We believe in creating
space for new thinking
Who we are
NorthernLight is a creative design agency based in Amsterdam. We create transformative and purposeful experiences for brands, museums and public spaces. We’ve been doing so for more than 25 years. Our focus has always been to find the urgency in a project. And translate this into a story that needs to be heard and experienced by everyone.
Why we do what we do
With our transformative experiences, we want to create space for new thinking. Our aim is to widen the perspectives of visitors, while taking them on a journey of discovery. We aspire to touch hearts, connect minds and activate hands.
Our spaces are designed for interaction. To share stories and create memories. This is how we can stimulate social and sustainable placemaking. Beauty and inspiration as a catalyst for change towards a brighter future.
Our team
Full service approach
Sustainable Design Thinking
In addition to our passion for creative exploration, NorthernLight holds the issues of sustainability close to heart. We believe in striving to make projects, but also ourselves, future proof. We hope to contribute to societal challenges through memorable exhibits that resonate with visitors. We strive to raise awareness on sustainability through the subject matter of our experiences and practice sustainability ourselves through environmentally conscious design methods.
Expertise
Visual Design
Spatial Design
Experience Design
Content Strategy
Planning Consultancy
250 projects in 30 countries
Our clients
Awards
- Museums + Heritage Award 2024
Mission Masterpiece at the Rijksmuseum, in the category International Exhibition of the Year - German Design Award 2024
Winner for ‘Dying in Beauty’ at Drents Museum Assen - German Design Award 2023
Special Mention for ‘Nebra Sky Disc’ at Drents Museum Assen - International Popular Science Works Competition
Best Science Installation, CSTM, 2021 - AIT Award 2020 for Forum Groningen in the category PUBLIC BUILDINGS / CULTURE together with NL Architects, DMDJS, TANK and &Prast&Hooft
- Silver Dolphin Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards 2019 category ‘Live Projects and Experiences Video Art & Video Mapping’ Heineken Experience Amsterdam
- FRAME Award Nomination 2019 Heineken Experience Amsterdam
- International Design and Communications Awards 2017 Nomination
Tate Gallery App - IF Gold Award Best Service Design 2017
Tate Gallery App - AVA Digital Awards 2017
E3 exhibition Science Centre Singapore - Flandres Toursim board best family attraction 2016
Hidrodoe water activity centre - SpinAwards 2015
Philips Museum Mission Eureka app - Heritage in Motion Awards 2015
Rijksmuseum App
- Visit England Award for Excellence 2015
Eureka! The National Children’s Museum - FIAMP Golden Award 2014
Rijksmuseum App - China’s most successful design award 2011
DSM Brand Experience - Green Award 2011
EcOman - Museumbende 5 stars
NEMO Science Centre - SEGD 2009
E.ON Visitor centres - Art Fund Prize 2009 Nomination UK Heritage Award Nomination
Centre of New Enlightenment - Bankgiro Loterij Museumprijs 2009 Nomination Museumbende 5 stars
Spoorwegmuseum - Bankgiro Loterij Museumprijs 2009 Nomination Museumbende 5 stars
Media Experience, Beeld en Geluid - Gouden Reiger 2008
De Bunker - Dutch Design Awards 2007
Sound and Vision Experience - Heritage Award 2005 Nomination Les Trophées Kid 2005, Best Tourism Initiatives for Children
Eureka Soundspace - UK Attraction of the Year 2001
Glasgow Science Centre - China’s most successful design award 2011
DSM Brand Experience - Museumbende 4 stars
Nieuwland Heritage Centre
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