Video sequence with students on campus during a photo and video shoot.

Rebranding for Deutsche Hochschulwerbung

BrandingCorporate DesignUX DesignUI DesignWeb DesignEditorial Design

Anyone who wants to reach the brightest minds must speak their language – and be where they are. Deutsche Hochschulwerbung is one of the leading providers of university marketing in Germany and connects companies with young target groups directly in everyday student life. For almost three decades, the company has been developing campaigns that reach students where the future takes shape: on campus, in lecture halls, canteens and digital channels.

A logo for the future of university marketing

The new logo forms the visual core of Deutsche Hochschulwerbung's brand identity. The reduced formal language and clear typography create a modern, digital appearance and strengthen the brand's recognisability. The brand mark works flexibly across all media – from digital applications to traditional media. This creates a strong visual identity that underlines the positioning as an expert in university and campus marketing and retains the well-known brand name.
Image of the redesigned logo of Deutsche Hochschulwerbung.
Animation of the Deutsche Hochschulwerbung logo.

Digital brand communication for modern university marketing

The new website translates the brand identity into a digital experience world. Clear structures, a modern web design and an intuitive user experience make the services of Deutsche Hochschulwerbung quick to grasp.
Content, media and campaigns are presented clearly, providing direct access to the topics of university marketing, recruiting and brand communication on campus.

Image of the Deutsche Hochschulwerbung website on a laptop and smartphone.
Film footage of students on campus during a photo and video shoot.
Students chat in the corridor in front of a lecture hall on campus.

Authentic imagery from everyday student life

A dedicated photo and video shoot on campus creates an authentic imagery for the new brand identity (photography and videography: Matthias Morawetz). Students are shown in real situations of their everyday campus life – in lecture halls, in the canteen or in the university's meeting spaces.

The visual language creates closeness to the target group and makes everyday student life tangible. At the same time, it underlines Deutsche Hochschulwerbung's expertise in dealing with this coveted target group. Through the continuous observation of developments and trends, effective concepts for product and HR campaigns emerge.

For universities across Germany, Deutsche Hochschulwerbung develops individual campaign formats – from traditional campus media to attention-grabbing guerrilla actions.

„The collaboration was characterised by very personal support and a clear eye for our brand. Together, we created a branding that makes our values visible and gives our Corporate Design a contemporary and concise form.“
Ioannis Voudouris, Managing Director
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Editorial Design and illustrations in the new brand identity

The brochure translates the new brand identity into a clear Editorial Design. Generous layouts, concise typography and the brand's characteristic colour world create a calm yet striking design.

Bespoke illustrations complement the imagery and visualise the brand's central themes. They create a distinctive graphic language and, alongside the photographs, offer an additional layer for conveying services and content vividly.

Overview of various illustrations on topics such as growth, strategy and ideas.
Presentation slide with key figures and insights in the corporate design.
Cover image of a Deutsche Hochschulwerbung presentation with an illustration in the corporate design.

A consistent presentation design was developed for internal and external communication. The new presentation slides pick up key design elements of the Corporate Design and structure content, data and insights clearly and comprehensibly.

All other business media – from the business card to brochures and promotional materials – were also designed in the new brand identity. This creates a consistent appearance across all communication media.

Person carrying a cloth bag with the Deutsche Hochschulwerbung logo.
Baseball cap with the Deutsche Hochschulwerbung logo as part of the brand identity.
Branded notebook and ballpoint pen of the Deutsche Hochschulwerbung on a table.
Front and back of a Deutsche Hochschulwerbung business card.
Printed logo of the Deutsche Hochschulwerbung on a white T-shirt.
For all general topics and enquiries, please feel free to contact Christian Malling.

We look forward to a no-obligation initial consultation with you

Christian Malling
Senior Project Manager