Gehkens Electrotechniek is a Dutch electronics brand whose mark was originally designed by Hans Hartzheim in 1978. The logo is categorized as a circle-and-stripes design associated with the Netherlands. [1]
Design and History
The company behind the brand, Electro-Technisch Installatiebedrijf Gehrkens BV, was registered as a Dutch private limited company (Besloten Vennootschap) at Meppelweg 815 in The Hague. [2] The firm also operated under the name Electro-Technisch Installatie- en Beveiligingsbedrijf Gehrkens, with activities covering electro-technical work, trade in related materials, and installation of security equipment. [3]
The logo’s designer, Hans Hartzheim (born Johannes Hendrikus Hartzheim, 3 March 1927, The Hague; died 7 April 1996, The Hague), was a Dutch draughtsman, sculptor, painter and graphic designer. [4] He is also documented as a graphic artist and painter in the Netherlands. [5]
Meaning and Symbolism
The mark uses a circle-and-stripes composition, a geometric approach consistent with the precision associated with the electronics industry. The simple, structured forms suggest circuitry and technical expertise without being overtly complex, fitting the Dutch preference for functional design. [1]
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