De Nieuwe Gemeente - Church Branding
Jeroen van Eerden
De Nieuwe Gemeente (DNG) is a modern Dutch church community seeking a refreshed visual identity that reflects its inclusive and forward-thinking approach. The goal was to design a logo that respects their history while embracing a contemporary, welcoming aesthetic.
Our challenge was to create a timeless yet meaningful mark that resonates with their community and values.
Scope of work: Logo & Visual Identity Design 2024
Before and after logo during the 2024 project
Design Approach
Exploring the Concept
Initially, we aimed to merge a reference to the church building with the symbol of a tree—representing life, growth, and connection. However, during the design process, we realized that the combination wasn’t as strong or impactful as we had envisioned. This prompted us to shift our approach, focusing instead on a more refined and symbolic representation of their identity.
This image shows the creative process in developing the signature styled church and a bunch of other directions.
Refining the Direction
A key breakthrough came from a conversation with the client, where they emphasized the unique architectural shape of their current church. This insight led to the development of a logo mark inspired by that shape, seamlessly integrating a sense of heritage into the new identity. To enhance its modern appeal, we incorporated a vivid gradient—symbolizing DNG’s dynamic, inclusive, and evolving community. I visualized this discovery in the below image.
Symbol discovery during the first client call.
A vertical and horizontal logo lockup for flexible use throughout their branding.
Final Design and Visual Identity System
The final result is a strong, simple, and meaningful design that truly captures De Nieuwe Gemeente’s essence. The logo serves as the foundation of a broader design system, ensuring consistency across various applications.
I created this Brand System as a timeline to visually present all logo design lockups for perfect flexibility and scalability.
Visual overview of the the full branding deliverables.
Key Design Elements:
Logo System: The core mark is adaptable across different formats, maintaining clarity and recognizability.
Color Palette: A vibrant gradient reflects diversity and energy, while neutral tones provide balance and sophistication.
Typography: A modern yet approachable typeface complements the logo, reinforcing a sense of openness and accessibility.
Graphic Elements: The logo extends into a cohesive brand system, visualized across print, digital, and environmental designs.
Received this image from the client on the day they went 'live' with their new brand. Super rewarding to see how they celebrated this important milestone.
Instagram Reel I created to present the creative development for my socials.
Conclusion
The final result is a strong, simple, and meaningful design that truly captures De Nieuwe Gemeente’s essence. The logo serves as the foundation of a broader design system, ensuring consistency across various applications.
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Posted Jan 24, 2025
In 2024, I designed the logo and identity for De Nieuwe Gemeente (DNG), a Dutch church uniting three communities with a cohesive brand system.
