Today, November 11 (11.11.11), the Norwegian bank DnB NOR shortened its name to DNB and launched a new corporate identity. The DNB name also replaces Postbanken, the former postal savings bank, and Vital, a life and pension insurer, creating one unified bank and insurance brand. DNB is the largest financial concern in Norway, and this is probably the country's most high profile rebrand this year.
DnB NOR announced that they were getting rid of half their name in February. The allied Norwegian agencies Snøhetta Design and Anti were later given the assignment to develop a new visual identity, including the logo and other applications. The logo was first previewed on June 9 and got a harsh reception.
Until now, we've only had a photo of the logo on an angle, with a director standing next to it. DNB have deliberately avoided releasing a "proper" image before the launch.
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