about

Endre Berentzen is an award‑winning designer, strategist, and innovation leader whose work has earned global recognition. He uses design to drive systemic change across teams, organisations & industries and into society.

A black and white photo of a man with a beard and short hair, looking down with a contemplative expression, wearing a button-up shirt.

From identity systems to circular economies, inclusive education to urban-scale sustainability, Endre’s work bridges disciplines to create new models for a world in balance. His thinking is rooted in ecology—acknowledging the interdependence of people, nature, culture, and economy—and guided by the belief that design is our most powerful tool for shaping collective understanding and shared futures.

As co-founder at ANTI, he pioneered a systems-thinking approach to brand identity—most notably for Bergen International Festival (Festspillene i Bergen), which earned the Cannes Lions Grand Prix for Design and redefined best practice in the field. His work has been recognized with the Red Dot Grand Prix, One Show Golds, ADC awards, and more.

Today, he leads VILL Sammen and The Applied Sustainability LAB, developing alternative learning ecologies that empower neurodivergent and NEET youth through vocational training, craft, and upcycled materials from the construction industry.

Endre’s early experiences—ranging from military leadership and mental health care to frontline crisis response and global travel—inform his empathetic, systems-based practice. He is driven by a singular vision: to design futures that are not only sustainable—but regenerative, inclusive, and intentional.

Endre is based in Bergen, Norway. For business inquiries, feel free to contact him.

work experience
design professional
2025 - 2003

2024 - VILL SAMMEN
2024 - 2024 BERGEN
INTERNATIONAL
FESTIVAL
2021 - 2023 MAD
2021 - 2011 ANTI
2010 - 2006 ORANGERIET
2004 - 2004 VIRTUAL
GARDEN
2003 - 2003 RMIT
THE WORKS
2003 - 2003 RUTHERGLEN
WINE COMPANY

2024–

CEO / General Manager
Vill Sammen

Non-profit limited company working to counter social exclusion of youth currently not in education, employment or training (NEET). Building a vocational school around the subject of sustainability, driven by the students curiosity, catering to their individual needs. Backed by academic research and driven by insight. upcycling waste products into new sustainable building materials.

2024

Strategic Advisor
Bergen International Festival

Aiding a long-term client with their sponsorship strategy & sponsorship procurement endeavors. Short term / three month contract. Looking at brand synergies, possibilities and ideal brand collaborations, designing & holding pitch presentations, networking, meetings and outreach activities.

2024

Independent Consultant
Strategy & Design

Brand development – including strategy, design, facilitation and advisory work. Helping owners and their boards build sustainable brands, organisations and business frameworks. Brands developed during the year include restaurants BARK & Gaptrast, both launched to major success and great reviews.

2021-2024

Chief Transformation Officer /
Mad Professor / Head of Lab
Mad arkitekter

Mad Labs Created as a space to realise ideas born outside traditional frameworks. A place to foster dialogue & collaboration and drive curiosity across the group.

Mad Action Strategic Framework Designed and implemented a tool to ensure successful communication, collaboration, activation and execution of the brand strategy. Tailored OKR frameworks to enhance and sustain creative cultures.

Mad Leadership Development Programme Designed, curated and co-facilitated a leadership training programme focusing on organisational design, strategic leadership, brand & processes development.

Mad Dugnad – Aedes Berlin Exhibition Designed, curated and co-facilitated a leadership training programme focusing on organisational design, strategic leadership, brand & processes development.

Working as a C-level agent of change across the corporate group — free to design & execute initiatives to strengthen collaboration, culture & innovation. 

jury duty
international awards
2019 - 2009

2021 - 2011 ANTI

2019
The One Show
Jury Member

New York &
Dominican Republic

2019
The One Show
Awards Presenter

New York &
Dominican Republic

2019
Next Creative Leaders
Jury Member

New York &
Online

2017
The One Show
Jury Member

New York &
Dominican Republic

international & national awards received
2021 - 2009

2021 - 2011 ANTI
2010 - 2009 ORANGERIET

2021
New York Festivals
Silver


DNE Pharma
Ventizolve

2020
European Design Awards / Silver

Bergen
Brand Typeface

2020
Visuelt
Diploma


Scoop
Packaging Design

2020
The One Show
Merit


Bergen
Brand Identity

2020
Gullblyanten 2019
Silver


Bergen
Brand Identity

2020
Gullblyanten 2019
Gold


Scoop
Packaging Design

2020
The One Show
Merit


GG Möbel
Brand Identity

2019
Art Directors Club
Merit


A New Type of
Imprint

2019
A’Design Awards
Best Design Media


A New Type of
Imprint

2018
DBA Effectiveness Award

Bergen International Festival

2018
Visuelt
Gold


Eiris
Brand Installation

2018
Visuelt
Diploma


Oleana
Brand Identity

2018
Visuelt
Diploma


Eiris
Brand Installation

2018
The One Show
Merit


Fitjar Islands
Brand Identity

2018
European Design Awards / Silver

Eiris
Brand Installation

2017
Stella Awards
1 star


Bergen International
Festival

2017
Stella Awards
Hegnar Business Prize

Bergen International
Festival

2016
Eurobest
Bronze


Barcode
Brand Identity

2017
Gullblyanten 2016
Diploma


Fitjar Islands
Brand Identity

2016
Visuelt
Diploma


Barcode
Visual Identity

2016
Gullblyanten 2015
Diploma


Bergen International
Festival

2016
The One Show
Merit


Barcode
Brand Identity

2016
Gullblyanten 2015
Silver


Barcode
Brand Identity

2016
German Design Awards
Merit

Barcode
Brand Identity

2015
DOGA Awards
Design Excellence

Acapo
Brand Identity

2015
Art Directors Club
Bronze

Acapo
Brand Identity

2015
Cannes Lions
Finalist

Acapo
Brand Identity

2015
Visuelt
Gold

Acapo
Brand Identity

2015
Gullblyanten 2014
Gold

Acapo
Brand Identity

2015
Visuelt
Diploma


Bergen International
Festival

2015
Visuelt
Diploma

Bergen International
Festival

2015
Visuelt
Diploma


Bernhoft
Islander

2014
Cannes Lions
Grand Prix Design


Bergen International
Festival

2014
Cannes Lions
Gold

Bergen International
Festival

2014
Red Dot
Grand Prix


Bergen International
Festival

2014
Red Dot
Best of the Best


Bergen International
Festival

2014
The One Show
Gold Pencil


Bergen International
Festival

2014
ADC Awards
Gold


Bergen International
Festival

2014
ADC Awards
Gold


Bergen International
Festival

2014
European Design Awards / Gold

Bergen International
Festival

2014
European Design Awards/ Best in Show

Bergen International
Festival

2014
Visuelt
Gold


Bergen International
Festival

2014
Visuelt
Gold


Bergen International
Festival

2014
Gullblyanten 2013
Gold


Bergen International
Festival

2014
Gullblyanten 2013
Silver


Bergen International
Festival

2014
DOGA Awards
Design Excellence

Bergen International Festival

2014
DOGA Awards / Honorary Nominee

Bergen International Festival

2014
Gulltaggen
Most Disruptive

DNB / Vipps
Brand Identity

2013
The One Show
Merit

DNB
Moving Brand Images

2012
Visuelt
Gold


DNB
Brand Identity

2012
Gullblyanten 2011
Gold


DNB
Brand Identity

2012
Visuelt
Diploma


Tag Heuer
Campaign

2012
Gullblyanten 2011
Diploma

Tag Heuer
Campaign

2011
Gullblyanten 2010
Diploma


Bernhoft
Solidarity Breaks

2011
Epica Awards
Gold


Tag Heuer
Campaign

2011
Epica Awards
Silver


Tag Heuer
Campaign

2011
Epica Awards
Silver


Tag Heuer
Campaign

2011
Eurobest
Silver


Tag Heuer
Campaign

2011
Eurobest
Silver


Tag Heuer
Campaign

2011
Eurobest
Silver


Tag Heuer
Campaign

2010
DOGA Awards
Design Excellence

Carte Blanche
Brand Identity

2010
Visuelt
Diploma

Carte Blanche
Publication

2010
Visuelt
Diploma

Carte Blanche
Publication

2010
Gullblyanten 2009
Gold


Carte Blanche
Publication

2009
Gullblyanten 2008
Silver

Carte Blanche
Brand Identity