The redesign covered the branding system and all association publications. Stiftung Warentest, publisher of “test” and “Finanztest” magazines, is highly trusted by the German population overall.

Awards

  • The Design Award of the Federal Republic Germany 2010
    Nomination in category Corporate Design
  • Corporate Design Preis 2009
    Award for corporate design
  • European Design Awards 2009
    Silver for corporate design
  • red dot communication design award 2009
    red dot for corporate design

Involved areas of expertise

Services

  • Visual identity
  • Corporate design
  • Logo system
  • Logo development
  • Imagery
  • Signage
  • Building branding
  • Brand and design guidelines
  • Corporate design guidelines
  • Editorial design
  • Online design manual
  • Brand portal

Client

Stiftung Warentest

Industry

Media & telecommunications, Culture & institutions

Project

Corporate design

Year

2008

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