Typography

Primary Headline Typeface and Body Copy

Montserrat is the primary typeface for UC Irvine’s communications. The versatile sans-serif font is known for its modern and geometric design. Although mainly seen in websites and online media, its high readability and ease of scaling make Montserrat a suitable typeface for printed material, such as brochures, signage and even books. Montserrat is a free font offered by both Google and Adobe.

primary font examples

Secondary Body Copy

Hepta Slab is the secondary typeface for communications. Secondary typeface Hepta Slab is a serif font that provides a more traditional appearance.  This font is most appropriate for body copy, technical information, call-outs, footnotes and other tertiary information. Because this is a Google font italic is available in the italic function of your font tool. The Hepta Slab is a free font offered by both Google and Adobe.

Additional Typefaces

Kievit Slab continues to be an acceptable typeface and is still allowed for use in the brand.

secondary font examples

Web Typefaces

Academic

Arial is used for as the primary font ALL digital/web applications for UCI’s academic campus.

Roboto Slab (available from Google Fonts) may be used in lieu of Kievit Slab for headings and subheadings.

UCI Health

Calibri is used for ALL digital/web applications for UCI Health.