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minimum size

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The smallest a logo is allowed to be shown while staying legible. Below it, fine details clog up and the mark becomes unreadable, so guidelines set a firm floor.

Synonyms

  • minimum dimensions
  • smallest size

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In plain words

  • how small the logo is allowed to get
  • the smallest the logo can be printed

Usage example

On the pen, the logo hit its minimum size, so they switched to the simplified mark.

Don't confuse with…

  • clear spaceMinimum size limits how small the logo shrinks; clear space limits how close other things sit to it.

Categories

  • Branding & identity

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