Contemporary Brand Identity for De Lage Landen

Jasmijn

Jasmijn Budding

A Contemporary Brand Identity for Publishing House De Lage Landen

I designed a complete visual identity for Uitgeverij De Lage Landen, a Dutch publishing house rooted in heritage, and historical stories. The goal was to build a brand world that felt both classic and contemporary, a system that could hold the weight of history while presenting new voices.
To get there, I developed a restrained typographic voice, a timeless logo suite, and a series of editorial layouts that set the tone for the publisher’s imagined catalogue. The intention was to let atmosphere lead: warm paper textures, archival nuances, and a visual calm that reflects the literary character of the imprint.
The result is a cohesive identity that captures the spirit of De Lage Landen: stories that stay.
Timeline: April 2025
Scope of Work: • Brand identity direction • Logo suite & typographic system • Editorial book design (two concepts) • Brand visuals & promotional compositions • Mockup art direction
A minimal, atmospheric cover capturing the quiet landscape of the Dutch veen and the memory-driven narrative behind the story.
A minimal, atmospheric cover capturing the quiet landscape of the Dutch veen and the memory-driven narrative behind the story.
Logo suite, typographic palette, and brand elements created to define the contemporary–classic visual language of the publishing house.
Logo suite, typographic palette, and brand elements created to define the contemporary–classic visual language of the publishing house.
A dark, archival-inspired cover exploring the 1979 Ameland horses rescue, designed in the literary tone of De Lage Landen.
A dark, archival-inspired cover exploring the 1979 Ameland horses rescue, designed in the literary tone of De Lage Landen.
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Posted Nov 15, 2025

A contemporary brand identity and pair of book designs for Uitgeverij De Lage Landen, blending modern clarity with Dutch literary heritage.