Open State Foundation

Open State, clear focus

Rebranding and visual identity refresh

Open State Foundation is committed to a government that’s open, digital, and accountable. Through initiatives around open data, transparency, and civic engagement, the foundation plays a key role in strengthening democracy. Vormstrateeg helps Open State bring that mission to life—visually and with impact.

From Logo to Brand Identity

For years, we collaborated on visual communication for a range of projects like Coronalert, Open Poen, AccountabilityHack, Digging for Data, Poliscoops, Ubbo Mapper, and Open Publiceren. Each project had its own look and feel, completely separate from Open State’s core identity.

After all these standalone styles, the question arose: how can we position the Open State Foundation brand itself more clearly and consistently?

Clear Style, Broad Application

We restyled the existing logo and created a full logo package, ready for use across all formats—from print to digital platforms. We also brought structure to the visual identity: color use, typography, and graphic elements now form a consistent whole. On top of that, we designed a new website, with technical development handled in-house by Open State.

Design for Progress

The result: a brand that holds its own. Open, professional, and accessible—just like Open State at its core. A visual identity that gives space to substance and builds trust with the public and partners alike.


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What we have done:

Brand positioning

Design

Branding

Webdesign

PowerPoint slide showing the new Open State brand design applied to presentation materials.

Tom about
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“…Highly recommended if you’re looking for a designer who’s genuinely involved. Thanks to Vormstrateeg, our great ideas now come across professionally through sharp, well-designed websites!”

Tom Kunzler, Adjunct-directeur – Open State Foundation 

Visual of the Accountability Hack project page showcasing consistent branding within the new identity.
Tablet view of the redesigned Open State website displaying structured layout and visual style.
Refined Open State logo featuring updated typography and simplified design.
Mobile view of the Open State website demonstrating responsive design and cohesive brand elements.