Office
Overview
Office
Printed material
For written, non-digital communication, AO uses predefined design templates on specified paper. These templates are only available for the master brand, the foundation brand, flagship brands or power brands. Any alternative requirements must be approved by Communications & Events
Preprinted letterheads and envelopes are available at each business location. Templates are available for all sender formats and DIN sizes as well as for ANSI sizes.
The recommended paper stock should be plain, bright white wove of 80–115 grams per square meter (gsm). Forest Stewardship Council-certified paper is mandatory.
Contact
For detailed information please
contact Communications & Events:
communications@aofoundation.org
Application
Office
Templates
Already prepared
To simplify and unify the creation of documents, AO offers templates that were configured by external specialist and embedded in the internal systems. As a result, a large number of forms are available as practical tools for efficient work.
The templates are available to all AO employees through MS Office.
Where to find
All templates and forms can be
found in one of the three Microsoft
Office programs, Word, Excel, or
PowerPoint under:
File New → Custom → Templates
How to use
A short video explains how AO
employees can access the Office
templates:
watch here (AO employees only)
Application
Office
Business cards
Direct contact
One basic template fits all AO entities. The sender block is fixed at the bottom line and rises to the top in accordance with the address information included.
Any alternative requirements must be approved by Communications & Events.
Contact
For detailed information please
contact Communications & Events:
communications@aofoundation.org
Standard
Application
Office
Business cards, options
Special options
In case a second address is required, this is placed on the back of the card. The address is aligned with the grid area.
The QR code is optional. In case a QR code is required, this is placed in the top right corner on the back of the card. The ideal size is 20 x 20 mm.
Any alternative requirements must be approved by Communications & Events.
Contact
For detailed information please
contact Communications & Events:
communications@aofoundation.org
Version with two addresses
Version with QR code
Office
E-mail signature
Digital signature
Your e-mail signature marks the end of every message. It must represent the excellence that is at the core of the AO. It is important all AO signatures are built and used in a coherent and careful way.
Principles
Books
Text pages, grid A4
Flexible
A simple, six-column grid serves as an invisible structure for all text page designs.
The grid can be applied in a variety of ways, responding to text type, overall length and pictures.
Successful layout exploits the tension between bold headlines and calmly presented body text.
Contact
For detailed information please
contact Communications & Events:
communications@aofoundation.org