> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki.simpler.grants.gov/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki.simpler.grants.gov/design-and-research.md).

# DESIGN & RESEARCH

- [Brand guidelines](https://wiki.simpler.grants.gov/design-and-research/brand-guidelines.md): Brand guidelines are rules and standards that define how a brand should be presented.
- [Logo](https://wiki.simpler.grants.gov/design-and-research/brand-guidelines/logo.md)
- [Colors](https://wiki.simpler.grants.gov/design-and-research/brand-guidelines/colors.md)
- [Grid and composition](https://wiki.simpler.grants.gov/design-and-research/brand-guidelines/grid-and-composition.md)
- [Typography](https://wiki.simpler.grants.gov/design-and-research/brand-guidelines/typography.md)
- [Iconography](https://wiki.simpler.grants.gov/design-and-research/brand-guidelines/iconography.md)
- [Photos and illustrations](https://wiki.simpler.grants.gov/design-and-research/brand-guidelines/photos-and-illustrations.md): Photography and illustrations serve to visually communicate Grant.gov's story, values, and personality.
- [Writing standards](https://wiki.simpler.grants.gov/design-and-research/content-guidelines.md)
- [Voice and tone](https://wiki.simpler.grants.gov/design-and-research/content-guidelines/voice-and-tone-guide.md): Guidance for writing content and communications in the Grants.gov brand voice
- [Editorial style](https://wiki.simpler.grants.gov/design-and-research/content-guidelines/editoral-style.md): This page outlines the rules and recommendations for grammar, punctuation, word choice, and formatting to ensure clear, consistent, and on-brand content.
- [Content patterns](https://wiki.simpler.grants.gov/design-and-research/content-guidelines/content-patterns.md)
- [Terminology usage](https://wiki.simpler.grants.gov/design-and-research/content-guidelines/terminology-usage.md): This page explains key terminology decisions to ensure consistency, clarity, and alignment with how users understand and engage with our product. It documents word choices we've made based on research
- [User research](https://wiki.simpler.grants.gov/design-and-research/user-research.md)
- [Grants.gov archetypes](https://wiki.simpler.grants.gov/design-and-research/user-research/grants.gov-archetypes.md)