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Summer means ice cream

May 9th, 2012

This summer, Swedish super premium ice cream maker Lejonet & Björnen adds a new range.  Made from  real fruit and berries, natural ingredients and no colorants what so ever. Find it a beaches or cafes throughout Sweden. Yummy!


 

Falerina. Handpicked.

May 3rd, 2012

The Falerina Syrah Carmenere Cabernet Sauvignon is a new brand creation for Viña Falernia, Chile by Motherland. It is also a line extension of the Donna Maria Syrah that was released in August 2011. (more…)


 

Stony Cape overhaul

April 27th, 2012

The brand identity for ZGM‘s South African wine brand Stony Cape has undergone a thorough overhaul by Motherland. The wines can be found this (more…)


 

Roses are red. And white.

April 18th, 2012

Red Roses Syrah Bonarda & White Roses Chardonnay Viognier are two new South American wines that are being released in Sweden. Design by Motherland. Sold by Primewine


 

A new look for an old Cognac

March 27th, 2012

Our new package design for the Grönstedts Cognac range – a cognac that has been on the market since 1846, is now released. In addition to the relaunch, the brand’s history and the products is found at it’s swedish website Grönstedts.se


 

Karlstad University commercials

March 1st, 2012

Our new commercials for Karlstad University are now airing. The first features alumna Dilsa Demirbag-Sten. (more…)


 

Attracting talent and experience

February 29th, 2012

Together with Effect Management we have done an extensive project on our mutual client Andritz. Covering four dimensions of the company we have carved out a platform and a direction for a really strong employer brand that is so much more than just witty recruitment ads.


 

Dragunera – grey eminence meets sensuality

December 2nd, 2011

Reminiscent of an Italian, Milan-born and bred gentleman (they do dress better than most) and quite a bit of sensuality, this Sicilian wine gives you the best of (more…)


 

Karlstad University 2012

November 24th, 2011

The 2012 campaign for Karlstad University is on the verge for launch. First out is the catalogue. TV, print, outdoor, online, (more…)


 

Somezin new

November 17th, 2011

The succesful  Californian brand Somezin has branched out with two new wines: A Chardonnay and a R0sé . Both in a luxorius look with an advanced printing technique on foil. Design by Motherland


 

Half the size but a full design – Fetzer Chardonnay

November 17th, 2011

Two bottles of the popular Chardonnay in a convenient and sympathetic half-size bag-in-box. The Earth friendly winery Fetzer Vineyards (more…)


 

FrEQuency beer

November 12th, 2011

In flames lead vocalist and frontman Anders Fridén  together with the established beer- & whiskywriter David Mortimer-Hawkins has joined forces and selected the beers from Swedish breweries that they find fantastic. The result, designed by Motherland is bottled and sold under the brand name FrEQuency. (more…)


 

Office branding

October 28th, 2011

Great brands are compelling and believable. They need a central story or Brand Narrative that conveys the differentiation (more…)


 

A fresh classic

October 28th, 2011

Grönstedts Cognac XO Noel 2011

December sees the release of our design for Grönstedts Cognac – Sweden’s favourite cognac that first was released back in 1846. First out is the exclusive Christmas edition Grönstedts XO Noël 2011. A blend of cognacs with an average age of 30 years mainly from the Grand Champagne and Petit Champagne districts.


 

Soave – The good friend of shellfish and salads

September 30th, 2011

It would have been all too easy to show a luscious, flowing Italian landscape. Instead we went for a more compelling visual impression that embodies the bouquet and taste of a true Soave. If you know your Soave, you know what we mean. On sale in Sweden here


 

The king is yellow

September 15th, 2011

Königsmosel Riesling by Motherland
The german brand Königsmosel Riesling from ZGM has been given a facelift. Design by Motherland.


 

Bra Mat Hemma

September 9th, 2011

The Food delivery service company “Bra Mat Hemma” (loosely translated Great Food at Home) has decided to take on our home turf, county of Värmland with a new business approach – the first home delivery company that lets you choose from different concepts. This called for an overhaul of the web site and their communication materials. Let the good food times begin!


 

Done: a new donna!

August 26th, 2011

Donna Maria Syrah  from Falernia in Chile is a tribute to Maria Gramola Olivier (more…)


 

New livery for La Gascogne

August 12th, 2011

Design by Motherland

La Gascogne, by Alain Brumont who is the noble defender of the Tannat grape and (more…)


 

New brand from the Amarone producer

June 10th, 2011

An Organic white and an elegant red. The Amarone producer Pasqua from Verona extends it’s portfolio with a new born brand, Sanzeno sold in baginbox. Motherland created the brand and the design.


 

Karlstad Business School, Two Years On

June 10th, 2011

Karlstad Business School is a part of Karlstad university and offers innovative Master level programmes with a large degree of courses in professional skills, because knowledge is worth nothing without the ability to use it. (more…)


 

Italy’s oldest has a new look

May 31st, 2011

Design by Motherland

Barone Ricasoli is the oldest winery in Italy and has been making wine since 1141 at their Brolio Castle in Chianti. Since 1993, (more…)


 

Business intelligence by Elvenite

May 19th, 2011

Elvenite brings companies the future of ERP. They empower the client and give them tools to (more…)


 

A New Record

May 19th, 2011

Olof Persson

This years campaign for Karlstad University spins on all the great people that have walked the doors and floors of the university – the alumni. (more…)


 

Mad House

March 25th, 2011

by Motherland

April sees the Swedish release of Mad House Resling. A crisp, fresh white wine by Jeanneret Wines from  Clare Valley, Australia.


 

 

Employer Branding

January 20th, 2012

Employer branding has been a “hot” marketing topic in the last couple of years. But few know how to steward this task. (more…)


 

Motherland in the press

November 22nd, 2011

Motherland is featured today in Dagens Industri, Swedens leading business newspaper. (more…)


 

Morning haze in Mosel

November 22nd, 2011

A misty mid-november morning in Zell on the steep vineyard slopes facing the Mosel river.


 

Juholt’s new outlook

October 21st, 2011

Håkan Juholt at Elvenite

Yesterday, Swedish Social Democrat Party leader Håkan Juholt visited our client Elvenite and was  given insights on the new look of business intelligence.


 

View from the 13th floor

February 18th, 2011

A rainy Manchester in February during a business trip. As seen from the 13th floor of the Hilton hotel, Beetham Tower. At 168 meters it is the tallest skyscraper in the UK outside of London.


 

Junior Team

January 28th, 2011

Our junior team Maja Kjellberg and Olle Hallberg in action solving tomorrows problems


 

The rationale behind emotional package design

December 1st, 2010

Urban Karlstam, Brand Strategist & Hans Knutsson, Design Director at Motherland speaks about Modern or contemporary vs. Traditional design in the wine industry – how to build a quality safe net and gain confidence through intelligent package and label design at “World Class Packaging at Pacsem” on Thursday 2nd of December 2010.


 

Friday, and the moose is… well, on a cake

October 29th, 2010

We’re not the workplace where people tend to do a lot of coffee breaks. Well, why not challenge ourselves? This Friday we did a try, and our designer Erik Blomberg decided to treat us all with his signature chocolate cake decorated with the Moose.


 

Pentawards winner 2010

October 1st, 2010
Untouched Baginbox Pentawards winner 2010 by Motherland
Motherland has been awarded a Silver in the prestigious Pentawards for the wine Untouched by Chakana.

Pentawards is a global awards competition devoted ENTIRELY to packaging design.


 

Five years and counting

August 1st, 2010

August 1, 2005 Motherland opened its borders to the world. We salute ourselves with a modest hip, hip, hooray!


 

Good or great?

June 15th, 2010

CEO Urban Karlstam and Design Director Hans Knutsson makes a stand at Piccadilly during the LIWF 2010.


 

The world is dynamic.

December 23rd, 2009

What issues are you facing? Every brand challenge is different depending on your company, your culture, your competitive environment and where your brand are today. No matter where you are, we can begin the work with you. Contact us at +46 54 144 530 or find the right person on our contact page.


 

A fully bespoke suit simply fits better than off the rack products.

August 12th, 2009

We never follow a strict set of rules for how to best fulfil your needs. Every brand, product or organization needs their own tailored solution. That means that we always find the most effective solution for every business challenge. Globally, regionally and locally, regardless of country. A fully bespoke suit simply fits better than off the rack products. Our tool is Motherland Branding Framework which enables us to start working on our clients’ brand anywhere in the lifecycle.


 

Get To Know The Product

May 15th, 2009

Urban LIWF2009

CEO Urban Karlstam dives his nose into 100+ French wines during LIWF 2009. A true Tour de France and a great way to grasp the heritage and provenance later reflected in the design works.