Based in Utrecht/Amsterdam (the Netherlands) Anothercompany is a very interesting art, fashion and communications design firm founded by Joachim Baan. We were blown away the polished design work and fascinating range of projects. Each development has multiple layers of meaning and delves deeply into the marriage of form and function. The result is a collection of crisp graphics, professional design and art work that leave us simply... envious. Hurrah for Dutch design!... More
Whether it be communication design, corporate campaigns, film, book design or stamps, Jung and Pfeffer (a small firm of about 10 people and two offices) is one of the top graphic design firms in Bremen and Amsterdam. This well-awarded agency has talent, smarts and great graphic design work under its belt... as they should, since both of the partners are professors of design (Eckhard Jung - visual design at HfG, Karlsruhe, and Florian Pfeffer - communication design at College of Art, Bremen). They delicately and professionally treat each one of their projects as "treasures", and the output shows a rich and refined graphic and contemporary sensibility that looks to the future at every opportunity. Great work.... More
It's definitive... No one really does design like the Dutch! What is it about this small area that just consistently breeds the best designers on the Globe? If we knew, we wouldn't be telling—but we are showing: Check out this excellent graphic design portfolio of a designer from the Netherlands. From identity design to typography, installations and print design, each piece resonates boldly with exceptional design quality.... More
Like a select few other "top design agents", graffiti piqued this typographers interest in letterforms, color and composition. Studying graphic design - at Cranbrook, no less - would add the final layer of understanding to complete the "circle of vision" and enhance his craft. Sure, natural talents are obviously in the mix too, as can be seen in Arjen's powerful print, interactive, identity and typography work. To us, he's an icon in the design world... and if you don't believe, he'll make one for you to prove us right.... More
A brand spanking new portfolio from a young Flash web designer in the Netherlands who states he "hopes to find an internship" with the work displayed on this new release. Well, well, young Daniel! That could be the understatement of the new year... As this rather advanced portfolio and wide arrangement of projects displays a wisdom and skill beyond his years! The Flash elements and nav are certainly very well considered in their placement and execution, while the projects perhaps need a few little descriptions so we can read what young Daniel did on each project. However, besides that... "You're HIRED!"... More
Rocking one of the best logos we have seen in quite some time, "Me" is actually "We" - meaning a two man design agency based in Amsterdam. Specializing in typography, corporate identity, and naturally print, this site doubles as portfolio and daily blog of photos of great found type and art and stuff that shows how they think... which in turn, just may change the way you think. It's certainly great to see some daily shots of Dutch design from the Netherlands, and share some of the inspirations they seem to draw upon to create the strong type and graphic design in their porfolio. 'Njoy!... More
LB (Lost Boys) cranks out award-winning business solutions, such as website make-overs and fully interactive retail sales enhancements, as if it were child's play. They also supply a little cutting-edge technology, in case the world-class design and usability gets tedious. These magic tricks include things like real-time inventory checks by sales associates, and then there's the dressing room touchscreens for adding products to a personalized profile... and that's just a sampling of some their abilities.... More
A shapely portfolio of a designer with a singular vision... a logo and identity designer who simply loves shapes. This portfolio takes us back to the simplicity of design and some of the pioneer days, when classic Dutch designers used simple shapes and spaces to create beautiful objects, letters and forms. It's like working with childrens building blocks - simple forms bring out some of the best creativity. And definitely in this portfolio, the logos and identity design from Robert Schouten make a strong, and original impact.... More
We're using an inefficient and crappy American typewriter, and are unable to add the necessary umulet -- you know, those two little dots -- over the e in Raphael's name. Still, we'd never have thought of enlarging the name so that this top half of the letter and the umulet itself turn into an exclaiming smiley-style face. That's the kind of simple and creative design you'll find at this branding firm... or as they put it: 'fresh ideas' that lead to 'winning deals'.... More
Say you're an advertising exec in charge of a new commercial campaign. Say your deadline is approaching and you haven't accomplished anything yet. Say you panic. After that, you might do well to turn to Post Panic. You check out their website, are impressed by their showreel of films and commercials made for clients like Nike and Nikon. The firm's in Amsterdam, but this is the Cyber Age, after all. Say you get a raise. Go you!... More
A self-termed "international" agency with a single location in Amsterdam, 180 displays outdoor ads, tv spots and websites for a select number of high-end clients. Very clear and simple site makes us believe their pitch.... More
Refinement is close to Godliness. And every once in a while - and it's usually the indy portfolios - we find something that's rubbing elbows with perfection: Get Wrecked with the work of Gabriel Rubin. Showcasing lots of photo illustrations, mostly in websites for films and video games. Great stuff.... More
