Animated Ombuds symbol: purple and yellow arcs forming a circle, Brussels Ombudsman identity by SIGN

Ombuds

Ombuds

Client

Ombuds

YEAR

Since 2022

Project type

Giving an institution built on listening a human identity.

TEAM

Astrid Verdeyen
Carole Mannekens
Steffen Fredholm

Project overview

The Brussels Ombudsman commissioned us to create a ‘brand’ for her organisation.



To lay the foundations for this work, we ran a positioning workshop to establish the brand framework underpinning the naming exercise and the visual identity. The brand language and keywords emerging from the workshop enabled us to create an identity that is both robust and flexible, meeting the needs for trust, active listening and support.

After producing the brand guidelines, we designed several annual and thematic reports. With each project, the brand universe is enriched, whilst remaining true to the fundamentals of the identity.

The Brussels Ombudsman commissioned us to create a ‘brand’ for her organisation.



To lay the foundations for this work, we ran a positioning workshop to establish the brand framework underpinning the naming exercise and the visual identity. The brand language and keywords emerging from the workshop enabled us to create an identity that is both robust and flexible, meeting the needs for trust, active listening and support.

After producing the brand guidelines, we designed several annual and thematic reports. With each project, the brand universe is enriched, whilst remaining true to the fundamentals of the identity.

Stack of Ombuds leaflets with illustrated people on a purple background
Stack of Ombuds leaflets with illustrated people on a purple background
Ombuds poster in a Brussels bus shelter, with a portrait and the purple-yellow symbol
Open Ombuds report showing an illustration of people meeting at a table
Ombuds roll-up banner at the entrance of a Brussels building
Folded Ombuds leaflets in yellow and purple with icons and text
Ombuds logo: the circular purple and yellow symbol beside the name, Brussels Ombudsman
Ombuds illustration of residents and an ombudsman talking around a table, city in the background
Woman reading an Ombuds brochure outdoors in the sun
Two Ombuds posters on street panels in Brussels
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Brussels

Interested in working with us?

SIGN is a Brussels-based branding studio based. We specialise in brand strategy, brand positioning, visual identity, verbal identity, editorial design, digital identity, design systems and creative direction. We work with cultural institutions, hospitality brands, public organisations and businesses seeking distinctive, long-lasting identities.

Our office

SIGN is an independent branding studio based in Brussels, Belgium. We specialise in brand strategy, brand positioning, visual identity, verbal identity, editorial design, digital identity, design systems and creative direction. We work with cultural institutions, hospitality brands, public organisations and businesses seeking distinctive, long-lasting identities.

© SIGN 2026
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Brussels

SIGN is an independent branding studio based in Brussels, Belgium. We specialise in brand strategy, brand positioning, visual identity, verbal identity, editorial design, digital identity, design systems and creative direction. We work with cultural institutions, hospitality brands, public organisations and businesses seeking distinctive, long-lasting identities.

Interested in working with us?

SIGN is a Brussels-based branding studio based. We specialise in brand strategy, brand positioning, visual identity, verbal identity, editorial design, digital identity, design systems and creative direction. We work with cultural institutions, hospitality brands, public organisations and businesses seeking distinctive, long-lasting identities.

© SIGN 2026
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Brussels

Interested in working with us?

SIGN is a Brussels-based branding studio based. We specialise in brand strategy, brand positioning, visual identity, verbal identity, editorial design, digital identity, design systems and creative direction. We work with cultural institutions, hospitality brands, public organisations and businesses seeking distinctive, long-lasting identities.

Our office

SIGN is an independent branding studio based in Brussels, Belgium. We specialise in brand strategy, brand positioning, visual identity, verbal identity, editorial design, digital identity, design systems and creative direction. We work with cultural institutions, hospitality brands, public organisations and businesses seeking distinctive, long-lasting identities.

© SIGN 2026