We design identities, websites & type.

Personal. Precise. Intentional.

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Overtone® is an independent design studio. We create distinctive identities, digital experiences and typefaces through close collaboration, clear thinking and a precise, considered approach to every detail.

Overtone® is an independent design studio. We create distinctive identities, digital experiences and typefaces through close collaboration, clear thinking and a precise, considered approach to every detail.

What we do

Strategy

Research & insight

Brand positioning

Brand story & messaging

Naming

Identity

Visual Identity

Tone of voice

Signage & Wayfinding

Brand systems & guidelines

Digital

Website design & development

User experience & interface design

Motion & interaction design

Digital design systems

Type

Custom brand typefaces

Custom UI fonts

Language extensions

Font engineering

Selected Clients

Arla Foods Ingredients

ARoS

Bigadan

CallMe

Christiansborg Slot

Copenhagen Eye Institute

Danish Export Association

Den Jyske Håndværkerskole

DR

Ensemble MidtVest

Galderma

Georg Jensen Damask

Grimfest

Jyske Bank

Kræftens Bekæmpelse

Kunsthal Spritten

LEGO Foundation

Letbanen

Morsø Kommune

Musikhuset Aarhus

Musikkens Hus Aalborg

Nabohjælp

Naturkraft

Norlys

Pento

Restaurant Fauna

Salling Group – Bilka

Scalgo

Taxifix

WIDE Hotel

Zero Entropy

Østjyllands Brandvæsen

Recognition

Our work has been awarded and recognised by Creative Circle, the International Design Awards, German Design Award, Red Dot Design Award, Awwwards and FWA, with features in international design publications and platforms including Slanted, The Brand Identity, LogoArchive and novum.

Approach

Personal

Every collaboration starts with getting to know you. We take the time to understand the context, culture and character behind every project — and what drives it forward. We listen closely, ask the right questions and work in close dialogue. Because the strongest design doesn’t only communicate. It connects with people and feels true to the organisation it represents.

Precise

We reduce, refine and sharpen until only what matters remains. We consider everything from the bigger picture to the smallest detail, creating solutions that are clear, consistent and with a strong sense of direction. Nothing is arbitrary and nothing is overlooked. Because precision brings clarity. And clarity builds trust.

Intentional

Intent is what separates design from decoration. We ground our work in strategy and make deliberate choices based on what your brand needs — not simply what is trending. The result is design with substance and relevance, made to evolve and remain meaningful over time.

Team

Nicolaj Bak

Design director

+45 26 84 91 17

Sofie Ehlers

Senior designer

+45 27 28 98 08

Henrik Hegelund

Senior designer

+45 28 89 58 62

Marie Due

Project & client lead

+45 26 84 91 17

Overtone®

We design identities, websites & type.

Personal. Precise. Intentional.

Address

Havnegade 4, 5
8000 Aarhus C

Denmark

Copyright 2026 Overtone®

VAT No. 31495431

Aarhus, Denmark

08:20:50 CEST

Overtone®

We design identities, websites & type.

Personal. Precise. Intentional.

Address

Havnegade 4, 5
8000 Aarhus C

Denmark

Copyright 2026 Overtone®

VAT No. 31495431

Aarhus, Denmark

08:20:50 CEST

Overtone®

We design identities, websites & type.

Personal. Precise. Intentional.

Address

Havnegade 4, 5
8000 Aarhus C

Denmark

Copyright 2026 Overtone®

VAT No. 31495431

Aarhus, Denmark

08:20:50 CEST

Overtone®

We design identities, websites & type.

Personal. Precise. Intentional.

Address

Havnegade 4, 5
8000 Aarhus C

Denmark

Copyright 2026 Overtone®

VAT No. 31495431

Aarhus, Denmark

08:20:50 CEST

Overtone®

We design identities, websites & type.

Personal. Precise. Intentional.

Address

Havnegade 4, 5
8000 Aarhus C

Denmark

Copyright 2026 Overtone®

VAT No. 31495431

Aarhus, Denmark

08:20:50 CEST