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Layout Specifications

Below are layout specifications and examples of many common Cleveland Clinic brand communications. When designing materials, follow these specifications as closely as possible and refer to the examples for guidance on the placement of the visual elements.

Standard finished sizes

  • Letter – 8 ½” X 11.”
  • Legal – 8 ½” X 14.”
  • Slim Jim – 4″ x 9.″
  • Medium sized brochure – Folded 6″ x 9″ or 5 ½” x 8 ½.”
  • Postcards – 4 1/4″ x 6″ , 6″ x 9.″
  • Invitations / Physician Announcements / Panel Card Invitation – 5″ x 7″ with A7 envelope.
  • Folders – 9” x 12.”

Layout Specifications: 8½” x 11” Grid

The exhibit demonstrates basic grid specifications for standard letter formats. When designing communications in this format, follow these specifications as closely as possible.

Please note: The Cleveland Clinic Grid is based on 3 equal bands that divide the top half of the page into thirds. When a single band is used, the logo is always vertically centered in the middle of the band. If two bands are used, the logo is always vertically centered in the top band.
8½” x 11” Grids

8½” x 11” Collateral Examples

The examples below show a number of design variations for Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Children’s collateral.

Please note: When using the Cleveland Clinic Children’s logo, actual size should be 3.25″ in length.

8½” x 11” Collateral Examples

8 x 11 example

8½” x 11” Example

8 x 11 example

8½” x 11” Example

8 x 11 example

8½” x 11” Example

8 x 11 example

8½” x 11” Example

Layout Specifications: Slim Jim 4” x 9”

The exhibits below demonstrate basic grid specifications for Slim Jim formats. When designing communications in this format, follow these specifications as closely as possible.

Please note: When using the Cleveland Clinic Children’s logo, actual size should be 3″ in length.

Slim Jim 4” x 9” Grids
Slim Jim 4” x 9” Collateral Examples

Slim Jim 4” x 9” Collateral Examples

4 x 9 slim jim brochure example

Slim Jim Grid 4” x 9” Option 1 Example

4 x 9 slim jim brochure example

Slim Jim Grid 4” x 9” Option 2 Example

4 x 9 slim jim brochure example

Slim Jim Grid 4” x 9” Alternate Example

Layout Specifications: Brochures

The exhibits below demonstrate basic grid specifications for brochure formats. When designing communications in this format, follow these specifications as closely as possible.

Please note: When using the Cleveland Clinic Children’s logo, actual size should be 3″ in length.

Brochure Grids
Brochure Collateral Examples

Brochure Collateral Examples

6 x 9 brochure example

6” x 9” Brochure Example

5.5 x 8.5 brochure example

5½“ x 8½” Brochure Example

Layout Specifications: Postcards

The exhibits below demonstrate basic grid specifications for postcard formats. When designing communications in this format, follow these specifications as closely as possible.

Please note: When using the Cleveland Clinic Children’s logo, actual size should be 3″ in length.

Postcard Grids
Postcard Collateral Examples

Postcard Collateral Examples

9 x 6 postcard example

9” x 6” Postcard Example

6 x 4.25 postcard example

6” x 4¼” Postcard Example

Layout Specifications: Mailers

The exhibits below demonstrate basic grid specifications for mailer formats. When designing communications in this format, follow these specifications as closely as possible.

Please note: When using the Cleveland Clinic Children’s logo, actual size should be 3″ in length.

Mailer 5” x 7” Examples

Mailer 5” x 7” Examples

5 x 7 mailer example

5” x 7” Mailer Example

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