The Cal Poly Mustangs logo represents the university mascot's power, vitality, and independence. The logo depicts a galloping horse in the middle, with "Cal Poly" text arched on its flanks. This design, founded in 1999, symbolizes an indomitable attitude and promotes the key principle of "Learn by Doing" at Cal Poly.
The Cal Poly Mustangs are athletic teams that represent California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California. The institution competes in NCAA Division I sports as a member of the Big West Conference, with the exception of football, which plays in the Big Sky. The Mustangs compete in a variety of sports, including basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, volleyball, wrestling, and track & field. The university's mascot is the Mustang, and its colors are green and gold.
The Cal Poly Mustangs Logo serves as the visual backbone of the brand’s identity, reflecting the brand’s core values, mission, and ambition in a single, bold symbol. The design components, such as lines and composition, convey trust, dependability, and progressive qualities, and the color palette represents key brand attributes such as sustainability, growth, and authenticity.
