Econowind Ventofoil. Visual & Identity design by Sikko Valk.
The ECONOWIND logo with the text in black, featuring a red and blue line above the letter 'E'.

Econowind Ventofoil
Product & brand identity.

Design Sikko Valk for Econowind B.V.
Photography by Econowind B.V.
Other visuals by Sikko Valk

Ventofoils are innovative, autonomous units for wind-assisted ship propulsion, helping to propel a variety of coastal vessels and reduce fuel consumption significantly.

Since it’s very launch, the focus was on creation of Econowinds’ Ventofoil product identity, that is quickly recognizable from afar & flexibly adaptable to accommodate different shipping and vessel brand styles.

The identity represents both Econowind, as well as accommodating the vessels’ brand or visual structural elements, to facilitate a harmonious match & visual integration of wing + vessel.

The identity has evolved, whether it concerns vessel integrated or container placed versions, with each specific generation, configuration or wing type, while maintaining a consistent overall signature.

Projects Scope

Product & Brand Identity
Adaptability & Consistency
Layout design
Branding, Colours, Sizing & Placement Specsheets
Vector artwork
Visualization
3D models
Product placement simulation & impression

4 Econowind Ventofoils, branded Chemship on a large vessel
Lineup of 3 Econowind Ventofoils sizes. Visual & Identity design by Sikko Valk.

Brand examples showing corresponding coloured wing signature + ‘UNI’ base.
This creates a visual integration of vessel & wing

Containerized version of the Econowind Ventofoil. Visual & Identity design by Sikko Valk.
2 Econowind Ventofoils

Check out econowind.nl for more information on how it works and application opportunities

Containerized version: ‘Wind power in a box‘
Hoist on or off in port.

Design development of the identity for the containerized version of the Econowind Ventofoil. Visual & Identity design by Sikko Valk.
Cargo ship named 'Lady Christina' sailing through open water, with containers and equipment on deck. Test voyage of the first containerized Econowind Ventofoil variant.

First testvoyage of the containerized proto version

Design development of the identity of the Econowind Ventofoil. Visual & Identity design by Sikko Valk.

Design drawing & notes of an earlier, modular / extendable VF variant.

The 'FRISIAN SEA' sailing on the ocean, with 2 Econowind Ventofoils.
A large red chemical tanker ship named Chemical Challenger sailing in the ocean, with four green and white CHEMSHIP branded Econowind Ventofoils

Econowind passes 100th VentoFoil unit sold | 4 February 2025