Creative Direction
Getting IFA ready for the next 100 years with a bold new brand

Client

Services

Creative Direction
Brand Strategy
Vision Development
Copywriting
Design Oversight

With the IFA leadership team and the creative minds at Highsnobiety, I redefined how the world’s largest consumer electronics show communicates its legacy and vision.

Challenge

IFA, a globally renowned consumer electronics trade fair with more than 130.000 visitors and 2.000 exhibitors, needed to modernize its brand to engage younger audiences while honoring its 100-year legacy. The challenge was to balance tradition with innovation, ensuring relevance in an ever-evolving tech landscape.

Approach

I led a rebranding initiative that combined deep market analysis with creative vision. Collaborating with designers, strategists, and agencies, I crafted a refreshed identity that bridged legacy and innovation. The project included a strategic communication plan, enhanced visual identity, and seamless integration across digital and physical platforms.

Result

The revitalized brand resonated with a broader audience, blending tradition with contemporary appeal. Its launch across all channels strengthened IFA’s position as a forward-thinking global tech leader, earning widespread recognition for its fresh and impactful identity.

Working with Ole as a freelance creative director on IFA's rebranding has been inspiring. His ability to combine IFA’s rich heritage with a forward-looking vision has exceeded all expectations. We couldn’t have asked for a better partner to guide us through this pivotal moment in IFA’s history.

Leif Lindner
CEO
IFA