Aarhus Havn

New times, new opportunities was the headline both for Port of Aarhus' new business strategy and a new corporate visual identity.

Client
Aarhus Havn
Discipline
Brand
Role
Art direction, Lead designer

The Port of Aarhus stands on the shoulders of a strong brand and a history going all the way back to the age of the vikings. For years a landmark for the city of Aarhus and Danish business alike.

A new visual identity and logo had to hold on to part of that core identity, while showing an innovative Port that moves with the times and adapts to new trends and market conditions.

Most of all, the visual lift had to support a new, strong and ambitious strategic direction: Port of Aarhus as a forward-looking and modern company.

Aarhus Havn line icon set in white on navy: ships, globe, service, energy and bridge
Port photograph with the headline 'Gods over kaj' on a sand-coloured panel
Canvas tote bag with the Aarhus Havn wordmark lying on stone steps
The Aarhus Havn wordmark in white on navy
The closed navy Aarhus Havn brand book
Brand book spread on the port's values, beside a photograph of the harbour
Brand book chapter 02, the logo
Brand book chapter 03, the colour palette
Brand book chapter 07, activation examples
Overview of brand manual pages covering logo, colours, photography and layouts
A worker on scaffolding mounting the new Aarhus Havn sign on the headquarters