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Creating a future-facing digital experience for VARD

White and gray visuals that are prototypes of a ship
White and gray visuals that are prototypes of a ship

Redefining for the future

VARD is one of the world’s major designers and builders of specialized vessels. It needed a customer-focused revamp of its website to highlight its integrated shipbuilding expertise and sustainable business solutions. Prioritizing new customers, the site aimed to communicate a sharper value proposition, a clear product offering, and an updated brand, while also aligning with the company’s sustainability vision.

A video showcasing VARD's website revamp

Challenge

Shifting from inward to outward focus

VARD.com’s structure reflected an internal perspective rather than catering to new customers’ needs. They needed their value proposition to be more clearly communicated through their website – enabling visitors to understand VARD's offerings and strengths. Additionally, the site prioritized organizational details over its products and services, hindering its potential as a sales tool.

Redesigning VARD.com was a crucial step in our brand evolution. By aligning our digital presence with our corporate strategy, we have strengthened our positioning as a cutting-edge, full-service shipbuilder. The site now delivers a clear and compelling value proposition, enhanced by updated visual and communication tools that reflect our positioning statement: enabling sustainable business at sea.

Ingvill Uhlen Otterlei

Marketing Manager, Corporate Communication and Branding

VARD

Approach

Sharpening focus and redesigning content

We focused the redesign on attracting new customers by streamlining content and clearly presenting VARD’s fully integrated shipbuilding solutions. Key improvements included simplified product entry points, prioritized content aligned with sales objectives, and updated visuals to enhance engagement. The brand positioning, “We enable sustainable business at sea,” was consistently integrated across all communication channels. Throughout the process, we collaborated closely with VARD’s communications and sales teams to ensure the new website strengthened and supported the overall brand strategy at every level.

A graphic showing the text '950 vessels delivered'
A graphic showcasing the VARD website

Outcome

A customer-first platform with impact

The updated VARD.com offers a focused, customer-centric experience. New visitors can easily understand who VARD is, what it offers, and its sustainability-driven vision. With sharpened messaging and a more intuitive structure, the site effectively supports the sales team, enhances brand presence, and aligns with the company’s long-term growth strategy.

The new site has been well received internally and externally – demonstrating VARD’s cutting-edge position as a global market leader within specialized maritime vessels. The site is also more user-friendly, making it easier for VARD’s internal communications team to update and maintain the site going forward.

A prototype of a ship
A graphic showcasing the VARD website
Three mobile screens showing the new VARD website
A brand video for VARD showcasing technicians working on integrated shipbuilding

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Jon Styrkestad Haukaas

Jon Styrkestad Haukaas

Managing Partner

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