Design Guidelines

Design Guidelines

Design is at the heart of everything we do at ADR Studio Management. Whether it’s a social post, website, pitch deck, or product concept, our visual language reflects the bold, innovative, and strategic identity of our studio.

These guidelines serve as a foundation for maintaining consistency, creativity, and clarity across all design work.


🎨 Visual Identity

Each project may follow a unique brand, but ADR’s general design DNA includes:

  • Bold, confident layouts

  • Clean typography with clear hierarchy

  • Balanced white space and alignment

  • Attention to detail in every pixel

  • A creative approach without losing functionality

When designing for external clients, always refer to their brand book, if available. When designing for ADR or internal use, follow our internal visual standards.


🧰 Tools of the Trade

  • Figma – For all UI/UX, wireframes, and visual layouts

  • Adobe Photoshop – For image editing, mockups, and composites

  • Adobe Illustrator – For icons, vector assets, and branding

  • Adobe InDesign – For brochures, presentations, and multi-page layouts

  • Google Slides / Keynote – For editable presentation decks

All files should be saved and shared in project folders within Google Drive, clearly labeled by name and version.


📐 Layout & Composition

  • Use grid systems to structure layout

  • Keep visual hierarchy clear: Titles > Subtitles > Body text

  • Align elements with purpose — avoid visual noise

  • Leave breathing room (padding/margins) for readability

  • Consistent alignment (left/centered/right) based on use case


🔤 Typography

  • Prioritize legibility across platforms

  • Use no more than 2 font families in a single design

  • Stick to project or brand-approved typefaces

  • Ensure responsive scaling for digital assets


🌈 Color Palette

  • Always use the brand’s official colors (provided in guidelines)

  • For ADR Studio internal use, prioritize neutral tones, white space, and strong accent colors (blue, black, gold, etc.)

  • Ensure accessibility — maintain contrast for readability


🖼 Imagery & Icons

  • Use high-quality images with purpose

  • Avoid generic or outdated stock photos

  • Customize icons when possible to match brand tone

  • Maintain visual consistency in size, stroke, and alignment


📎 File Naming & Versions

To keep our shared folders clean and understandable:

  • Name files clearly: ProjectName_AssetType_Version_Date.ext

  • Example: Zenit_SocialPost_V2_2025-04-01.psd

  • Save working files and exports separately

  • Always upload final files to the Finals folder


✅ Review & Feedback

  • Share work in progress early in the process for feedback

  • Use Figma comments or upload to ClickUp tasks

  • Apply version control and keep drafts archived

  • Tag relevant stakeholders in Slack when assets are ready for review


Design at ADR Studio is not just about aesthetics — it's about building experiences that speak, convert, and stand the test of time.

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