Astrix Brand Guidelines

Visual Identity & Logo Rationale

1. The Logo

Primary Logo Mark

Logo on Light Background

Compact Logo Mark (App Icon / Favicon)

2. Logo Rationale & Symbolism

Design Philosophy

The Astrix logo is built upon the foundational letter "A" with radiating elements that symbolize insight and clarity, embodying the brand's core promise: "Making Better Decisions, Faster."

The design balances geometric precision with dynamic energy, creating a mark that feels both trustworthy and innovative, essential qualities for a decision-making platform.

Brand Name Origin

Astrix is an original brand name that evokes a sense of precision, guidance, and excellence. The name combines a strong, memorable sound with a modern tech-forward feel, perfectly aligned with a platform focused on making critical decisions with confidence.

The "A" Formation

The foundational letter "A" represents Astrix while its triangular structure symbolizes stability, aspiration, and upward momentum, qualities users seek when making important decisions.

Radiating Insights

The rays emanating from the apex represent multiple pathways, possibilities, and insights that converge at a decision point, the core function of the Astrix platform.

Decision Node

The central circle at the crossbar intersection represents the decision point, where analysis meets action. It's the moment of clarity when data transforms into confident decisions.

Outer Ring

The subtle outer circle represents completeness and infinite possibilities. It contains and unifies all elements while suggesting the cyclical nature of continuous improvement.

Foundation Elements

The lower extending lines and data points represent grounded outcomes and tangible results. Decisions made with Astrix lead to real-world impact.

Upward Convergence

The overall upward-pointing composition signifies progress, growth, and the aspiration to reach better outcomes through informed decision-making.

3. Color Palette

Violet Primary

#7C3AED

Trust, Innovation

Purple Core

#9333EA

Wisdom, Creativity

Fuchsia Accent

#C026D3

Energy, Dynamism

Brand Gradient

Primary Application

Premium, Modern

Color Psychology

  • Purple/Violet: Associated with wisdom, dignity, independence, and creativity, ideal for a decision-making platform.
  • Gradient: The flowing gradient represents the dynamic nature of analysis and the journey from data to decision.
  • Fuchsia accent: Adds energy and modernity, preventing the palette from feeling too conservative.

4. Typography

Brand Wordmark

Astrix

Inter Bold, tracking: -0.02em

Tagline

Making Better Decisions, Faster

Inter Light, 1.25rem

Font Stack

font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;

5. Usage Guidelines

Do's

  • ✓ Use the logo with adequate clear space (minimum: logo height × 0.5)
  • ✓ Use the gradient version on dark backgrounds
  • ✓ Use the solid purple version on light backgrounds
  • ✓ Maintain aspect ratio when scaling
  • ✓ Use the compact version for small applications (favicons, app icons)

Don'ts

  • ✗ Don't distort or stretch the logo
  • ✗ Don't change the logo colors outside brand palette
  • ✗ Don't add effects (shadows, outlines, glows)
  • ✗ Don't rotate the logo
  • ✗ Don't place logo on busy backgrounds without container