Norwegian graphic, brand and identity design

Graphic design has a long tradition in Norway, and today visual identity and brand awareness is an invaluable tool for any company, large or small, as well as for the communication of public sector services. 

Oslo Lysverker used to be the city’s utility company. Its head office from 1931 has now been resurrected in a new guise as Sommerro hotel. The work to design a brand and identity focused just as much on cultural heritage as on accommodation and catering. 

For a long time, Norwegian designers have been overshadowed by colleagues in neighbouring counties. A series of softly spoken but ambitious books take great strides in making Norwegian design better known at home and abroad. 

In one and the same evening, Kulturhuset in Bergen may be hosting a rock concert, a poetry recital and an exhibition opening. How can a single visual identity communicate it all? 

In 2012, with a new director on board, Bergen International Festival started a strategic process to rejuvenate the almost 70-year-old annual music and performing arts festival.

Urban Infrastructure Partner took over the operating of Oslo City Bike in 2016, and had big ambitions to renew the bike sharing service with new bikes, racks and more users. An essential part of the job was to make the service more visible and accessible in the city landscape, not just physically but also visually.