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Official Brand Guide • 2026

The single source of truth for representing our brand with consistency, heart, and impact. Everything you need — logos, colors, voice, and rules — in one place.

v2026.1 — Updated April 2026
01 — Who We Are
Mission & Purpose
Every piece of communication we put into the world should reflect why we exist. Our mission trinity drives everything.
"Games For Love is a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to easing suffering, saving lives, and creating sustainable futures for children."
Primary Mission Statement — Founded 2018

Primary Slogan

What We Do

We mobilize gaming communities to help kids for life. Through our Program Ecosystem® of six connected programs, we ease suffering, save lives, and build sustainable futures — across all 50 states and 11 countries.

Core Goal

Every $1.50 is a life touched

Up from $1 in 2018. Every dollar invested goes directly toward a child's wellbeing through distraction therapy, education, mentorship, or life-saving care.

The Vision

100M Kids in 10 Years

We completed our first 5-year vision (2021–2025), exceeding our 10M goal to reach 13.07M children and 30M+ hours of reduced suffering. The next decade targets 100 million.

Key Stats
Annual
3M+
Kids Impacted
10M+
Hours of Reduced Suffering
4 Stars
Charity Navigator
50
States
11
Countries
200+
Hospitals & Partners
Cumulative (Since 2018)
13.07M
Kids Impacted
30M+
Hours of Reduced Suffering
5,000+
Kids' Lives Saved
3
Awards & Championships
1,000+
Volunteers
250K+
Volunteer Hours Donated
02 — Logo System
Our Mark
The GFL logo is the heart of our identity. The horizontal layout (mark + wordmark side by side) is our primary logo. Never alter, redraw, or distort it.
Primary Logo — Horizontal
This is the default logo for all materials. The stacked version is reserved for video content with logo animations only.
Black on Light
Grey on Light
White on Dark
White on Brand
Logo Variants
Stacked (Video Only)
Icon Only
Hexagon (6 Programs)
Hexagon (Light Use)
Tagline
Animated
Reversed
Name (Glitch Font II)
16:9 Promo Assets
Footer overlays for 16:9 social/promo images. Our mascot AXY appears in branded content.
16:9 Footer
16:9 Footer Alt
AXY (Mascot)
Clear Space
Maintain clear space equal to the height of the heart icon on all sides. Never crowd the logo.
1x 1x 1x 1x
Minimum Size: Never smaller than 40px height digital / 0.5" print.
Video Placement: Logo in bottom-right corner on all video content.
Glitch/Multicolor Logo: ONLY use on black backgrounds to create an outlined effect. NEVER place on white or light backgrounds — it strains the eyes.
File Naming: Subject_Orgs_Involved_Date
03 — Color Palette
Our Colors
Our primary brand color is the GFLX Mint. The full ecosystem palette connects six program colors with six transition colors, creating a continuous color wheel.
Primary Brand Color
Mint (Primary)
#11E4B7
GFLX / Primary accent / CTAs
Magenta
#E02A7A
Brand accent / Gradient pair
Off-Black
#191919
Text / Dark backgrounds
Off-White
#F0F0F0
Light backgrounds / Cards
Why not pure black/white? We use #191919 and #F0F0F0 so our brand colors remain visible against pure black (#000) and pure white (#FFF) backgrounds.
Program Ecosystem® Colors
Each program owns a color. Use them consistently across all program-specific materials.
1Up LifeBridge
#A7E776
GFLX
#11E4B7
Kids of STEAM
#079BDD
Scholars
#4A24E7
Interns Int'l
#E9605B
League of Pros
#FAD854
In-Between Ecosystem Colors
Transition colors bridge each program color, forming the continuous GFL color wheel. Use for gradients and accent elements.
#7BEF00
#37C1C4
#0955DB
#E02A7A
#F9AB55
#C9EA6E
Neutral Palette
Grey
#808080
Off-Black
#191919
Off-White
#F0F0F0
Gold
#B8860B
Gradients
Brand — #4A24E7 → #E02A7A
Mint — #11E4B7 → #A7E776
Tints: Each program color has 15% and 20% opacity tints for backgrounds. Use color + 15% white for card backgrounds.
Accessibility: Maintain WCAG AA contrast (4.5:1 body, 3:1 large). White text passes on all program colors except Yellow — use Off-Black text on Yellow.

Colorblind Accessibility

Our ecosystem uses a broad spectral range to remain distinguishable across most color vision deficiencies. For deuteranopia/protanopia (red-green): pair Green and Red program elements with shape or label differentiation, not color alone. For tritanopia (blue-yellow): Blue and Yellow programs may appear similar — always include the program name alongside color. When creating data visualizations, supplement color with patterns, icons, or labels.

04 — Typography
Type System
Our type system balances warmth and professionalism. Poppins is our new primary display font, replacing Big John / Slim Joe for all new materials.
Logo Font GFL Glitch Font II (Proprietary)
Use "Games For Love" name ONLY
Tagline Font Big John
Use "Helping Kids For Life®" tagline ONLY
Headlines & Display
We mobilize gaming communities to ease suffering, save lives, and create sustainable futures for children around the world.
Primary Display Poppins
Weights 300–900
Use Headlines, titles, callouts
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
Games For Love was founded in 2018 with a dream: to benefit sick kids and allow everyday heroes in gaming and tech to help children through their gifts and talents.
Web Copy Open Sans
Weights 400–700
Use Body text, paragraphs, UI
EVENT TITLE EXAMPLE
SUBTITLE GOES HERE
Titles Bowlby One SC
Subtitles Bebas Neue
Use Event titles, merch — NEVER for GFL name or taglines
every child deserves a moment of play
Handwritten Caveat
Use Annotations, pull quotes, human touches
Type Scale
H1 / 40px
Heading One
H2 / 30px
Heading Two
H3 / 22px
Heading Three
Body / 15px
Body text for paragraphs and content
Small / 13px
Captions, metadata, details
Mono / 11px
Hex codes, technical labels
GFL Glitch Font II: Proprietary font — used ONLY for the "Games For Love" name in logos. Not for general text.
Big John: Used ONLY for the "Helping Kids For Life®" tagline. Not for general text.
Bowlby One SC: For event titles only. NEVER for GFL name or taglines.
Legacy: Big John / Slim Joe are being phased out in favor of Poppins for general use. Existing tagline treatments retained.
05 — Program Ecosystem®
Six Core Programs
Our Program Ecosystem® connects six programs that work together to ease suffering, save lives, and create sustainable futures. Each has its own logo, color, and identity under the GFL umbrella.
+1Up LifeBridge
Helping kids get well
Life-saving and life-prolonging access to funding for treatments for children in developing countries.
#A7E776
#GFLX
Heal through play
Distraction therapy for hospitalized children — equipment, consoles, games, and cloud solutions. ~$1.50 per session.
#11E4B7
Kids of STEAM
Helping kids learn to code
Fast-track coding education — beginner to functional in as little as 90 days. Free for life.
#079BDD
GFL Scholarships
Helping kids get degrees
Scholarships of Excellence for deserving students pursuing higher education. ~$500 per award.
#4A24E7
Interns International
Helping kids get jobs
Professional placement with development groups and mentors in the League of Pros.
#E9605B
League of Pros
Helping kids give back
Professional volunteer corps uniting industry leaders to mentor, teach, and support children's hospitals.
#FAD854
06 — Voice & Messaging
How We Sound
Our voice is warm, direct, and hopeful. We don't talk at people — we talk with them. We position volunteers as "everyday heroes in gaming and tech." We're serious about our mission but never take ourselves too seriously.

The One-Liner

Games For Love is a 501(c)(3) public charity that mobilizes gaming communities to help kids for life.

The Impact Line

Every $1.50 is a life touched. Every dollar invested goes directly toward a child.

"Every dollar invested is a life changed."

The Heart Line

Distraction therapy helps kids be kids, even in their hardest moments.

"Heal through play"

The Scale Line

Since 2018, we've impacted over 13 million children across 11 countries with 1,000+ skilled volunteers donating 250,000+ hours.

Voice Principles

Warm, Not Soft

We lead with empathy but speak with confidence. We don't sugarcoat the challenges kids face — we frame our work around hope and action.

Active, Not Passive

"We deliver 3 million therapy sessions" not "3 million sessions were delivered." Own the action. Be direct.

Human, Not Corporate

Say "kids" not "youth beneficiaries." Say "play" not "recreational intervention." Position our community as "everyday heroes."

Proprietary & Trademarked Terms
Always capitalize and format these consistently. Terms with ® are registered trademarks.
Helping Kids For Life®
Program Ecosystem®
#gamesforlove
+1Up LifeBridge
#GFLX
Kids of STEAM
GFL Scholarships
Interns International
League of Pros
Cause Jam
Distraction Therapy
Reduced Suffering
07 — Photography
Image Style
Our photography should feel authentic, joyful, and warm. Candid moments of real impact — never staged or stock-feeling. Focus on joy, play, and empowerment — never pity.
Joy in Care
Distraction Therapy
Community

Authentic Moments

Use real photos from GFL events and hospital visits. Prioritize candid shots showing genuine emotion and play.

Warm & Bright

Lean toward warm tones and natural light. Avoid cold, clinical, or overly saturated edits.

Dignity First

Never show children in a way that feels exploitative. Focus on joy, play, and empowerment — not pity.

08 — Visual Rules
Design Conventions
Small details that keep everything cohesive across every touchpoint.

Symbols

Use & or + instead of "and" in headlines and titles. Part of our visual DNA.

Corners

Always use rounded corners over sharp squares. Default: 16px cards, 10px small elements.

Borders

Presentations: 0.5-inch border from all edges. Digital: 24px minimum padding.

Text Treatment

White text on dark backgrounds. 15% opacity color blocking for tinted backgrounds. Callouts bold or ALL CAPS.

09 — Do's & Don'ts
Protect the Brand
These rules keep the GFL brand consistent and trustworthy. When in doubt, check this guide or ask the team.
Do
Use the official horizontal black logo as the primary mark on light backgrounds.
Don't
NEVER use the multicolor/glitch logo on white or light backgrounds — it strains the eyes.
Do
Use the white logo on dark backgrounds for maximum contrast and legibility.
Don't
Never place the logo where it can't be clearly read. Contrast matters.
Do
Use the icon-only mark at small sizes (favicons, avatars, app icons). Use black on light backgrounds.
Don't
Never place the logo on busy, patterned, or visually competing backgrounds.
Do
"Helping Kids For Life®" always uses the Big John font and includes the ® symbol. Never retype it in another font.
Don't
Helping Kids for Life
Never use unapproved fonts or off-brand colors. This erodes trust.
Do
The multicolor/glitch logo may ONLY be used on pure black backgrounds. Prefer white-on-black for accessibility.
Don't
NEVER use the multicolor logo on white or light backgrounds. It causes "visual zapping" and strains the eyes.
More Don'ts
Never add drop shadows, outlines, or effects to the logo
Never change logo colors beyond approved variants
Never place text or elements within the logo clear space
Never recreate or hand-draw the logo — use provided files
Never use outdated logo versions (pre-2021 marks are retired)
Never use program logos without the GFL parent brand nearby
Never use the glitch/multicolor logo on white or light backgrounds
Never use the stacked logo outside of video content
10 — Downloads
All Logo Downloads
Every logo file in one place. Downloads are also available inline throughout each section above.
GFL Horizontal Logo
GFL Stacked Logo (Video Only)
GFL Long Logo
Icon, Hexagon, Name & Extras
Program Logos — All Colorways
Ecosystem
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