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Brand Guidelines

Board Forge Co. — Visual Identity & Brand Standards

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Brand Essence

Board Forge Co.
Games That Tell Your Story
Bespoke Board Games — Est. 2019
Mission

To transform personal memories into heirloom-quality gaming experiences that bring families and friends closer together.

Vision

To be the world's most trusted brand for personalized tabletop entertainment — the Hermes of board games.

Values

Craftsmanship. Personalization. Legacy. Every game we create is a one-of-a-kind work of functional art.

Brand Positioning

Board Forge Co. is positioned at the intersection of luxury craftsmanship and the booming tabletop gaming market. Our aesthetic draws from two iconic inspirations:

Hermes — Artisanal Prestige

Warm cream palettes, serif typography, artisanal storytelling, and the signature orange accent. Every element communicates hand-crafted quality and timeless elegance.

Chanel — Clean Navigation

Minimal, intuitive navigation. Clean grid layouts. Effortless search and discovery. The shopping experience should feel as refined as the product itself.

Color Palette

Primary Colors

Hermes Orange#c4631ePrimary accent, CTAs, links, brand mark
Warm Gold#b8976aSecondary accent, badges, dividers
Cream#faf6f1Page backgrounds, canvas
Noir#1b1b1bHeadlines, primary text

Secondary & Accent Colors

Parchment#f5f0e7Announcement bars, footer, sections
White#ffffffCards, inputs, surfaces
Text Secondary#555555Body text, descriptions
Text Muted#8c8c8cLabels, captions, meta

Animation Accent Palette

These colors cycle through the header accent line, nav link underlines, and decorative elements. They bring playful energy while maintaining the luxury tone.

MCM Red#c1403d
MCM Blue#3d6b8e
MCM Green#5b8c5a
MCM Yellow#d4a843
MCM Orange#d47b2a
MCM Teal#2a8c8c

Typography

Display & Headlines
Cormorant Garamond

Used for all headings, brand name, section titles, and display text. Weights: 300 (light), 400 (regular), 500 (medium), 600 (semibold), 700 (bold). Italic variants available.

H1 — 32–56px / Semibold
H2 — 24–28px / Semibold
H3 — 20px / Semibold
Accent — Italic for taglines
Body & Interface
Inter

Used for all body text, navigation, buttons, labels, and UI elements. Weights: 300 (light), 400 (regular), 500 (medium), 600 (semibold). Base weight for body is 300.

Body — 14px / Light (300) — Default for paragraphs and descriptions
Labels — 13px / Medium — Navigation links, card titles
Buttons — 12px / Medium / Uppercase / 0.08em
Micro — 11px / Section labels, badges

Component Patterns

Buttons

Primary buttons use Hermes Orange fill. Secondary buttons use transparent background with border. Both use uppercase, tracked lettering at 12px.

Cards

Luxury Card

White background, subtle border, 24px radius, hover lift with shadow.

Content Block

Cream background, no border, 14px radius. Used for nested content.

Badges

Custom GameAccessoryApparelClassic

Form Inputs

Brand Voice & Tone

Board Forge Co. speaks with the confidence of an artisan who takes pride in their craft. Our voice is warm yet refined, accessible yet aspirational. We avoid jargon and corporate language in favor of personal, story-driven communication.

Do
Warm & Personal

"We transform your photographs, names, and memories into heirloom-quality board games."

Do
Aspirational

"Every game tells a story — make it yours."

Do
Artisanal

"Hand-crafted with care by our master artisans."

Don't
Corporate

"Leverage our premium gaming solutions for family engagement."

Don't
Casual/Slangy

"Yo, check out these sick board games!"

Don't
Pushy

"BUY NOW! LIMITED TIME! DON'T MISS OUT!"

Visual Elements & Animations

Geometric Backgrounds

Floating geometric shapes (triangles, circles, diamonds, pills, arches, hexagons) appear at very low opacity (0.06) in the background of hero sections. They animate with slow, organic floating motions to add visual depth without distraction.

Color-Cycling Accent Line

A 3px accent line at the top of the header cycles through the brand's six accent colors over 12 seconds, with a shimmer gradient overlay. This signature element adds energy and draws the eye.

Spacing & Radius

Card Radius
24px (xl) — Cards, modals
Button Radius
8px — All buttons
Badge Radius
100px — Full pill shape
Input Radius
10px — Form inputs
Section Padding
60–80px vertical sections
Card Padding
32–40px internal padding

Photography & Product Display

Product Gradients

Each product category has a unique gradient accent that serves as its visual identifier. These appear on product cards, detail pages, and promotional materials.

Family Legacy
Epic Quest
Memory Mosaic
Legends

Card Treatment

Product cards use a consistent structure:

  • 4:3 aspect ratio gradient image area
  • Subtle cross-hatch SVG pattern overlay at 5% opacity
  • Category badge in top-left with frosted glass background
  • Play icon centered on the image
  • Hover: 2px lift with enhanced shadow
  • Below: name, description, price, feature count

Presentation & Document Standards

All business documents, pitch decks, and external communications should follow these standards to maintain brand cohesion:

Cover Pages
-Dark background (#1b1b1b to #3d2a1a gradient)
-Centered brand name in Cormorant Garamond
-Gold tagline in italic
-Orange accent line (60px wide, 2px)
Content Pages
-Cream (#faf6f1) background
-White (#fff) content cards with light borders
-Numbered section headers with orange badge
-Gold dividers between sections
Data & Tables
-Orange header border (#c4631e)
-Alternating white/cream rows
-Right-aligned numbers
-Year 3 / final column highlighted in orange
General Rules
-No gradients on text
-Max content width: 860px
-Generous whitespace (60–80px between sections)
-Print: ensure cream converts cleanly

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