Sadly, R&D&Co has ceased trading. We'd like to thank all our clients over the past five years who have allowed us to do such interesting and exciting projects. In particular though, we'd like to thank our designers - Eric Au, Nahim Afzal, Dave Brown, James Harvey, Natalie Bullard, Anthony Smith and Anoushka Jahangiri - for producing such fantastic work for us.

ECFR

One Voice

The aim of the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) is to promote a unified Europe on the world stage, one that uses the combined clout of its member states to influence positive change with its neighbours and other countries around the globe.

Europe wide

Funded, amongst others, by George Soros’ Open Society Foundation, ECFR opened with seven offices in London, Paris, Madrid, Berlin, Rome, Warsaw and Sofia. The new organisation is calling on the governments of the European Union to develop a more coherent and vigorous foreign policy which is informed by our shared European values. It is also aiming to re-engage with the 450 million people who make up the twenty-seven member states, as well as the people that border the EU through campaigns and events.

3 tiers

Our work was based around creating a brand and identity that was relevant to ECFRs three main areas of activity: the council, the think-tank and the campaigns. We created a symbol that shows the relationship between Europe and the world. We used silver foil-blocking on their business cards to give gravitas at governmental level whilst using bright and engaging colours for campaigns.

Mass mobilisation

With thousands of signatories already added to its statement of principles and launch coverage in over 27 countries, the ECFR is already causing a stir amongst the institutions and people of Europe.

What we did

Brand guardians

Brand launch

Online branding

Internal comms

Literature

Tone of voice

Brand architecture

Brand identity