This manual contains basic guidelines for designing products. It is intended for designers and DTP professionals. In it you will find technical specifications for the design of a variety of products. The manual can be used as a guide, a check or a reference. But it can also help you to redesign existing products.
The house style is not intended to be a hindrance. Use it as an inspiration for creating something exciting. The house style provides ample opportunity for this.
As the coordination point for Holland’s Economic Image (EBN), the Dutch Agency for International Business and Cooperation (EVD) manages the style used to promote Holland’s economy. The style can be used by other people (outside the EVD) after signing a special licensing agreement. These agreements are oordinated via the EBN coordination point.
The following rules apply to the use of the logo and slogan:
The Holland style may only be used in economic communications concerning the Netherlands.
The Holland style must not be used for commercial purposes.
The Holland style must not be used in communications that incite hatred towards or the demeaning of explicitly named persons or sections of the population.
The Holland style must not be used in communications of a pornographic nature.
The Holland style must not be used in communications that recommend the use of drugs or other addictive substances.
The Holland style must not be used in communications which are in any way offensive.
We hope that this manual will inspire you. Take pleasure in your designs!