Updating regional hex logos

Updating regional hex logos

All regional chapters should update their hex logos to align with the new RLadies+ branding. Updates include color changes, logo updates, and switching typography to the Poppins font.

The RLadies+ logo with a purple R-plus symbol and the text RLadies+ in dark gray
The new RLadies+ brand identity

Here is an example of a regional hex logo before and after the update:

The old R-Ladies Buenos Aires hex logo with the classic gray R logo and purple butterfly in a purple-outlined hexagon
Before: the old R-Ladies Buenos Aires hex logo

The updated RLadies+ Buenos Aires hex logo with the new purple R-plus monogram, updated text, and bolder hexagon outline
After: the updated RLadies+ Buenos Aires hex logo

What you need

Affinity Studio basics

The Affinity Studio interface has four main areas:

  1. Top menu: File operations and settings
  2. Mode interface: Switch between vector and image editing (Vector Persona)
  3. Right-side panel: Selection, drawing, and color tools
  4. Left-side panel: Layers, text, and organizational features

Affinity Designer workspace with both the old and new hex logos open, with numbered annotations pointing to the menu bar (1), Vector Persona toggle (2), left toolbar (3), and right panels (4)
The Affinity Designer interface with key areas highlighted

Key tools you will use:

Tool Icon Purpose
Move Tool The Move Tool icon (white arrow cursor) Selecting and moving objects
Pen Tool The Pen Tool icon (white pen nib) Editing vector paths
Colour Picker The colour picker/eyedropper icon Sampling and matching colours

Importing files

Open existing logo files (SVG, PDF, EPS, AI) via drag-and-drop or File > Open.

When importing a PDF, use the following settings:

The PDF Options import dialog showing Load all pages selected, Import as Artboards, and a preview of the hex logo
Importing a chapter logo PDF into Affinity Designer

Editing the template

Templates organise content into three layers:

  1. Logo layer — the RLadies+ logo elements
  2. Purple outline layer (locked) — the hex border
  3. Content layer — your chapter-specific content

The Layers panel showing three layers: logo at the top, purple outline (locked) in the middle, and content (selected) at the bottom
The template layer structure

Select the Content layer to edit your chapter’s name and illustrations.

The hex logo template with the City name here placeholder text selected, showing selection handles
Selecting the placeholder city name text for editing

To find and select decorative elements like curves or wave paths, expand the Content layer in the Layers panel.

The hex logo template with the Layers panel expanded, showing arrows pointing to the content layer, sublayers, and a selected decorative curve
Navigating the layer hierarchy to find decorative elements

Recoloring

Apply the updated brand colors using either method:

Manual selection: Select an element, then open the Colour Chooser to change its stroke or fill colour.

The hex logo template with a curve element selected and the Colour Chooser dialog open, with numbered steps: select the curve (1), click the colour indicator (2), click the colour picker (3), or use the eyedropper (4)
Changing the colour of individual elements

Batch selection: Use Layer > Select > Same > Stroke Colour to select all elements sharing the same colour at once, then change them all together.

The Layer menu open showing Select > Same > Stroke Colour, used to batch-select all objects with the same stroke colour
Batch-selecting all elements with the same stroke colour

Color Hex code
Blue Violet #881ef9
Bastille Black #2f2f30
Lavender White #ededf4
Brilliant Rose #ff5b92
Dodger Blue #146af9

Exporting

  1. Go to File > Export
  2. Select PNG format and appropriate resolution
  3. Ensure the correct area or page is selected
  4. Click Export

The Export dialog with PNG selected, showing a preview of the updated hex logo at 520 by 601 pixels and a list of available formats
Exporting the completed hex logo as PNG

Resources