IKEA Stays Ahead of The Game With Dynamic Logo System

May. 14, 2019

As part of their successful pitch to lead the design strategy for IKEA logo optimisation, 72andSunny Amsterdam has created a dynamic application of the IKEA logo called ‘The Fönster’. The Fönster forms part of a logo system that is designed to reinforce and integrate the brand into modern touchpoints.

Inter IKEA Systems, the IKEA franchisor, continuously observes and adapts to meet the needs of consumer behaviours and have chosen this moment adopt a new approach, proposed by 72andSunny, that approaches logo design with digital and mobile as the starting point.

Fönster (Swedish) translates into English as “Window” and is designed to reflect the point at which IKEA connects with the world, and the world connects back with IKEA. The transparency reflects core IKEA values of openness, curiosity and optimism that have been central to the brand as they strive to create a better everyday life for the many people.

The Fönster complements the existing and iconic IKEA blue and yellow logo (also optimised as part of the recent process). It will be used to tag and brand IKEA content that isn’t consumed in traditional channels by highlighting specific details, providing different perspectives and complementing work created with any increasing array of partners and collaborators.

Being white and transparent, The Fönster neatly integrates into the beginning, middle or end of digital content, clearly signalling the IKEA Brand and creating more opportunities to integrate the brand with emotional stories.

The Fönster builds on and formalises behaviour that was starting to happen naturally by providing a set of design and implementation guidelines for anyone working with the IKEA Brand.

Carlo Cavallone, Executive Creative Director, Partner at 72andSunny Amsterdam said:

“We have created a future proof version of the iconic IKEA logo. It has been optimised both in form and function, and is now more relevant and effective for the future touch points of the IKEA Brand because it will open up a deeper, and far more emotional connection, between IKEA and a wide audience of people.”

 

Åsa Nordin, Identity & Symbols Leader at Inter IKEA Systems said:

“The Fönster represents an opportunity for IKEA to integrate itself with users and in the market place more than ever. In a world where we can’t predict where IKEA will show up, we need a logo evolution that would allow us to be present and relevant in now and in the future”.