– a blog about my work, research, ideas, typography and passion for books.

annual report 2014, bodil

15.11.2015

Årsrapport-Bodil

PERSONAL PROJECT |  New year, new annual report for Bodil, my own company. This year the theme is pattern. Our lives are filled with patterns, we can see them everywhere; outside, inside, in nature, on signs, clothing, interior, vegetables… Pattern can be simple or incredibly complex. Pattern is often used by designers, it’s easy to use, yet so difficult. How do we communicate with pattern, what should it say, what colors to use, what forms must be designed and repeated? The possibilities and combinations are endless. Pattern can stand out, do the job unique, it can surprise and make sure we understand. How can we analyze and deconstruct, create rhythm and always find new details. This years annual report reflects around some of these questions.

E.C. DAHLS BRYGGERI. NEW VISUAL IDENTITY.

19.10.2015

E.C.Dahls

WORK | In cooperation with Ingrid Baadnes and Nina Fjelnset from ablemagic we have worked with the new identity for E.C. Dahls Bryggeri in Trondheim. E.C. Dahls Bryggeri was founded in 1856, and in 2015 a collaboration between E.C. Dahls Bryggeri and the renowned Brooklyn Brewery, New York started. The brewery will reopen late summer 2016 with a restaurant and a pub, in addition to that the brewery will produce both popular local Dahls beer, as well as new craft beers that take inspiration from both Norwegian and US craft brewing traditions.

We have worked closely with Ringnes and the people from Brooklyn Brewery when developing the identity for the brewery. The logo of E.C. Dahls Bryggeri is a new, modernized version of the old E.C. Dahls Bryggeri logo; the inverted, italic E. This creates a high level of recognition. It is built on tradition, but the simplification creates a more modern expression. The brewery opens its gates to the public. The symbol is not within a closed circle, but an open one, that might give associations to a classic beer barrel. See more from the visual identity.

En spurv på en snor / Bird on the Wire. the book has arrived.

01.10.2015

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WORK | Roar Øhlander has worked as a photographer in Trondheim since 1969. He has worked with many genres, from portrait to architecture photography, including images from his daily life and personal events. I have designed a large photo book where selection of his images is collected. The book was launched in conjunction with an exhibition in Trondheim Kunstforening. See more from the book En spurv på en snor / Bird on the Wire.

visual identity for charlottenlund videregående skole

20.07.2015

Charlottenlund

WORK | Working with the visual identity for Charlottenlund videregående skole (Charlottenlund upper secondary school) has been an interesting prosess. I have worked closely with the customer with workshop, meetings and discussions before we found the final solution. The identity is based on the values vibrant, engaged and solid and the motto growing talents. The logo symbol is therefore designed to show growth, direction and diversity through expressions and colors. See more from the visual identity.

paper dialogues. final destination.

09.06.2015

Paper Dialogues

WORK | The Paper Dialogues exhibition has now reached its final destination; Nordenfjeldske Kunstindustrimuseum in Trondheim 13 June  –  23 August. The exhibition is a collaboration between Xiaoguang Qiao from China and Karen Bit Vejle from Scandinavia. The amazing paperclips has been shown in Beijing, Shanghai, Oslo and is now in Trondheim. Take a look at the catalogue and the visual identity.

«bird on the wire». working with a new and exciting book.

28.05.2015

En-spurv-på-en-snor

WORK | Roar Øhlander is an experienced photographer from Trondheim. He has for a long time fiddled with the idea of making an exhibition of the best he has in his archives and simultaneously create a book of the same material. He will focus on personal imagery and a short biographical text. The project group for the book consists of photographer Kim Nygård and journalist Åge Winge, both from Adresseavisen, Roar and myself. Book release and exhibition at Trondheim Kunstforening, Trondheim October 3.

CATALOGUE for a new exhibition at the Norwegian National Museum of Justice

19.05.2015

Galskapens-fengsel

WORK | In connection with the exhibition Galskapens fengsel at The Norwegian National Museum of Justice, I have designed the catalogue. The exhibition’s main theme is the dangerous lunatics as a social problem through the ages. How have we seen the insanity and mental incapacity, and what has been done to solve this problem? What are the current challenges in security psychiatry? I was inspired by one of the first protocols used at The Criminal Asylum when I designed the cover for the catalogue. The use of creamy white paper together with black and white images gives the catalogue the “old” feeling. See more from the catalogue.

behind the scenes. a new cookbook for lars lian is being planned

19.05.2015

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Kokebok1

WORK | A new and exciting book project is is under development. I am designing a cookbook for Lars Lian who will publish his favorite cakes and dessert recipes. Lars is a well known pastry chef in Norway with many years experience as a TV chef, food writer and author of several cookbooks. All photos by Stian Broch. Stian is a commercial photographer from Norway. His main area is food-photography. stianbroch.com

VISUAL IDENTITY FOR CACCAO

18.03.2015

Caccao_web

WORK | caccao is a Web page that contains Lars Lians own desserts and cake recipes. Lars Lian is a well known pastry chef in Norway with many years experience as a TV chef, food writer and author of several cookbooks. The work is a collaboration with Eirik Backer. The logo was developed to provide a tasteful and delicious expression. caccao.no

WORKING IN NEW YORK

19.02.2015

New-York

WORK | A new client including two days workshop, resulted that I had to go to Brooklyn, New York. In familiar style I extended the trip with a week where I worked in different places, letting me be inspired by The Big City; wall illustrations, typography, galleries, shops, manholes, people, coffee, food, architecture and everything else New York has to offer.

It was freezing cold, but the coffee and the porridge was warm and delicious.