Certhon

The blooming transformation of the Certhon brand

Client

Certhon

Scope

Brand & Web strategy, Research & Insight, Naming, Concept development, Creative direction, Systems & Guidelines, Web design & development, Print & Packaging, Motion & Video, Indoor and outdoor advertising, Art direction, Planning & Advice, Content creation, Asset development, Campaign development

Duration

2021 - present

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About the project

Fresh tomatoes in the desert, strawberries in Hong Kong and peppers in the snow. Certhon changes food systems from the inside out.

Picture a world without limits, where anything can be grown anywhere, regardless of season or climate. A world where everyone has access to healthy, safe and sustainable food.

Growing anything, anywhere. For everyone. That is the plan, and Certhon proves time and again that it is possible. New possibilities, better results and higher yields. Because when smart technology and plant science are combined with the determination to tackle the most complex challenges, results follow. Guaranteed.

Brand strategy

Joining a project already in progress is unusual for us, but Certhon was an exception. They asked us to support the further rollout and implementation of their new brand, which had already been strategically defined and translated into a visual identity in collaboration with AKQA Amsterdam.

There was still plenty to do. Much of the visual identity existed only as a digital concept, little thought had yet been given to how the brand would come to life online and a complete campaign still had to be developed for the new Certhon Harvest Robot. More than enough interesting work and challenge to make joining the project worthwhile.

Certhon service photo in the field
Close-up Certhon sunflower photo

Brand experience

Building on someone else's work can be a real challenge. The brand has to remain recognisable and consistent, even when you were not responsible for the foundation. Fortunately, the new visual identity aligned closely with the kind of work we value and create ourselves.

As we developed the brand further, we applied it across countless touchpoints, including trade show stands, print, signage, clothing, motion and video.

Social post example Certhon
Cup design Certhon branding by Stuurmen
Woman wearing Certhon T-shirt
Indoor farming robots harvest photo
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Certhon stand design by Stuurmen

Corporate website

Certhon also asked us to create the new corporate website. During a strategic groundwork phase, we mapped the different online audiences and developed a tailored journey for each. We then translated these journeys into interactive wireframes, ensuring everyone was aligned before moving into visual design and development.

The new Certhon website has become a true extension of the brand. Its minimalist style is applied consistently throughout, creating one cohesive brand experience. Subtle motion and asymmetric grids give the website a contemporary feel, allowing Certhon to showcase its services and projects while also attracting talented people.

Certhon iPhone website design
Certhon web design homepage pain points
Certhon web design desktop expertise page

Certhon Harvest Robot

Cleaner and more efficient harvesting with an eye on tomorrow. The Certhon Harvest Robot shows what is possible when smart technology, ambition and cultivation expertise come together. It detects, cuts and moves tomatoes fully autonomously, while self-learning technology makes the robot smarter every day.

Certhon asked us to support the launch. We created a modern one-page website that brings the robot to life and presents its potential to investors. We also developed the assets needed for the launch, including advertisements, banners and print.

www.certhonharvestrobot.com

Certhon web design harvest robot about page
Certhon close-up harvest robot scissors
Certhon Harvest Robot web design homepage hero

Brand support

To this day, we work closely with Certhon. Certhon is very active internationally, so there's always work to do. Whether it's trade show stands, newsletters, banners, posters or signage, we support Certhon wherever needed.

Newsletter design Certhon
Certhon social banners design
Certhon poster design by Stuurmen

Enough about us

Now we'd love to get to know you.

Introduction

Tell us what you are running into, what you want to change and what question lies behind it.