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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
  • Visit Japan

  • Experience LARPing

  • 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.

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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

PostNL
Lassie
Goboony
Lidl
Samsung
Dagravit
TeamAlert
Roter
Reeleezee
Wereld Ouders
Cashr
Findio
The VR Room
Mono
Bob
Thuisbezorgd
Tiger Balm
John West
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.

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