Stationery and documents
Documents people want to read
Proposals, letters and reports often reach the most senior people we work with. They should look as considered as the products they describe.
Word template
Styles do the work
The Word template includes North styles for Title, Subtitle, Heading 1–3, body, quote, bullets and tables, an A4 page with 22mm margins, the North logo in the header and a confidentiality footer.
- Use the styles; don't format text by hand.
- Start with a one-paragraph summary.
- Headings in sentence case.
- Body 10.5pt Helvetica Now Text, Midnight 60.
Letterhead
Quiet and official
A4, North logo top left, contact block top right, a thin Horizon line at the foot of the page. Letters are left-aligned on the 20mm margin.
The legal footer carries the legal entity name, NORTH ADVANCED SYSTEMS LTD, and registration details. This is one of the few places the legal name appears.
Business cards
Night on the front, Dune on the back
Order cards through the brand team so the artwork, stock and colour stay consistent.
| Spec | |
|---|---|
| Size | 85 × 55mm, 3mm bleed |
| Stock | Uncoated, 400gsm or heavier, warm white |
| Front | Night sky artwork, Snow logo with Oasis star |
| Back | Dune 05, name in Display Bold 11pt, details in Text 7.2pt |
| CMYK + spot white where available; approve a printed proof |
Proposal covers
Proposals use the Aurora cover with the Midnight logo, a small label (“Proposal · October 2026”) and the title in Display Bold. Name the customer, not their logo, unless they have approved co-branding.
Other formats
| Item | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Report | Word template; Aurora cover; Night dividers for long reports. |
| Invoice and contract | Plain template with the North logo and the legal name, NORTH ADVANCED SYSTEMS LTD. |
| Certificate (North Academy) | Dune paper, North Academy lockup, recipient name in Display Bold. |
| Envelope (DL / C4) | Logo top left, return address below, nothing else. |
| Name badge | Night background, first name large in Display Bold, business-unit lockup. |
Dos and don'ts
Do
- Use the templates and their styles.
- Print on warm, uncoated stock.
- Approve printed proofs.
- Keep the legal name to legal documents.
Don't
- Rebuild templates from scratch.
- Add gradients or patterns behind body text.
- Print the night artwork on cheap coated paper.
- Use customer logos without approval.
Last updated on 14 October 2026