Tank Design

A lonely, fur-clad man on skis – amongst endless icebergs and frozen seas. A tent, a flag, four men in an icy wasteland. The concept of the polar hero would never have existed without photography. “Norske polarheltbilder 1888–1928″ (Images of Norwegian Polar Heroes 1888-1928) is an exhibition which focuses on how the medium of photography has had a central role in creating, staging and consolidating our perceptions of heroes and heroism.

Tank was responsible for the design of the exhibition. See the exhibition at the National Library (Nasjonalbiblioteket), online and as a travelling poster exhibition at libraries across the country, from Nobember 9th 2011 until January 28th 2012.

Tank has designed a new visual identity from one of Norway’s largest and most international corporate law firms – their offices are in Oslo, Bergen, London, Singapore, Shanghai and Kobe. This complex and multi-faceted job has finally come to fruition through a complete visual identity programme which covers everything from logo development to a client magazine and signage programme. The website will be launched early next year, using the latest web technologies.

Tank has designed the poster and accompanying material for “A Marriage“, a short film by Henning Rosenlund. Geir is a Norwegian middle-aged bachelor waiting for Tina, his Russian wife to-be. Tina is young and beautiful. When she arrives in Norway, Geir is torn between happiness and anxiety. Set as an exploration of their first few weeks together, “A Marriage” tells a tale of fragile love. The film is produced by Mer Film and Jørgen Langhelle plays Geir.

The Norwegian Directorate of Health has yet again chosen Tank to design their regular publications. We were also assigned to part B of the general agreement (for additional design work) along with four other agencies. We look forward to continuing our work with this large and important client.

We are happy to announce that we’ve won two new competitions: to start developing a new visual identity for the new Urban Environment Department in Oslo, and to develop packaging concepts for the entrepreneurs Samson Sea.

Tank has created the identity, website and exhibition for Nasjonalbiblioteket’s (The National Library of Norway) latest and greatest project – Nasjonens hukommelse (translation). The exhibition consists of 100 objects from the library’s 200-year old archive, each object being voted into the exhibition online. The objects are a mixture of books, advertising, radio and TV programmes, films, photos and original manuscripts from Norwegian personalities. Will this exhibition say something about who we are? Visit the exhibition and decide for yourself – it’s open from 24th August to 22nd October.

Jarle Klepp is finally back again. We have designed the film poster and marketing material for the film “Jeg reiser alene“. Director Stian Kristiansen has created a touching and funny story, where Jarle Klepp’s student life is turned upside down when his daughter appears from out of the blue. Charlotte Isabel is the result of a one night stand seven years and nine months beforehand, as seen in the film “Mannen som elsket Yngve“. Now she’s flying over to spend a week with her new father… Screenplay by Tore Renberg and produced by Motlys. See more at www.facebook.com/jegreiseralene.

“Jeg reiser alene” premiered in February and now it’s finally out on BluRay and DVD. Jarle Klepp is back again and Tank has designed the film poster and marketing material for the film. Director Stian Kristiansen has created a touching and funny story, where Jarle Klepp’s student life is turned upside down when his daughter appears from out of the blue. Charlotte Isabel is the result of a one night stand seven years and nine months beforehand, as seen in the film “Mannen som elsket Yngve“. Now she’s flying over to spend a week with her new father… Screenplay by Tore Renberg and produced by Motlys. See more at www.facebook.com/jegreiseralene.

Tank was responsible for both the design and marketing material for “Få meg på, for faen” (“Turn me on, goddammit” in English), a funny and frank film about teenage horniness and rebellion. The film is about 15-year old Alma, her sexual awakening and the consequences of broadcasting it to her peers. The film has already been highly praised and was awarded the prize for best screenplay at the Tribeca Film Festival this spring. Jannicke Systad Jacobsen wrote the screenplay and directed the film, with support from production company Motlys. The premiere is on the 19th of August. Read more at www.facebook.com/FaMegPaForFaen.

Tank was responsible for both the design and marketing material for “Få meg på, for faen” (“Turn me on, goddammit” in English), a funny and frank film about teenage horniness and rebellion. The film is about 15-year old Alma, her sexual awakening and the consequences of broadcasting it to her peers. The film has already been highly praised and was awarded the prize for best screenplay at the Tribeca Film Festival this spring. Jannicke Systad Jacobsen wrote the screenplay and directed the film, with support from production company Motlys. The premiere is on the 19th of August. Read more at www.facebook.com/FaMegPaForFaen.