Essensen is a Copenhagen-based graphic design studio founded in 2001.


Studio Approach

 

We partner with companies and organisations to shape clear and coherent visual solutions that are built to work consistently across touchpoints – whether developing visual identities for new brands, evolving existing ones, or shaping their visual expression through redesigns and rebrands.

We believe strong design begins with insight into context, audience and ambition. Our work is grounded in a deep understanding of our clients’ businesses and needs, translating strategy into visual communication that performs across platforms and over time.

Our approach is structured and collaborative. Every project is shaped through close cooperation between our clients and our team. We care deeply about our craft and strive to bring coherence and quality to every visual expression, strengthening both communication and business impact.


Core Services

We work across identity, editorial, digital and spatial design, developing visual systems that bridge strategy and execution and bring consistency and direction to companies and organisations.

We partner with ambitious companies and organisations to create clear, distinctive visual narratives that move brands forward – strategically, visually and over time.We work on both short- and long-term projects, and are always open to new creative challenges, opportunities and collaborations.


Visual Identity and Design / Crafted visual systems and art direction – from identity design and typography to packaging and production.

Identity Design


Creative Direction and Production


Art Direction


Illustration


Typography


Iconography


Packaging


Print Production and Management


Campaign and Content / Story-driven campaigns and content assets across film, social and digital platforms.

Campaign


Social Media and Social Assets


Film and Video


Web & Digital / User-focused web design, development and motion design that balance brand presence and functionality.

Web Design


Web Production & Development


Motion Design and Identity


Spatial and Environments / Design for physical spaces – including signage, exhibitions and visual elements that shape experiences.

Spatial Design


Signage and Wayfinding


Exhibition Design

Venue or Event Collateral


Our Clients

We partner with organisations and companies across sectors including culture, public institutions, non-profits, foundations, industry, and areas such as energy, climate, education, and environment. We value close and long-term relationships, and aim to make the collaboration process engaging and meaningful along the way.

Selected clients: