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Team Attributes

Lesson 4 — Identity and Communication

Colors, symbols, language and personality: how to build a recognizable identity and a clear message.

1 min readUpdated Aug 8, 2026

Identity is what makes someone recognize your team from far away — in the pit, on Instagram or in a sponsor pitch.

Team identityLink to this section

  • Understand what gives a team its own face.
  • Work on colors, symbols, language and personality.
  • Keep that identity consistent across different materials.

BrandingLink to this section

  • Build an image that truly matches the team.
  • Show the values and beliefs the team stands for.
  • Make it easy for other people to recognize you.

Basic brand kitLink to this section

  • Logo in a primary and a simplified version.
  • Two or three fixed colors, with the codes written down.
  • One font for headings and one for body text.
  • Ready-made templates for posts, slides and shirts.

CommunicationLink to this section

  • Decide what the team wants people to understand about it.
  • Adapt how you speak for students, partners and the community.
  • Learn to tell the team's story in a way that makes sense.