dhcenter

The dhCenter is an interdisciplinary research platform created as a collaboration between the University of Lausanne (UNIL) and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL). Its mission is to explore the intersections of digital transformation, datafication, and the humanities, fostering dialogue between disciplines and institutions.

The original web design and logo had been conceived as a neutral ground between the two schools, but lacked a distinct identity of their own. Origami was tasked with redesigning the website, introducing a clearer navigation structure, and developing a new logo.

This opportunity allowed the creation of a full visual identity for the center. The result is a distinctive and modern design language that embodies its focus on digital change, data-driven research, and interdisciplinary exchange. Bold, minimal forms and a contemporary colour palette communicate innovation while ensuring clarity and professionalism.

Together, the new logo, website, and brand system establish dhCenter as a forward-looking platform that is both academic and approachable, uniquely positioned at the crossroads of technology and the humanities.