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The ride to success!

Suitable illustrations

A renowned motorcycling trade magazine is looking for suitable illustrations for a monthly blog. The organisation wants to use the 12 blogs to engage the readers in the world of lobbying in political The Hague.

Client: KNMV – Royal Dutch Motorcyclists Association

“Brandcode approached the original request from a completely different angle. The result is a more efficient structure and better end results.”

Tom Schutte
Manager Creative

Creative process

The client had an idea about having recognisable illustrations made that would accompany a column. However, the available budget was not sufficient to make suitable illustrations throughout the year. Illustrations are generally speaking quite costly and time-consuming. Photographs are relatively cheaper, quicker to achieve, and lend themselves to editing to create suitable illustrations. Do we have a motorcyclist in our team? Check! With his own motorbike? No. Solution? Within our network? Yes! Double-check!

Photoshoot at well-known locations in The Hague

The day of the shoot: our colleague motorcyclist wears a black waistcoat, jeans, retro helmet and huge aviators. In short: a matching, dandy look. Our photographer captured the perfect images at well-known locations in The Hague – with a political twist, of course.

Thanks to the varying locations, the organisation was able to achieve 12 suitable images for the monthly blog in just one day, all to engage the readers in the world of lobbying in political The Hague.

Stunning black-and-white illustrations

A full day of photography and photo editing delivers the black-and-white illustrations the client wanted. The style of the images can be used to create a look for other communications. With a small budget, the client still achieved a year’s worth of professional images for their monthly blogs.

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Knowledge app for the ACD

Car-hacking? Keep checking!

Digital campaign to combat car-hacking

Brandcode received a request from VBV-SCM for a campaign to combat the growing phenomenon of car-hacking. It’s an issue that Brandcode is happy to help eliminate, especially because there is an easy way to stop this organised crime.

Client: VBV-SCM

“The campaign achieved results that completely exceeded expectations. The hack-check turned out to be an amazing crowd-puller, resulting in 60,000 hack-checks.

Onno Schaap
Creative Director

Reporting car theft

Van den Heuvel used his celebrity status to generate extra attention from television and newspapers. We placed billboards by the side of the road to garner interest among motorists. The laatjeautoniethacken.nl website – developed by Brandcode – displayed live updates of car thefts reported to police, through a pop-up from a register database. This initiative also created extra awareness among visitors.

Do the hack-check

The laatjeautoniethacken.nl website features a simple test for car owners to check whether your specific model is susceptible to hacking. If yes, you can take appropriate action immediately: our programmers have incorporated a database that checks the details provided. If required, the customer can be referred to a company that specialises in car security.

A great success

We realised a total campaign consisting of a campaign style, video, text, website, leaflet material and a billboard campaign. The campaign achieved results that completely exceeded expectations. The hack-check turned out to be an amazing crowd-puller, resulting in 60,000 hack-checks. The campaign was developed and produced entirely in-house, ensuring rapid adaptability, short lines and optimised results.

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The ride to success!

Clearly defined global image for Kiwa

Kiwa house-style

Kiwa is among the global top 20 of companies working on testing, inspection and certification (TIC). This successful organisation has acquired many competitors over the last few years. Positive news, but it meant Kiwa had to deal with a great variety of communications. Brandcode was asked to create a unified style: one Kiwa.

“Each country uses the elements designed by Brandcode. It means Kiwa exudes a unified look across the world.”

Onno Schaap
Creative Director

Complex and
challenging task

Brandcode was asked to rejuvenate the logo, the house-style and the visual identifiers. A complex task, due to the different countries, cultures and preferences. The management team in the Netherlands expressed a wish for retaining the well-known beaver in the logo. What’s more, the logo and style had to be broad-based – this was important,

with or without keeping the beaver.

We used the various styles to develop a single recognisable style that took into account the diversity of requirements and expectations. With small nuances and a familiar nod to the old style, but also with a completely new approach. Designs were created that either clearly showed the beaver or partially showed the beaver, and designs that did not feature the beaver at all.

Presenting designs

The management team was included in the design process at an early stage. After gathering a broad array of designs, we started funnelling ideas. The resulting designs were presented to the marketing department in the Netherlands and abroad. It is important to get everyone singing from the same hymn sheet when working on change projects. Eventually, a final style and new logo were selected that still included the beaver.

Clearly defined global image

Brandcode rolled all manner of items in the new style, for each country – even China. We used an online portal with a house-style handbook full of basic elements and templates. The handbook contains all guidelines for design and layout. Every country uses the elements, ensuring Kiwa exudes a unified look across the world, Evoking tremendous image recognition and familiarity among the target group.

Video and content production approach

Further development of the resources is ongoing even at present. Brandcode genuinely acts as an extension to Kiwa’s internal marketing department: Strategically proactive, with communicative implementation. Right now, we are designing a unified style for video and content productions.

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Can I app a minute with you…

Improving feedback

Can I app a minute with you so I can give you some feedback? Brandcode was asked by the VUMC Amsterdam if we could get involved in the feedback improvement process related to interns, junior doctors and the client. The end goal: optimisation of the learning process.

Client: UMC Amsterdam

“The success of the app has meant that other departments within the hospital have also started working with the Feedback App.”

Brandon de la Parra
Developer

Team of specialists

A Brandcode team of specialists developed the app. There was continuous harmonisation with the end users throughout the build process. After all, the end users are ideally placed to know about needs, requirements and the applications that be most useful in a hectic work environment. The app has enabled more efficient feedback, with time savings for employees.

The build phase resulted in Brandcode devising a hands-on feedback application that is practical and quick to use in the workplace. The application can be used by doctors, nurses and interns or junior doctors to provide feedback in a quicker and more efficient way. Very useful, as feedback is a crucial aspect of ensuring the best possible learning results within the VUMC.

The Feedback App

Before, team members would just tell each other ‘you’re doing a good job’ or ‘maybe you could do this better’; often incomplete comments that did not yield the best results for the learning process. The new application prevents the above. Now feedback can be provided in a specific and efficient manner.

The Feedback App is available on Android and Apple in a Cross Platform Framework. This means the app only has to be developed once to work on both systems, saving money on development and maintenance costs in the long term. The VUMC is also able to manage and structure the app entirely independently, by way of an online control environment. The application is fast, simple and secure.

Improving medical care

The success of the app has meant that other departments within the hospital have also started working with the Feedback App. Brandcode continues to play an active role in optimisation of the app, together with the VUMC. Brandcode is proud that the application of this e-health technology contributes to the improvement of medical care.

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Clearly defined global image for Kiwa

Website template with a bespoke twist

Website template

Car body repair shop WIBU is a renowned company. Since its establishment in 1976, it has grown into a well-known company in The Hague. The current website was lacking and needed a significant overhaul. Brandcode was asked to build a new website that meets contemporary demands and is easy to find in Google.

Client: WIBU car body repair shop

The new website is secure, fast, and easy to find in Google. In short: it meets today’s requirements.”

Michel Rolvink
Copywriter / SEO specialist

Content kick-off

Before we start the build, we get acquainted by way of a content kick-off. What are the wishes and needs? Who is the target group? Which services do you want to emphasise? Which search terms should bring you up in the Google search results? The content kick-off is used to determine the website menu structure, among other things.

Writing
SEO web texts

As soon as the menu structure is finalised in consultation with the client, our web builders start the engines. In the meantime, our SEO copywriter gathers the right information through interviews and a tour of the company. We also carry out keyword research to ascertain the exact search terms that are relevant to WIBU, to ensure the findability of the website, more traffic and a higher chance of conversion.

Easy to find in Google

The WIBU website is easy to find in Google with the keywords important to the company, thanks to SEO optimisation. In addition, the website is now clear and uncluttered, fast, mobile-friendly and secure. In short: it meets today’s requirements.

Report your damage

Ease of use to the nth degree: report your damage. Take a photo of the damage to your car and send it to WIBU via their website. The experts will assess the damage and give you the right advice.

Professional photography

A photoshoot at WIBU has added a polished look to the website. Professional images adorn each page of the website, perfectly complementing the look & feel of the website and the image of the company. There are plenty of images still available for upcoming news items or blogs, creating consistency in new publications.

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+James, the super- smart assistant

Digital platform

The James Company asked us a questions which seemed simple at first: is it possible to build a digital platform that allows us to offer our online convenience services to the occupants in our properties? Ranging from access to rental documents and a moving house service to ordering a driver or bespoke flooring. All in just a few clicks.

Client: The James Company

“We used well-thought-out system architecture to create a future-proof foundation ready for further development over the coming years.”

Brandon de la Parra
Developer

State-of-the-art technological product

A question that led to the birth of our James®. Our team of consultants, developers and designers succeeded in creating a state-of-the-art technological product. The original CMS did not suffice for James® as it did not offer the desired level of dynamics and customisation.

Our team built a new platform based on the Symfony framework, suitable for dynamic order processes and third-party services. The order process and bookings and linked to E-commerce systems and payment systems. In addition, Brandcode developed a native Android and iOS application that is closely interwoven with the website yet offers extra options such as push notifications.

Customisation for each apartment

Example: one of the services on offer by James® is a floor service. A few clicks and the resident is provided with a bespoke flooring quotation for one or more rooms in his or her apartment. To make this seemingly simple service possible, we needed to clear some complex technical hurdles,

because the application contains all measurements of all rooms and apartments in a building. The occupant logs in, James® has the details of the relevant apartment and uses the home’s specific measurements to provide an immediate quotation straight from the flooring company. In short: genuine customisation for each apartment.

Concierge of the future

The platform was built using the highest standards for security, scalability and white label: with the option to configure to individual house-style and layout. The James Company now offers the online portal and digital personal assistant James® in more than 20 buildings. At Brandcode, we continue to develop and improve the service-oriented James®. He is the concierge of the future and an absolute added pitching value to The James Company. And the bonus is that residents are very happy with our James®!

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Website template with a bespoke twist

Coca-Cola – let’s open it!

Concept, strategy
and implementation

We were asked by Dr2 to join the thought-sharing process on the concept, strategy and implementation of the opening of new Coca-Cola premises in Rotterdam. There was also a wish to work with urban artists: Freestyle artists with impressive talent for jumping, cycling and climbing, or amazing football skills

Client: Dr2 Events & Campaigns

“Brandcode brought a dazzling opening of a our new premises. The concept and implementation were presented in perfect harmony.”

Jimmy Thepass
Photo / Videographer

Rotterdam
skyline

Coca-Cola’s wish was to incorporate iconic buildings in Rotterdam in the concept. We quickly came up with the idea to make Coca-Cola emerge gradually in the shape of the Rotterdam skyline. We filmed the artists at iconic buildings, such as the Erasmus bridge and the Euromast. We shot short and fast clips, with editing to ensure their movements were shadowed by the red Coca-Cola energy.

From edit to
live direction

After the clip was showcased, the street artists entered the new building one by one. Their acrobatic skills created the right ambiance and experience immediately. Video direction took over a live feed from the presented clip and at the same time, the artist pressed a button, Beaming the artist with the iconic building in the background directly to the large screen. The skyline came into focus.

Opening by
the mayor

After all the artists had arrived, the skyline was almost complete: time for the director of Coca-Cola and the mayor to enter the stage. It was their turn to press the special button. This button was situated on a pillar designed by us, with a large Coca-Cola bottle inside. The last manoeuvre placed the iconic Coca-Cola bottle in the skyline, among the icons of Rotterdam. Dr2 had devised and organised various activities in the building for after the official opening. Brandcode looked after suitable signs to complement these activities.

Cold Coke!

Beforehand, we criss-crossed Rotterdam for stunning recordings with urban artists to provide the live feed during the show. The video was part of the official opening of the new premises. As well as the concept, we also looked after the recordings, editing, stage design and the LED screen content, and signage. Time for a delicious cold Coke!

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