Image of people in their working environment as part of the visual brand world.

An optimised presence for a strong brand in the HR network

BrandingBrand StrategyCorporate DesignCommunication Strategy

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Personalführung (DGFP) has been one of the most important institutions in German human resources management for over 70 years. With the Corporate Design revised by us, the DGFP receives a sharpened, consistent appearance that underlines its role as a forward-looking, professional and connecting authority in the HR field.

Sharpened brand identity

A new visual language creates clarity, structure and recognisability. Typography, imagery, colour concept and layout system, among other things, were revised with the aim of professionalising and modernising the appearance without losing its identity.

 

The corporate design applied to the website, event materials, name badges and social media communication.

The logo – conciseness through clarity

The existing DGFP logo was carefully revised without changing its recognition value. The characteristic arrow in the emblem remains the defining element, but was optimised in proportion and colour contrast.

DGFP logo animation with the gradual build-up of the brand's characteristic design elements.

People at the centre

The imagery was completely revised. Authentic, natural motifs show people in realistic working situations, with a focus on interaction, diversity and optimism.

Photographic motifs from modern working environments, teamwork and professional development.

Distinctive imagery

Previously, the brand lacked a consistent, recognisable image style. Today, a clear, bright look shapes the presence. Cut-out portraits on coloured brand areas complement the image photos and can be used flexibly, for example in social media formats or as visual backgrounds in digital applications such as Microsoft Teams.

Portraits of specialists and managers as part of the authentic imagery of the DGFP.
Digital event formats and virtual encounters in the DGFP's corporate design.

Consistent design language

The pictograms were completely redesigned. They take up design principles of the logo – rounded corners, a uniform stroke width, geometric clarity. In doing so, they create a visual link between brand and content.

A new visual language for the DGFP
Custom-developed icons and illustrations for communicating topics, services and events.

The key visual – an overarching frame for important content

The new key visual translates the theme of connection and focus on people into a modular design element. A frame-and-area system that highlights text or images acts as a visual link across all formats. It provides structure, orientation and high recognisability.

Graphic key visuals, logo animations and typical brand design elements in the corporate design of the DGFP.
Opening slide of a DGFP annual conference with event branding, image motif and sponsor integration.

The purpose-built style guide defines design principles, colour and typography rules, the use of the key visual and icons, and examples of digital and analogue applications. This creates a clear set of rules that provides confidence in implementation while leaving enough flexibility to keep developing the brand in a lively way.

The DGFP's digitally presented style guide with layout rules, grid structure and design principles.

From print to digital

The result is a professional, lively Corporate Design that connects all brand elements: logo, colour, typography, imagery and layout system.

It strengthens the DGFP's profile, creates clarity in its presence and enables consistent brand communication across all channels.

Presentation at a DGFP event with branded communication media in the room.
„A key part of the process was to review the existing design substance in a structured way and refine it together with the DGFP team. In close coordination, we created clarity and derived concrete rules from it that will ensure a professional and consistent brand presence in future.“
Sarah Matzke, Senior Designer Arndtteunissen
Employees in an event setting and digital communication measures for the anniversary of a DGFP event series.
The DGFP corporate design applied to event signage, conference communication and publications.
For all general topics and enquiries, please feel free to contact Christian Malling.

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

Christian Malling
Senior Project Manager