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NL-RUHR
The Ruhr area in Germany is one of the three areas that carry the title European Capital of Culture 2010. It's 53 cities and 5 million inhabitants have a history of coal and steel industries. As a neighboring country and trade partner, Holland has the largest contribution in cultural activities of all countries.More than 150 activities by Dutch artists, theater makers, musicians and designers will take place in the Ruhr area in 2010. The Dutch consulate chose the brandname NL-Ruhr under which all of these activities are united.Lava designed a logo based on the Dutch license plate, a known symbol since many Germans see the Dutch passing through with their caravans. The license plate also stands for the Dutch mobility during the Ruhr activities, moving around from city to city as a travelling festival. Lava designed a typeface based on the industrial heritage of the Ruhr area, creating a recognizable and unique language for all of the activities.A simple identity was created (consisting of the logo, the font and the yellow color) so all participating artists and organizations could easily use and adopt elements, and support the combined Dutch efforts and activities.nl-ruhr.deThe Ruhr area in Germany is one of the three areas that carry the title European Capital of Culture 2010. It's 53 cities and 5 million inhabitants have a history of coal and steel industries. As a neighboring country and trade partner, Holland has the largest contribution in cultural activities of all countries.
More than 150 activities by Dutch artists, theater makers, musicians and designers will take place in the Ruhr area in 2010. The Dutch consulate chose the brandname NL-Ruhr under which all of these activities are united.
Lava designed a logo based on the Dutch license plate, a known symbol since many Germans see the Dutch passing through with their caravans. The license plate also stands for the Dutch mobility during the Ruhr activities, moving around from city to city as a travelling festival. Lava designed a typeface based on the industrial heritage of the Ruhr area, creating a recognizable and unique language for all of the activities.
A simple identity was created (consisting of the logo, the font and the yellow color) so all participating artists and organizations could easily use and adopt elements, and support the combined Dutch efforts and activities.