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Nordic Co-operation brand guidelines

An online design manual outlining brand hierarchy, core assets, and publication standards for the Nordic Council and Nordic Council of Ministers.

Freedam's take — I really appreciate how Nordic Co-operation structures this design manual. It feels like a functional handbook built for daily institutional communication rather than just a showcase. The sidebar navigation lays out everything from the Nordic Swan emblem to publications, video guidelines, and stationery templates. What caught my eye is the care given to complex identity layers, such as clear sections for multiple senders and endorsed brands alongside direct downloads for logo sets and Word templates. It is practical, direct, and very easy to navigate.

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Details
Type
Guidelines
Access
Public
Source
pub.norden.org
Industry
Public sector
Capabilities
Guidelines, Asset browsing, Search, Downloads, Templates
Tags
brand architecture, typography, print & stationery, asset downloads, search
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Last checked
Nordic Co-operation guidelines: Design manual
Design manual Captured 15 Sep 2026
Nordic Co-operation guidelines: Basic elements
Basic elements Captured 18 Sep 2026 Captured manually
Nordic Co-operation guidelines: Colours
Colours Captured 18 Sep 2026 Captured manually
Nordic Co-operation guidelines: Typography
Typography Captured 18 Sep 2026 Captured manually
Nordic Co-operation guidelines: Presentations and templates
Presentations and templates Captured 15 Sep 2026
Nordic Co-operation guidelines: Brand hierarchy
Brand hierarchy Captured 15 Sep 2026

What I noticed

  1. The manual provides dedicated sections and direct zip file downloads for different entities, including the Nordic Council of Ministers and the Nordic Council.1234
  2. The typography section details the primary typeface Mark Pro alongside guidance on licenses and system typefaces.567
  3. A site-wide search function is integrated into the manual.8910
  4. The extensive navigation indicates an emphasis on practical application across distinct channels like digital publications, printed materials, and video production.

Numbers refer to the screenshots above.

What I could not see

  • Full color palette values and accessibility contrast specifications were not displayed in the captured text.
  • Internal contents of the downloadable zip archives could not be inspected.

Ideas to borrow

  1. Provide tailored download packages for co-branded or endorsed bodies directly alongside primary identity assets.

Reviewed on 18 September 2026. Request a correction · I built this

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