Police officer scanning a car door using Viken Detection's Nighthawk X-ray scanner. Police officer scanning a car door using Viken Detection's Nighthawk X-ray scanner.

VIKEN DETECTION

modernizing security technology


Viken Detection is a threat detection technology firm providing law enforcement with a non-invasive approach to detecting potential weapons and drug paraphernalia.

scope

Brand Identity
Naming and Tagline
Website
Environmental

Digital Marketing
Print Marketing
Motion Graphics

collaborators

Atomic Mouse
Anna Bloxham
Schloss Films
Ani Collum
Carolyn Zigmund

Slideshow of Viken Detection product logos next to an image of a young African American employee. Slideshow of Viken Detection product logos next to an image of a young African American employee.

the challenge

Viken wanted to differentiate themselves with a new name and brand that was both confident and compassionate. The new brand needed to appeal to dual audiences: product users (‘the enforcers’) and the public at large (‘the community’).

the solution

Pinkergreen ideated a unique name around the concept of the sixth sense: “VI”, the roman numerals for “6”, and “ken”, a word referring to acumen and knowledge. The tagline “one sense ahead” positions Viken as an authority in threat detection.

Pinkergreen devised a proprietary,  expandable naming and logo system for Viken’s product lines. The resulting brand is serious and approachable, with a thoughtful use of color and type to speak to enforcers, the community, and talent alike. A thorough web-based brand platform unifies messaging and assets across marketing and communication initiatives.

Business cards with Viken Detection logo and tagline
Behind the scenes photo of Pinkergreen art director reviewing photographs on a Viken Detection photoshoot.
Behind the scenes photo of a Viken employee having her headshot taken.
Behind the scenes photo of an outdoor Viken Detection photoshoot.
Three screenshots of Viken Detection's mobile web interface. Three screenshots of Viken Detection's mobile web interface.
Our choices were well-received by the market and our customers. Within a year, our business tripled in revenue.
Jim Ryan
PRESIDENT & CEO
Sample of pages from Viken Detection's Foxhound EBook. Sample of pages from Viken Detection's Foxhound EBook.
Close up of Viken Detection's PB200 lead paint analyzer. Close up of Viken Detection's PB200 lead paint analyzer.