
Clear space diagram for the Nex.us Bank wordmark, showing the plain boundary and the dot-unit measurement around the type.
Title slide introducing incorrect logo use, warning against distorting, moving or recolouring the logo and to always use the final files unaltered.
Title slide introducing incorrect logo use, warning against distorting, moving or recolouring the logo and to always use the final files unaltered.
Six crossed-out examples of incorrect logo use: an oversized icon dot, a rotated icon, a misplaced dot, an unofficial lightning-bolt mark, a wordmark with a spaced period, and the wordmark recoloured in mismatched yellow and orange.
Six crossed-out examples of incorrect logo use: an oversized icon dot, a rotated icon, a misplaced dot, an unofficial lightning-bolt mark, a wordmark with a spaced period, and the wordmark recoloured in mismatched yellow and orange.
Title slide introducing the typeface used across the corporate identity.
Title slide introducing the typeface used across the corporate identity.
Aeonik Pro type specimen showing the full uppercase, lowercase and numeral set, with a note not to substitute another typeface for Nex.us Bank print materials.
Aeonik Pro type specimen showing the full uppercase, lowercase and numeral set, with a note not to substitute another typeface for Nex.us Bank print materials.
Title slide introducing the secondary graphic patterns, described as repeating motifs.
Title slide introducing the secondary graphic patterns, described as repeating motifs.
Repeating dot pattern in white on a solid purple ground.
Repeating dot pattern in white on a solid purple ground.
Repeating dot pattern in black on white, framed by a purple border.
Repeating dot pattern in black on white, framed by a purple border.
Repeating dot pattern in pale grey on white, a low-contrast tint of the motif.
Repeating dot pattern in pale grey on white, a low-contrast tint of the motif.
Repeating dot pattern in white on black, framed by a purple border.
Repeating dot pattern in white on black, framed by a purple border.
Repeating diagonal N letterform pattern in white on purple, running edge to edge.
Repeating diagonal N letterform pattern in white on purple, running edge to edge.
Repeating diagonal N letterform pattern in black on white, framed by a purple border.
Repeating diagonal N letterform pattern in black on white, framed by a purple border.
Repeating diagonal N letterform pattern in pale grey on white, a low-contrast tint of the motif.
Repeating diagonal N letterform pattern in pale grey on white, a low-contrast tint of the motif.
Repeating diagonal N letterform pattern in white on black, framed by a purple border.
Repeating diagonal N letterform pattern in white on black, framed by a purple border.
Title slide introducing the photography chosen for promotional use.
Title slide introducing the photography chosen for promotional use.
Stock photograph of an older man guiding a young boy shaping clay on a pottery wheel in a workshop.
Stock photograph of an older man guiding a young boy shaping clay on a pottery wheel in a workshop.
Stock photograph of a family of four walking hand in hand along a path through a wheat field at sunset, with a stone archway in the distance.
Stock photograph of a family of four walking hand in hand along a path through a wheat field at sunset, with a stone archway in the distance.
Stock photograph of two dark sculpted hands reaching toward each other against a lavender background, echoing the logo's connecting dot.
Stock photograph of two dark sculpted hands reaching toward each other against a lavender background, echoing the logo's connecting dot.
Title slide introducing corporate identity applications: business cards, letterhead and envelopes.
Title slide introducing corporate identity applications: business cards, letterhead and envelopes.
Business card mock-up: the front in purple with the white Ni icon, the back in purple with the Nex.us Bank wordmark and the CEO's contact details.
Business card mock-up: the front in purple with the white Ni icon, the back in purple with the Nex.us Bank wordmark and the CEO's contact details.
Business card and letterhead layout, showing the purple card faces alongside a white letterhead sheet with the wordmark at the top and contact details in the footer.
Business card and letterhead layout, showing the purple card faces alongside a white letterhead sheet with the wordmark at the top and contact details in the footer.
Title slide introducing further applications: signage, ID card, T-shirt and mug.
Title slide introducing further applications: signage, ID card, T-shirt and mug.
Storefront signage mock-up, a square projecting sign in purple with the white Ni icon mounted on a building facade.
Storefront signage mock-up, a square projecting sign in purple with the white Ni icon mounted on a building facade.
Storefront signage mock-up, a rectangular illuminated sign in purple with the white Nex.us Bank wordmark mounted at an angle on a building facade.
Storefront signage mock-up, a rectangular illuminated sign in purple with the white Nex.us Bank wordmark mounted at an angle on a building facade.
Lanyard ID badge mock-up in purple with the white Ni icon, with a second badge showing the wordmark in the background.
Lanyard ID badge mock-up in purple with the white Ni icon, with a second badge showing the wordmark in the background.
T-shirt mock-up, a man wearing a white T-shirt printed with the purple Ni icon.
T-shirt mock-up, a man wearing a white T-shirt printed with the purple Ni icon.
Mug mock-up on a wooden cafe table, a white mug printed with the gradient purple Ni icon.
Mug mock-up on a wooden cafe table, a white mug printed with the gradient purple Ni icon.
Title slide introducing the website, linking to www.nexusbank.com.
Title slide introducing the website, linking to www.nexusbank.com.
Homepage mock-up for the Nex.us Bank website, showing a purple hero section, a banking app screen and a debit card bearing the Ni logo, with the Our Key Benefits section starting below.
Homepage mock-up for the Nex.us Bank website, showing a purple hero section, a banking app screen and a debit card bearing the Ni logo, with the Our Key Benefits section starting below.
The same homepage mock-up displayed within an iMac desktop screen.
The same homepage mock-up displayed within an iMac desktop screen.
Closing page of the guideline deck, a plain purple ground with the Nex.us Bank copyright line for 2026.
Closing page of the guideline deck, a plain purple ground with the Nex.us Bank copyright line for 2026.

Contact

Good design starts with a conversation.

Whether it’s a visual identity, an editorial piece or a digital experience, I’d love to hear about what you’re working on.

Contact

Good design starts with a conversation.

Whether it’s a visual identity, an editorial piece or a digital experience, I’d love to hear about what you’re working on.