Knowledge
We are constantly updating and happy to share our insights with you. On this page you'll find a collection of over 200 articles and e-books on topics related to brands, identity and design.
Articles
Internal branding is a complex but crucial part of an organization's overall brand strategy. It requires effort, commitment, and resources to overcome the challenges and build a strong internal brand culture. In this article, we will highlight the most common challenges and look at some strategies to overcome them.
Hege is far from new to the design industry. She has worked at Mission since 2002 and also has experience from other agencies. With studies from San Francisco under her belt, she has always had an exploratory attitude towards learning and describes herself as inquisitive. Over time, she had been looking for a course that could give her a new spark and inspiration.
Branding, and the power of clear and unique graphic tools, can act as proxies for brands, and if they are strong enough, can open up many exciting possibilities for how different target groups experience the brand.
What sets companies apart that attract and retain the best talent? A strong Employer Value Proposition (EVP) is key. Learn how to craft a compelling EVP and why it's critical to success in the job market.
From school to design agency: Gaute Refsum shares his experiences from starting as an intern with us to becoming a permanent employee as a designer. Get his best tips on how to successfully transition from studies to professional life.
In this e-book, we will explore the shopping trends that emerged in 2023, examine the differences, pros, and cons between shopping in-store vs online, and look at what we can expect from the future of shopping.
E-Books
In this e-book, we will explore the shopping trends that emerged in 2023, examine the differences, pros, and cons between shopping in-store vs online, and look at what we can expect from the future of shopping.
Every company needs direction. They need to know what they stand for and play to their strengths. The same can be said for brands.
Innovative retailers are harnessing the power of design to remain relevant in the future.
All you need to know about branding of annual reports in one place.
Tone of voice is about how the personality of the company or brand is expressed through language.
In today's job market, job seekers have all the power, and companies are using employer branding to attract the best people.
Our reflections and recommendations for a challenging time for many businesses and brand leaders.
The name of your business, product or service can mean success or failure. Here's how to create a winning brand name!
Without a clear purpose, you can waste time and money moving in the wrong direction. We have examined the purpose and values of Norway's 100 largest companies. Download the report now.
News
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Two new employees
August 19, 2024
Last week we welcomed two new employees to our team. Mathias is our new UX designer, and Christine has started as a designer. We are really happy to have them on the team and look forward to working together in the future.
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We are hiring!
June 7, 2024
We are looking for two interns: a design intern and a brand researcher intern. This is a 6-month paid internship. Are you interested in branding and identities? With us you will work closely with consultants, designers and clients.
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Diploma in Visual 2024
June 6, 2024
We are proud and happy to have received a diploma in Visuelt 2024 for the website we designed for Snorre Stinessen . Thanks to Ivar Kvaal for the beautiful portraits and Kodeks for the job of programming the site. -
Welcome back to Mission, Ole!
November 7, 2023
Ole Abildsnes is a well-known figure here at Mission. He previously held the role of our Sales and Marketing Manager between 2015 and 2020. We are very proud to welcome Ole back to Mission this fall, where he now holds the role of Head of Customer Deliveries.
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Strategy day!
October 4, 2023
On Wednesday we had strategy day at the office - an educational evening with great colleagues and a fun logo quiz.
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New employees
September 8, 2023
This month Mission has welcomed six new employees. We would like to warmly welcome Nicolas Achard , Fredrik Melby , Sophie Moss Kravik , Signe Sommerschild , Henning Alexander Siewers and Line Hestness to our team. See the contact page to get to know all the new employees.
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Summer ending!
July 10, 2023
After a great start to the first half of 2023, we are taking a well-deserved vacation and celebrating the second quarter with a nice evening. We started with something good in a glass and some snacks in the office before heading on to Ling Ling at Aker Brygge.
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We have a brand new internship in Brand Research, do you enjoy analysis?
May 2, 2023
The person we are looking for is a recent graduate with a bachelor's degree with a focus on branding, analysis and research. You are curious, creative and hungry for experience from a studio. If so, we would like to talk to you. Read more about the position.
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We are hiring another advisor to ensure growth in 2023!
March 16, 2023
We want someone who can guide and nurture current customers, but at the same time be very involved in the search for those customers who will be a perfect match for us in the future.
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New website for the Grieg Group
February 2, 2023
Finally the day came for the launch of a new website for our dear customer; Grieg Group, woho!
The project includes new websites for almost all Grieg companies, but the first to be launched today is the Group's new website.
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Welcome to us, Gaute!
December 1, 2022
We welcome Gaute to our team as our new graphic design intern. He has a strong professional background and practical experience from several years of freelance and in-house assignments at various companies. We look forward to working together!
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Mission Sessions - Spotify
November 30, 2022
You will now be able to hear a playlist where we have music tailored to focus and a slightly uplifting atmosphere. Search us up on Spotify so you can hear our first official playlist, Vibrant Studio.
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New employee, say hello to Magnus Lie!
September 2, 2022
Just before we took our summer break, we were looking for a new intern who is newly graduated, creative and hungry for experience from a studio. We can now announce that we have a new colleague in place with us, Magnus Lie . See the contact page to get to know him and the rest of our team better.
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Back from summer vacation!
August 5, 2022
There are a lot of exciting things happening at Mission these days. We are all back from vacation and have some new employees waiting to start with us. We are looking forward to starting the second half of the year with our customers and our wonderful employees.
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Grieg Foundation celebrates its 20th anniversary!
June 13, 2022
We congratulate our client Grieg Foundation on its 20th anniversary! In the good spirit of the Grieg Foundation, it's all about giving back, and this time it was the city of Bergen and the people of Bergen who received a gift in the form of the Festival Commons during the Bergen International Festival.
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Co-creation in practice - UiA
May 10, 2022
After a thorough insight work, we conducted a continuous week-long sprint workshop at UiA on the campus in Kristiansand earlier this winter. We had the pleasure of working together with a large working group from UiA.
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Customer praise: AKJ
April 25, 2022
We at Mission are proud of our client AKJ who has won the award “Best Hedge Fund Platform” this year, and also for the 6th time in a row! Read a little about how we helped develop a digital identity that has given the brand increased value. -
New feature on the website
March 24, 2022
We have launched a new feature where you can easily book into the calendar of our strategic advisor Elisabeth for a chat about Mission and what we can help you with. Click here to see this feature.
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New website!
February 1, 2022
We are launching a new website! It is more flexible and has a number of features we have been missing. We have been looking forward to letting you explore it and hearing your feedback for a long time.
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Design and Strategy
February 5, 2022
We have submitted our final input to the English script to Wanda Grimsgaard. We at Mission are proud to have contributed to the book 'Design and Strategy' being available on the international market this fall!
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New employees
January 3, 2022
This month, Mission has welcomed two new employees. Simon Skretting will become our digital marketing specialist and Radovan Milanovic will start as a designer. See the contact page to get to know our entire team.
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Mission renews lease agreement with Höegh Eiendom
December 16, 2021
It has been ten years since Mission moved into Indekshuset. We are celebrating our 20th anniversary in newly renovated offices and a new lease with Höegh Eiendom.
Point of purpose
After more than 20 years of experience leading brand projects, Bård Annweiler reveals the importance of purpose for successful brands in his book Point of purpose.
Nice to have
Glossary
In the design world, one can encounter many words and expressions that can be perceived as foreign or simply incomprehensible. Here we have gathered and explained a selection of the most common words and abbreviations.
Checklists
There's a lot to keep track of when working with design and branding. We've put together some checklists that can give you useful tips and advice in a hectic workday.