8.5.3 Team Branding Resources
This section will cover team branding resources. This includes software, websites, and other resources that can be used to create team branding. it also includes resources that can be used to learn more about team branding.
Software & Websites
Paint.net
Paint.net is a free image and photo editing software for computers that run Windows. It is a great alternative to Adobe Photoshop. It is very similar to Photoshop, but it is much easier to use. It is also free. It is a great tool for creating team branding. At some point in the future, we will create an in depth tutorial on how to use Paint.net to create team branding. However it is at a skill level somewhere between MS paint and Photoshop. It’s really not that difficult to use and YouTube has a ton of tutorials on how to use it.
Canva
Canva is a free or subscription based graphic design website. It is a great tool for creating team branding. It is very easy to use and has a ton of templates that you can use to create team branding. At some point in the future, we will create an in depth tutorial on how to use Canva to create team branding. However it is very easy to use. It also allows you to create branding settings that can be used from design to design. This is a great tool for creating team branding and can be collobarated on with other team members.
Google Fonts
Google Fonts is a website that allows you to search for fonts. It is a great tool for finding fonts that you can use for team branding. You can try out sample text with the fonts and you can see what it looks like in tons of styles.
Adobe Suite
Adobe has many tools that could be used for team branding. However, they are not free to most people. They are subscription based. However, if you are a student, you can get a free subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud. This includes Photoshop, Illustrator, and many other tools that can be used for team branding. Your school will likely have an agreement with Adobe to provide subscriptions to students.
Other Resources
FRC Branding
NDSU Bison Robotics is an Alumni group that made a presentation about branding:
FRCtutorials.com also has a guide on marketing and social media written by Team 4150:
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Branding
The following are some resources that can be used to learn more about branding.