Design Resources
Design software
At American Airlines we use Sketch as our primary visual design tool. Several platform libraries are hosted on Sketch Cloud so designers have access to the latest versions of visual elements. We also use Axure RP for design prototyping and interactive testing.
Download Sketch
Sketch is the primary user interface design tool used at American Airlines for all digital platforms, including desktop and mobile web, mobile app, and self-service kiosk terminals.
You can download the latest release of Sketch from the Bohemian Coding web site. A valid license subscription is needed in order to run the software.
Install platform Sketch libraries
A Sketch library has been created for the American Airlines app, which is available on both Android and iOS. Permissions may need to be granted in order to subscribe to the library and receive design updates.
A Sketch library has been created for the desktop and mobile web versions of aa.com. Permissions may need to be granted in order to subscribe to the library and receive design updates.
Download Axure RP
For legacy designs and many desktop web designs, we use Axure RP for prototyping and design work.
You can download the latest Axure RP link from Axure’s web site. A valid team license login is necessary in order to run the software.
Install Axure widget libraries
Two widget libraries have been created for Axure RP that contain basic elements of the desktop and mobile web experience on aa.com. These libraries contain many legacy aa.com elements and have not been updated since December 2016.
These libraries are compatible with any copy of Axure RP running on both macOS and Windows.
Axure RP Desktop web widget library (Dec 2016)
Axure RP Mobile web widget library (Dec 2016)
A wireframe library has been created for Axure RP containing basic elements, modules and flows for desktop, mobile web, app, and SSM experiences. This library will continue to evolve and grow with a goal to reduce time on tasks for information architects at the beginning stages of a project.
Axure RP Wireframe library (Last updated Jan 2019)
Fonts
American uses several weights of American Sans, a custom corporate typeface created to represent our brand. Install the entire font set to guarantee full fidelity when viewing or working with design files.
Download the complete American Sans font library
American Sans Font Family (ZIP file)
Individual weights
Both OpenType (OTF) and TrueType (TTF) versions for each weight of American Sans are available. Where possible, always install the OpenType version on macOS or Windows.
American Sans Regular - OTF | TTF
American Sans Italic - OTF | TTF
American Sans Medium - OTF | TTF
American Sans Medium Italic - OTF | TTF
American Sans Light - OTF | TTF
American Sans Light Italic - OTF | TTF
American Sans Book - OTF | TTF
American Sans Book Italic - OTF | TTF
American Sans Bold - OTF | TTF
American Sans Bold Italic - OTF | TTF
American Icon Font v5.0
Download and install the American Icon Font v5.0 for access to the core 144 glyphs currently served by aa.com, our mobile app, and self-service kiosk machines.
American Icon Font (OTF only)
Artwork and brand imagery
American Ailines maintains a large library of approved marketing photos, design elements, branded imagery and graphics, and logotype resources on a separate web site.
All imagery and graphics are the sole property of American Airlines and approved elements are not licensed for personal use or to be distributed to third-parties without express written permission.
American Airlines Brand Site (login required)