The city of Linköping is one of Sweden’s oldest cities, founded in 1287. Today, it is known as the most technologically advanced city in the country and leads the way in a number of areas, including aeronautical technology, vehicle safety, information technology and technology for a sustainable environment. With over 165 000 inhabitants, it forms part of the expansive East Sweden Business Region and is one of the country’s fastest-growing municipalities.
An innovative design system for an innovative city
When the municipality of Linköping asked Emakina to refresh their brand identity “without changing the logo”, we embraced the challenge with gusto. This Swedish city dates back to the 14th century and has evolved to become known as a fast-growing municipality where self-driving busses run the streets and world-leading science shapes a better future. So, how did we go about modernising the Middle Ages?
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