Font "Din Next"
Corporate font
The corporate font used by ETH Zurich is DIN Next. The font is implemented in our corporate design templates.
Arial as an alternative
In certain applications e.g. PowerPoint or word, we revert to the system default font, Arial. We do not mix DIN Next and Arial fonts within the same application.
Typography
Font weights Regular, Medium and Bold
For headlines and running text we use the “Regular” style as a rule. To highlight information we also use medium, bold and italic. We only use these styles sparingly and where they aid comprehension.
Font and colour
We use black script on a white background to ensure maximum legibility. For highlighting, text can be coloured in one of the seven corporate design colours. White text can be placed on coloured areas (e.g. for intro texts or info boxes). We avoid coloured headlines. No colour mishmash.
Licensing of the font
The DIN Next font requires a licence which is not automatically installed on every computer. If you visit the IT Shop, the ordering system for IT Services, you can order the font (for a fee) in the OpenType file format.
The use of the DIN Next webfont is assured if you utilise the correct ETH web templates and ETH domains, and is included in the existing webfont licences.
Font licensing
The DIN Next font requires a licence which is not automatically installed on every computer.
Desktop licence for ETH templates
To use our Indesign templates, the Din Next font must be ordered via the IT shop, just like software. (Service Catalogue / Order Software Product).
Web font licence for websites
The use of DIN Next web fonts is assured for all websites and web applications within the ETH domain. Order the licence for the web font free of charge in the IT shop.
Passing on to external partners
ETH may only pass on the font to printers for concrete print orders. Other partners must purchase their own licence for that typeface: external pageMyfonts.com
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