Hi there!
Welcome to my creative corner of the internet! I am an experienced brand- and web designer, creative mind and the face of jiplaarman.com, based in the vibrant heart of the Netherlands; Utrecht.
I’m specialised in brand development and campaign creation. Since 2012 I have been passionately transforming ideas into visually appealing and functional designs that not only attract attention, but also deliver results.
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“I do what I do, because I love to create. I am driven by the arc of building something out of nothing, wether it’s designing a brand, website or creative campaign.”
A QUICK OVERVIEW
My ambitions
- Change hearts and minds through creativity
- Keep learning
- Teach others
Brands I love
- Apple
- Notion
- Lego
- Marvel
- The Futur
My inspiration
- Maurits Cornelis Escher
- Chris Do
- Greg Gunn
- Brosmind
- Banksy
- Andy Warhol
- Beeple
I'm passionate about
- Design & Marketing
- Tech & Gadgets
- Personal development
- Traveling
- Movies
My bucket list
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Visit Japan
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Experience LARPing
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Learn 3D-printing, screen printing and photography
Fun facts
- I’m born in The Netherlands, but grew up in three countries
- I’ve got a red cat called Tiger
- My first car was a popemobile

My creative journey
1991
A keen interesst
My creative journey started when I was young. With an ability to draw before I was able to properly spell what I was drawing.
1995
School was a struggle
I moved a lot, from The Netherlands, to Malawi, to Scotland and back to The Netherlands. At every school I went to Teachers told me I should stop doodling and start focussing. But I was focussed, just not on the what they wanted me to focus on.
My mother, an artist herself, saw raw potential in my doodles. She helped turn that potential into a passion, so I never stopped dreaming and kept creating.
2009
Young grasshopper
Both my parents have always pushed me to reach my full potential. I went to art school, where teachers understood the importance of dreaming. There teachers knew that being able to create is a super power, but it needs direction.
I gained the knowledge and tools to form my ideas, my doodles, my dreams, into feasible concepts and products and got the opportunity to intern at a media company and a award winning ad agency. My creativity flourished.
2016
The student became the master
After art school I landed my first job at the Marketing and Communication Department of a non-profit foundation. I started out as a junior graphic designer and got a the opportunity to make mistakes and grow. Within a two years I became lead designer/art director and was fully responsible for the in- and external visual communication and campaigns. I didn’t just become a better version of myself, but helped another designer as well as several interns to grow their creative skills.
Today
A creative professional
Today I’m an creative professional packed with years of experience in graphic, brand identity and web design and creating creative campaigns, content and advertisements. I have been able to build a robust portfolio with a diversity of interesting clients and collaborations.
I’m always developing my knowledge and am proud to have added certificates and diplomas for UI/UX Design, Web design, Video animation, Videography and more to my skillset.
Looking back, i feels strange to realise how some behaviour may be disapproved by one, but can be seen as talent by another. Without that recognition, that spark, I wouldn’t have become the creative professional I am today.
my promise
1. Experience
With over ten years of experience in design, I have refined my skills to deliver high quality and innovative designs.
2. Personal service
I take the time to understand your unique needs and vision and provide tailor-made solutions that align with your goals.
3. Impactful designs
My designs aren’t just pretty and fun to look at – they’re created to achieve your specific goals, whether that’s increasing engagement, boosting conversions, or building brand loyalty.
Press
My work has gone viral multiple times and has been featured on numerous media outlets throughout the Netherlands like NOS Journaal and Jinek. It has been featured on websites like De Beste Social Media and Dutch Cowboys, which helpt to power free publicity and contributing to the project goals.
Toolstack










Full Toolstack
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe XD
Adobe FireFly
Figma
Notion
Miro
WordPress
Elementor
Divi
Vaizle
ChatGPT
Dall-E
Midjourney
Microsoft Office 365


















Clients and partners
Alpha Omega
ANWB
ArteWood
Bob
Cashr
CJ Laarman Stichting
Crédit Agricole
Dagravit
Epidemie
Findio
Goboony
JOGG
John West
Just Agency
Lassie
Lidl
Open Now
PostNL
Puik
Reeleezee
Rode Kruis
Roorda
Roter
Samsung
TeamAlert
The VR-Room
Thuisbezorgd
Tiger Balm
TravelLight
Wereld Ouders
WorldACD
Let's create something beautiful together
I am always excited to take on new challenges and work with clients who are as passionate about their projects as I am about design. Whether you are looking to revamp your website, launch a new campaign or redefine your brand, I am here to bring your vision to life.
Feel free to browse my work and get in touch to discuss how we can create something truly exceptional together.