Hitachi Digital Services

Creating a Unifying Brand Identity

Ladyship defined a bold new brand story and visual identity that repositioned Hitachi Digital Services as a key player within the broader Hitachi ecosystem.

Strategy Tone of Voice Messaging Visual Identity Activation

Case Study Overview

We partnered with Hitachi Digital Services to clarify the brand’s role and elevate its presence across the wider Hitachi ecosystem.

Our team created a cohesive identity that reflected the company’s positioning and aligned internal and external audiences behind a single, strategic narrative: Powering Tomorrow. Acting as Hitachi Digital Services' fractional brand team, Ladyship defined a distinct brand strategy, refined messaging and tone of voice and evolved the visual identity for consistency and impact.


Together, we created a stronger, more unified brand story that connects purpose, capability and culture– all brought to life through campaigns, leadership communications and global events.

A woman in professional attire, wearing glasses and holding a tablet, stands under a ceiling with modern linear lighting in a dark environment.
Screenshot of Hitachi's digital services website showing wind turbines on a green hillside with a partly cloudy sky, displayed on a tablet and smartphone.
Slides from a presentation about Hitachi Digital Services, including brand update, core values, and branding elements.
Hitachi Digital Services employee working on a laptop, showcasing the brand's workplace photography direction by Ladyship.
Hitachi Digital Services branded brochure mockup page reading "Global Systems Integrator," part of Ladyship's brand collateral design
Hitachi Digital Services branded backpack mockup, part of Ladyship's brand collateral design.

From Story to System

We developed a new strategic narrative and positioning framework that defined what the business does and who it serves.

From this foundation, we crafted a messaging toolkit to bring the brand story to life, evolving the visual identity to ensure consistency across key touchpoints.

To embed the refreshed brand across the organisation, we created a comprehensive brand book that helped to shape leadership communications and supported cohesive activation across major 2025 events and external campaigns. Today, we continue to partner with Hitachi Digital Services to deepen brand adoption and drive activation at every level.

Hitachi Digital Services "Powering smarter platforms" exterior building signage designed by Ladyship as part of the brand rollout.
Hitachi Digital Services branded tote bag, part of Ladyship's brand activation design.
Hitachi Digital Services branded "Power the Next 2025" event lanyard badge, part of Ladyship's brand activation design.
Close-up of the word 'HITACHI' in bold black letters on a gray background.

Ladyship’s partnership is invaluable in bringing our vision to life. Their expertise has made them an extension of our team, helping shape our brand narrative and seamlessly integrate it across all touchpoints.

Menaka Sri Pathe Thillaiampalam
Former CMO, Hitachi Digital Services