| gadgetfriday.nl | bym-design.com | The website describes the presence of various elements, including an ‘aliquam faucibus’, a ‘praesent aliquam’, and ‘fusce vulputate’. It explicitly mentions that ‘varius purus’ and ‘ ultricies lacus Arcu massa’ are present. The website refers to ‘curabitur aliquet’, ‘morbi vel erat’ and ‘tristique ligula’ as relevant elements. | | vulputate 18 fusce 26 aliquam 30 | |
| creatiefsign.nl | Creatief Sign | The company describes itself as a small, versatile advertising agency dedicated to its clients' creative needs. They offer a diverse portfolio of services including lettering, printing, textile printing, wallpapering, interior decoration, and signage. The website highlights that the origin of the sign maker began with the creation of cut letters and logos for various applications, and the industry has experienced a significant creative evolution with the advent of full-color printers. | Advertising → Lettering 569 | letter 834 advertising 2302 decoration 4085 print 5511 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| graphicmatters.nl | Graphic Matters | The website provides information about events such as the Summer School 2025 and the Student Challenge 2025, including an exhibition by Vera van de Seyp titled ‘Nothing can ever happen twice’. Furthermore, Graphic Matters presents news about recent events and challenges, such as ‘Current Characters VI’ and student projects. The site also contains a renewed Reading Room with the exhibition ‘Nothing can ever happen twice’ and links to the shop, press releases, and job vacancies. | | typography 155 exhibition 5332 news 15293 event 45199 | |
| reklameallerlei.nl | Reclame Allerlei | The website was started in 1970 by Willem and Carmela Theunissen, who transitioned from their painting background to the advertising industry after maintaining signage and car lettering. With the digitalization, terms like Sign and Signmaker have become common, following the rise of PCs and CAD systems in the 1980s used for cutting self-adhesive letter foils. Currently, Reclame Allerlei offers digital printing and cutting techniques for durable signage and lettering, with a wide range of fonts and full-color prints. | Graphic Design & Printing → Graphic Arts 1034 | car advertising 19 font 71 signage 838 advertising 2302 print 5511 | |
| underware.nl | Underware | The foundry’s designers – Akiem Helmling, Bas Jacobs, and Finn Sami Kortemaki – are located in Den Haag, Amsterdam, and Helsinki, respectively. Underware's typefaces are characterized by their unique aesthetics, high finishing quality, and a cohesive design approach. The website features a shop, blog, publication listings, and resources such as Latin Plus support and licensing information, alongside social media channels and various case studies. | Design → Typography 203 | typeface 20 font 71 case studies 151 blog 13392 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |
| characters.nl | Characters Font Foundry | The foundry offers a variety of typefaces, including retail, custom, and commissioned designs. Notable typefaces available include Accelerator, Ballet Mechanique, and Jekyll Pro, among many others. The company's physical locations are in Maastricht, Netherlands, and Düsseldorf, Germany, and they maintain an online presence through social media. | Design → Typography 203 | typeface 20 font 71 retail 586 commission 609 netherlands 1376 | Limburg → Maastricht 6008 |
| lettergieten.nl | Stichting Lettergieten | The foundation manages a historical Monotype collection consisting of casting machines, setting machines, keyboards, matrices, parts, and documentation. The website provides information about the sale of lead letters, with prices per piece and in larger quantities. Various types of letters are available, such as individual letters, ornaments, and bookbinder polishes. The foundation organizes Open Days and Thursdays (except on specific dates) where visitors can see the machines in operation. The website also contains information about opening hours and contact details. | Textile Arts → Calligraphy 80 | lettertype 12 ornament 120 polish 269 donor 757 letter 834 machine 3727 | |
| studiops.nl | Kalligrafie & Grafisch Ontwerp Peter Scherpenisse | The studio, based in Amsterdam, offers calligraphy services, including the calligraphy of confessions texts. In addition to graphic design and typography, calligraphy is increasingly an important activity for the studio. The website includes information about the studio, portfolio, disciplines, promotional opportunities, and various digital tools. | Design & Creative → Graphic Services 1003 Textile Arts → Calligraphy 80 | calligraphy 69 typography 155 graphic design 2042 portfolio 6854 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| ardwan.nl | Ardwan Al-Sabti | Ardwan Al-Sabti's work is characterized by a desire to challenge conventions and explore diverse viewpoints, resulting in pleasing graphics and effective outcomes. He incorporates ancient symbols into his product design process, demonstrating a unique blend of modern and historical aesthetics. The website features a diverse range of projects including branding for various sectors, typography, book publication, and revitalizing endangered scripts. | Graphic Arts → Posters 198 | graphics 123 symbol 149 typography 155 branding 4614 design 27202 | |
| poppy-red.nl | PoppyRed Design Studio | The studio was founded by Birgit van Wijk, who combines her love for writing letters with creative graphic design. Currently, she works for Pieter Dekker Funeral Services, where she designs mourning prints, but still accepts small commissions for PoppyRed, such as hand lettering. The studio offers a range of services, including logo design, branding, illustrations in clear or soft lines, and modern calligraphy & hand lettering for various applications. | Textile Arts → Calligraphy 80 | letter 834 graphic design 2042 illustration 2447 branding 4614 | North-Holland → Alkmaar 6507 |
| fontmaster.nl | Dutch Type Library | The Dutch Type Library, established in 1990, is recognized for producing and publishing iconic digital typefaces and offering software for professional font creation. The company's founder, Dr. Frank E. Blokland, has a background in type design, software development, and academia, and the company entered the computer-font market early on. The Dutch Type Library prioritizes the meticulous refinement and quality control of its fonts, utilizing both traditional manual digitization techniques and modern technology to ensure long-lasting, optimized designs. | Software Development & Engineering → Software 11608 | typeface 20 font 71 type 310 software 8291 design 27202 | |
| byrosa.nl | byRosa Concept & design studio | The studio specializes in diverse design areas, including graphic design, typography, font design, packaging, and book design. They also offer services such as pattern design, miniature making, mould making, and stop motion animation. The website showcases various completed projects, categorized by client type and design focus, such as branding, publications, and unique creative pieces. | Design → Typography 203 | miniature 27 font 71 typography 155 pattern 2012 branding 4614 design 27202 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| baukje.nl | Baukje Scheppink | Baukje Scheppink is a letter artist who exclusively focuses on creating letters, both manually and digitally. She offers her services as a traditional calligrapher, designer of handwritten letters, and copywriter, primarily working in Leeuwarden. Her portfolio displays examples of her calligraphic sheets, books, certificates, logos, and other projects, and she offers workshops for advanced calligraphers. | Textile Arts → Calligraphy 80 | calligraphy 69 letter 834 texts 1218 atelier 1417 | Friesland → Leeuwarden 6068 |
| studio12.nl | Studio12 | Geert Keuter, born in 1965, is a graphic designer who graduated from the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague and has always created 'free' work in addition to his design agency's work. He designs logos, books, and free work. His work emphasizes clarity, pleasure, and rest, and involves a dialogue with the surrounding environment, aiming to find a balance between space and negative space. Recent projects include the installation 'PRIL' at the CODA Museum in Apeldoorn, in collaboration with Judith Bloedjes, and an exhibition at the Thorbecke Garden, featuring protest signs made of wooden panels. | Sculpture → Visual Arts 4165 | mobile 243 letter 834 logo 4660 environment 4873 book 11396 installation 13742 | Gelderland → Apeldoorn 6996 |
| gertievanderlinden.nl | Studio DaPPer | The studio provides various services including the design of cards (birth and wedding) and logos, preferably using traditional materials like pen, pencil, and paper. Studio DaPPer organizes handlettering workshops and runs a creative drop-in studio called Club Dapper. The website includes a blog with recent posts about creative projects and events, as well as portfolios and workshop schedules. | Textile Arts → Calligraphy 80 | handlettering 45 illustration 2447 logo 4660 studio 5465 blog 13392 workshop 19325 | |
| natuurlijkverbeelden.nl | Janet Borghuis | The studio produces linocuts, screen prints, etchings and silkscreen prints in small editions and offers a direct look at techniques such as high pressure, pressure printing, monotype and relief printing. The website provides information about the available techniques, the sizes of the images and the location of art markets and studio routes, including the Leersum Art Studio Route and Zeist Art Route. Janet Borghuis regularly organizes exhibitions at art markets and studio routes, and offers the opportunity to view her work in her studio. | Artists → Studios 152 Graphic Design & Printing → Graphic Arts 1034 | art market 69 printing technique 85 graphics 123 route 3425 studio 5465 | Zeist → Hoge Dennen 12 |
| vethgedrukt.nl | VETH gedrukt | Maarten Giltay Veth is the owner and printer of VETH gedrukt, a printing workshop he established in 2022 at his home. The workshop specializes in the production of handmade graphic art, small publications, and invitations using woodcut, metal type, clichés, ornaments, and linocuts. VETH gedrukt is part of a larger initiative, Mooi Marginaal, which is published by Stichting Laurens Janszoon Coster and promotes the most beautiful Dutch and Flemish bibliophilic and marginal publications. | Graphic Design & Printing → Graphic Arts 1034 | woodcut 45 printing technique 85 graphic art 89 invitation 204 publication 2018 | |
| evavanbemmelen.nl | Eva van Bemmelen | Eva van Bemmelen’s artistic practice centers on the poetic reinterpretation of books and their characters, exploring themes of language and reading through a typographical lens. She studied graphic design at the Royal Academy of Arts (KABK) in The Hague and gained experience working at Irma Boom Office before pursuing her Masters in Fine Arts at Werkplaats Typografie at ArtEZ University of the Arts in Arnhem. Recent projects include a series of art fair pieces, a group show titled 'Reading Characters' co-organized with Annabelle Binnerts, and weather reports presented as artworks. | Painting → Contemporary Art 805 | typography 155 language 2016 exhibition 5332 book 11396 | Gelderland → Arnhem 8680 |
| karensaaman.nl | Karen Saaman | Karen Saaman creates graphic art using stamps, colored pencils, scissors, and glue. She makes stamp compositions, prints, and drawings, often using text to tell stories, both abstract and concrete. Karen uses letterpress and other printing techniques, and is open to digital editing of stamp work, such as creating designs for relief printing. | Graphic Design & Printing → Graphic Arts 1034 | letterpress 28 stamp 88 drawing 1101 print 5511 design 27202 | Gelderland → Nijmegen 9384 |
| tariqheijboer.nl | Silly Type Foundry | Tariq Heijboer is a graphic designer based in Amsterdam, known for his interest in systems, collections, and classifications, particularly within typography and visual communication. His projects span various mediums including books, exhibitions, signage systems, typefaces, and visual identities, often exploring the relationship between systems, language, and the alphabet. He has founded Silly Type Foundry, a platform dedicated to unusual typographic projects, and has collaborated with numerous institutions and organizations across the Netherlands and internationally. | Design → Typography 203 | typeface 20 typography 155 communication 10162 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| novotypo.nl | Novo Typo | Founded in 2012 by Mark van Wageningen, the studio offers both commercially available typefaces and custom design services. Novo Typo provides a web shop where all their fonts are available for purchase, as well as the option to commission bespoke typeface redesigns. The company's extensive typeface collection features diverse styles, including versatile, eclectic, and modern designs, and continues to grow with regular updates and a presence on social media platforms. | Design → Typography 203 | typeface 20 font 71 customized 426 studio 5465 collection 7566 design 27202 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| kunstaanderandvannederland.nl | Kunst aan de rand van Nederland | The organization organizes annual studio routes, allowing visitors to visit the studios of artists. Kunst aan de rand van Nederland also organizes group exhibitions, such as an exhibition in the Bartholomeus Church in Beerta, which takes place from September 6th to October 2025. The organization was established in 2006 and is supported by Hans van Herwijnen and Ingrid Constance. | Graphic Design & Printing → Graphic Arts 1034 | border 119 exhibition 5332 studio 5465 artist 5745 event 45199 | Groningen → East 315 |
| hofvanjan.nl | Hof van Jan | The Hof van Jan foundation was established in 2011 by four letterpress printers who share a workspace in Haarlem. The foundation has access to various printing presses and tools used for producing books and publications. Hof van Jan is open to collaboration with authors and artists, and publishes under different imprints. | Graphic Design & Printing → Graphic Arts 1034 | imprint 13 letterpress 28 print 5511 foundation 6678 | North-Holland → Haarlem 8674 |
| ikbenchantalvanheeswijk.nl | Chantal van Heeswijk | The website describes the work of Chantal van Heeswijk, which focuses on writing, thinking, doing and making, and especially on her neon art pieces. Neon art pieces are presented with prices ranging from €875 to €975, depending on the size. They are delivered in a frame with a matching cord. The website contains a list of previous events and projects, including Rotterdam Art Week, Expand your brain, and various art galleries. | Crafts → Glassworking 581 | neon 52 artwork 2248 | |
| galerie20.nl | brookwood-designs.com | The website contains a series of sentences describing architectural and decorative elements, such as 'Vestibulum ante ipsum primis' and 'Maecenas adipiscing ante non diam sodales'. The text suggests the use of sentences to create a kind of visual atmosphere or style, with references to 'Suspendisse cursus' and 'Aenean'. Terms such as 'Aliquam convallis sollicitudin purus', 'Praesent aliquam', 'Fusce vulputate sem at sapien' and 'Vivamus leo' are used, which likely do not provide concrete content but suggest a sense of complexity and elegance. | Design → Typography 203 | aesthetic 42 sentence 87 presentation 1785 style 2348 architecture 3223 | |
| ijsvogelszuidlimburg.nl | u-spirits.net | The website contains lengthy sentences and a variety of visual elements, including fonts and textual components, creating an abstract and compositional presentation. The extensive use of textual variation, such as different fonts and text styles, and the repetition of certain sentences, suggests an experimental approach. The website focuses on the visual and typographic aspect of the text, rather than providing concrete explanations about burnout. | Typography → Fonts 24 | font 71 sentence 87 visual 131 composition 639 burnout 1614 text 2467 | |
| evenementenbijcentraalmuseum.nl | Centraal Museum | An article describes the unique characteristics of the Wuppertal Zoo in Germany, including its long history and educational programs. Another article suggests tips to minimize the negative effects of xtc use after attending festivals. A blog about corporate events in Amsterdam provides tips for organizing an unforgettable event. | Technology → Electronics & Components 11261 | zoo 122 typography 155 party 5928 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| hannadonker.nl | Hanna Donker | The site features a portfolio of various projects under the name ‘Dutch IJ,’ encompassing lettering, calligraphy, record covers, comics, blackletter type, and signage. Hanna Donker's work extends beyond lettering and typography to include neon lettering, sign painting, and projects related to education and maps. The website also includes references to design courses, workshops, and collaborations like Type Camp Chennai, MIADA, and Atelier Tipografic NL/RO, alongside a broader exploration of design themes such as digital reality and music identity. | Advertising → Lettering 569 | typography 155 letter 834 signage 838 workshop 19325 | |
| tantepapier.nl | Tante Papier & Pluuspers | The website includes news about participation in events such as the Zwolle Book Market and Salon du livre animé in Paris. Information is provided about the Pluuspers publishing house, which focuses on international children's books and pop-up books in various languages. The website describes the work of Maaike van der Meulen, including the creation of books, illustrations, and the work with paper and marginal editions, and mentions the recognition of her work in ‘Mooi Marginaal 9’. | Resources → Books 3936 | illustration 2447 | North-Holland → Laren 1234 |
| fabianhamacher.nl | Fabian Hamacher | Fabian Hamacher has created book designs such as 'Verdensveving' for Lisa Charlotte Baudouin Lie, a thesis exploring magic, and 'Our Silver Lining' for Maite Vanhellemont, which features a collection of iPhone photos and videos. He has also designed posters, including a dance event poster for Amsterdam, and created typography for a poem by Vincent van Gelder as part of 'Tijdschrift EI'. Hamacher’s work extends to designing a football scarf for the 'Radical Romance' platform in Amsterdam, experimenting with woodblock printing and creating a graduation catalog with collaborators, alongside exploring spatial interventions like 'Lengtegraad'. | | book design 68 typography 155 poster 837 print 5511 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| cornelissendesign.nl | Cornelissen Design | The website introduces Cornelissen Design as a company that creates unique logos and web designs with a cartoon style. The website describes the offered services, including striking logos, dynamic DTP services and cartoon illustrations for websites. The website contains an online magazine with articles on various aspects of web design, such as whitespace, color psychology and traffic analysis. | Children’s Books → Comic Books 96 | cartoon 160 dtp 214 magazine 2182 webdesign 4092 logo 4660 design 27202 | |
| kublakhan.nl | Kubla Khan | The publishing house publishes limited editions of sonnets by Ilja Leonard Pfeijffer, often inspired by current events. The Sonnetten 2022 edition is a hand-signed and numbered softcover, printed in an edition of 250 copies and designed by ruttens-wille. Kubla Khan utilizes a ‘revolving fund’ model to invest revenue from successful projects into future collaborations, currently focused on the development of the digital literary e-journal #VIRALEN. | Periodical Publications → Magazines 1001 | edition 157 publisher 757 collaboration 16036 | |
| melissachan.nl | Melissa Chan | Melissa Chan is a graphic designer based in Ukraine (UA), formerly residing in the Netherlands (NL) and Malaysia (MY). She received her Bachelor of Design (BDes) degree from the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague, Netherlands, in 2015. Chan is currently open to collaborative projects and can be connected with via LinkedIn and Instagram. | Specific Institutions → Universities 877 | typeface 20 ukraine 131 typography 155 visual identity 206 graphic design 2042 | |
| weerdruk.nl | Stichting Weerdruk | The foundation was established in 1996 by Martin Veltman and Wiek Molin. The website features various projects, including the colofon wereldboek, Eye Love Books, Familiereunie, Film, and Galerie Weerdruk. Contact information for St Weerdruk is available, including address and phone number. | Graphic Design & Printing → Graphic Arts 1034 | printing technique 85 print 5511 foundation 6678 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| domienvanparys.nl | Domien van Parys | The website offers a gallery of Domien van Parys’s artwork, including pieces from the ‘Always remain yourself’ series, such as ‘Wasted Energy’. It details current and past projects, including the ‘Ver – dronken land — en er is hoop’ project, culminating in a finissage event on June 16th with a recitation of a poem. The website also announces the development of a new series of contemporary graphics and provides contact information for inquiries. | Graphic Design & Printing → Graphic Arts 1034 | graphics 123 artwork 2248 | |
| k-chen.nl | K.Chen | Kuan-Ting Chen is a graphic designer who graduated from Graphic Design Arnhem at ArtEZ University of the Arts and currently resides in Arnhem, Netherlands. The website features information about her upcoming events and past exhibitions, including residencies, workshops, and participation in design events like Dutch Design Week and Just Enschede Salon. It also highlights her selected work, such as '12F Originality' exhibited at Dutch Design Week and 'The Best Dutch Book Designs 2021' presented by GRID Graphic Museum, along with collaborations and conversations within the design community. | Design → Typography 203 Art & Culture → Design Events 14 | typography 155 exhibition 5332 book 11396 collaboration 16036 workshop 19325 design 27202 | Gelderland → Arnhem 8680 |
| neoneo.nl | NEONEO | The website offers a wide range of neon lighting, including LED neon lighting and glass neon lamps, and allows customers to design their own neon letters. Customers can place online orders and benefit from free shipping in the Netherlands and Belgium, as well as a lowest price guarantee and a 2-year warranty. The company is known for its high quality, handmade products and a rating of 9.1 from customers, who recommend it to 98% of users. | Lighting → LED Lighting 574 | lettertype 12 neon 52 board 3438 logo 4660 warranty 4701 design 27202 | |
| sbdd.nl | Studio Buiten de Deur | The company, Studio Buiten de Deur, offers typesetting, DTP, and print mediation services, emphasizing fast responses and proactive support for marketing teams. The experienced team is ready to refine concepts into masterpieces and optimize existing files, with a constant focus on the high quality of the final product. Studio Buiten de Deur works with a diverse customer base, including schools, retail companies, media, pension institutions, and government agencies. | Design & Creative → Graphic Services 1003 | typesetting 24 dtp 214 print 5511 design 27202 | |
| marleentekent.nl | MarleenTekent | The website presents a selection of handlettering products, such as weekly planners, birthday calendars, and envelope stickers, which can be customized. Marleen collaborates with Ingeborg from Bij Ingeborg de LetterLadies, who organize creative handlettering workshops and events. The website describes a mail service (Glimlach Verstuurservice) for handwritten cards with a smile guarantee, as well as the presence of the LetterLadies at events such as Creative Life in Utrecht. | Advertising → Lettering 569 Textile Arts → Calligraphy 80 | handlettering 45 card 1975 workshop 19325 design 27202 event 45199 | |
| mineur.nl | Reclameatelier Leo Mineur | The studio specializes in theatrical and cinema paintings, facade advertising, moving advertising, and corporate logos. In addition, the studio offers painting services at clients' homes, both in text and image, and provides lettering for shop windows, cars and facades. Leo Mineur is known for its colorful products, nearly 100 years of experience and expertise, enabling it to offer customized solutions for various projects, often outside of traditional practices. | Funerals → Grave Monuments 88 Textile Arts → Calligraphy 80 | letter 834 advertising 2302 paintings 3907 design 27202 | |
| susulee.nl | Susu Lee | The site details Lee’s early interest in typography, initially seeing it as a supplementary element within fashion design, rather than a primary focus. It highlights key projects including ‘Eternal Sunshine,’ a series of typography posters, identity design for Rietveld Uncut, and her involvement with Stedelijk Museum and Studium Generale. Lee describes her research into letterforms, specifically experimenting with variations of the letter ‘S’ and techniques like patchwork and drum-like character design, alongside collaborations and exhibitions. | Visual Arts → Installation Art 576 | typography 155 poster 837 identity 1028 exhibition 5332 research 8967 design 27202 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| studionoordzee.nl | Studio Noordzee Grafisch Ontwerp | The studio values clear language and design, with typography playing a significant role. Studio Noordzee believes in design that speaks and works directly with clients to understand their needs. The studio is located on Keulsekade 110 in Utrecht and offers services such as graphic design and illustration. | | typography 155 studio 5465 design 27202 | Netherlands → Utrecht 48901 |
| magic-entertainer.nl | magic-entertainer.nl | The website contains a series of formulations such as 'Maecenas ante non diam sodales' and 'Curabitur aliquet pellentesque'. There are sentences referring to elements such as 'ulltricies lacus', 'Rutrum' and 'Aenean'. The text is repeated in various forms, often with the same content, suggesting that it is a programmed sequence. | Web Design → Examples 18 | repetition 20 formulation 51 text 2467 | |
| letterfontein.nl | Fontana Publishing | The site contains a limited portion of the book's content, including a selection of over 150 lettertypes. Downloadable items such as timelines and student exercises are available through the 'Extras' menu. Despite the rise of DIY projects and digital creativity, knowledge about readability and typography remains crucial and should be applied by professionals. | Specific Institutions → Universities 877 | lettertype 12 typography 155 exercises 1058 student 7623 book 11396 | |
| joosmooidrukwerk.nl | Joos Mooi Drukwerk | The website describes the entrepreneur's passion for printing, from design to execution. Examples of previous commissions are provided, such as the design of a Liber Amicorum for Princess Margriet. The website contains information about the sale of a calendar, including dimensions, price, and shipping costs. | Visual Arts → Fine Art 322 | postcard 278 commission 609 calendar 1556 print 5511 design 27202 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| boekenleggerdrukker.nl | Ed Visser | Graphic artist Ed Visser prints bookmarks on location, using the silkscreen prints as works of art. The bookmarks are printed with antique wooden letters on an old printing press and feature the text ‘Here I am’. The service includes a fee of €245 for a 2.5-hour performance, including bookmarks and transportation within a radius of 50 km around Amsterdam, with special rates for schools. | Design & Creative → Graphic Services 1003 | bookmark 14 text 2467 print 5511 performance 7586 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| havaderi.nl | De Wereld van de Kalligrafie | The website contains information and images of calligraphy work. The internet is used to share calligraphy techniques and performances. The website offers opportunities to commission calligraphy work. | Textile Arts → Calligraphy 80 | typeface 20 calligraphy 69 texts 1218 image 2605 | |
| totaalgetikt.nl | Totaal Getikt | The website presents a collection of vintage typewriters from various brands, each with a unique character and sound. Totaal Getikt organizes various activities, including typewriter cafes with writers and musicians, workshops (such as haiku writing or word bingo), and participation in cultural festivals. The website provides background information on the founders, Agnes Brink and René Eijsink, and their passion for typewriters, which began during René's journalism studies. | Literature → Dutch Literature 292 | writer 525 collection 7566 workshop 19325 event 45199 | Overijssel → Zwolle 7395 |
| monicejanson.nl | Monice Janson | Monice Janson creates artistic expressions using language and letters, which emphasize the identity and tell stories of locations. Her work encompasses projects in various cities and regions, including Rotterdam, Delft, Noordwijk, London, and The Hague. The website offers an overview of her diverse projects, including names and locations such as 'The Memorial Garden' and 'BinckPARK'. | Visual Arts → Installation Art 576 | letter 834 identity 1028 language 2016 art 3856 | Gelderland → Apeldoorn 6996 |
| carolinedelint.nl | Caroline de Lint | The site presents a diverse portfolio of book designs, including projects she has done for architectural firms such as F.A. Warners architect and Landscapology. Various disciplines are represented, including art (films, books, and installations), Swedish country houses, and projects involving religious architecture. The website also contains a selection of her research in the field of psychology, including dissertations, models for psychosis, and studies on endocrine systems and HIV infection. | Architecture → Religious Architecture 18 | book design 68 architecture 3223 art 3856 research 8967 | |
| arnoverweij.nl | Stichting Proefjes | Arno Verweij conducts various experiments, photographs typography, and builds websites. He manages the Proefjes.nl website for the Stichting Proefjes, where he organizes activities, leads workshops, and provides advice to primary schools. Verweij has published a children’s book called ‘The Experiment Book’ and regularly publishes articles, including on experiments and the ‘doing’ of experiments. | Education → Pedagogy & Methods 2944 | typography 155 experiment 229 article 6000 book 11396 | |
| jolandablaauw.nl | Jolanda Blaauw Concept & Design | The website features portfolios of projects, including family histories, brand identities, and independent work such as posters and postcards. Jolanda Blaauw describes her workflow and provides information about workshops, including a workshop on creating memory books. A section details specific projects and the materials used, such as seeds for bees, butterflies, and wildflowers. | Creative & Design Services → Creative Agencies 898 | visual concept 13 book design 68 typography 155 logo 4660 workshop 19325 | |
| dimurgos.nl | Dimurgos Inc. | The website displays a continuous, repeating sequence of various letter types, starting with 'D' and ending with 'S'. The letter types are combined with other symbols and shapes, with a focus on visual variation and patterns. The presentation appears to have no specific function other than the visual representation of the displayed characters. | Painting → Contemporary Art 805 | symbol 149 pattern 2012 | |
| geert-schaap.nl | The Designer (implied) | The logo for ‘Temporary Portfolio’ was designed with a playful, approachable style, inspired by a comic book speech bubble. For the ‘Sonic Boom’ event, a custom typeface was developed to establish a recognizable visual identity across diverse artwork styles as the event scaled. The ‘Meneer De Wit Heeft Honger’ restaurant logo incorporated elements of Spanish and Moroccan influences, utilizing a pattern reminiscent of Alhambra tiles and drawing on the cultural history of the restaurant’s location. | | typeface 20 pattern 2012 coffee 3838 color 4159 logo 4660 restaurant 11215 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| lex-art.nl | Lex Art | Lex Art offers listeners the opportunity to hear the compositions of Alex Brusse via lex-art.nl. The website describes various projects of Alex Brusse, including conceptual art, graphics, watercolors, and photography. Lex Art is part of Pro Muze and is registered with the KvK under number 86794469. | Composition & Theory → Composition 402 | graphics 123 composition 639 illustration 2447 music 13170 | |
| nathanaelreuling.nl | Nathanaël Reuling | Nathanaël Reuling specializes in apparel graphics, book and web design, offering visual identities and branding strategy services. The website features a portfolio of projects encompassing art direction, art-book design, illustrations, identity design, web design, and clothing design, many of which are self-initiated. Visitors can view his work through project listings and contact him via the provided address and contact information. | Digital Art → Interactive Art 13 | typography 155 identity 1028 illustration 2447 branding 4614 design 27202 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| noortjeslicht.nl | Noortje Schevers | Noortje Schevers describes herself as a creative portrait photographer who captures the stories of her clients through colorful and artistic photography. The website emphasizes her style as an invitation to experiment and encourages curiosity and discovery in her clients. Noortje Schevers offers branding photography, aimed at visualizing the identity of a business or person, in contrast to generic images of successful companies. | Branding & Identity → Brand Positioning 118 | experiment 229 portrait photography 279 image 2605 color 4159 branding 4614 story 8285 | |
| petersierksmaschrijft.nl | Peter Sierksma | The name of the text bureau refers to a New York artist collective from the 1990s, PS1, which was located in an old public school. The term PS also stands for Post Scriptum, a postscript that was often found under letters. The website is owned by Peter Sierksma and utilizes the Genesis Framework and WordPress. | Design → Typography 203 | copyright 255 | |
| ourtype.nl | Ourtype | The website regularly publishes articles with recommendations of various fonts, ranging from Disney-like styles to bold fonts. The articles typically include a list of 12 to 16 different fonts with a brief description of their style and suitability for various designs. The website offers a collection of font examples and suggestions to inspire designers and help them choose appropriate fonts. | Design → Typography 203 | font 71 inspiration 4081 design 27202 | |
| studiotenbosch.nl | Studio Ten Bosch | The studio’s work includes various projects like visual identities, digital media, book design, publications, signage systems, and exhibition design, consistently guided by a content-driven editorial approach focused on typography. Joris Ten Bosch, the founder, graduated from the Gerrit Rietveld Academie in Graphic Design and the Fotoacademie in Photography, demonstrating a diverse artistic background. In 2009, Joris and Max Ten Bosch established the Ten Bosch initiative, encompassing a design studio in Amsterdam and a project space for contemporary art in Den Bosch, furthering their design endeavors. | | typography 155 identity 1028 publication 2018 design 27202 | North-Brabant → Eindhoven 11845 |
| dw-creations.nl | D Creations | The website promotes D Creations’ services in web design, graphic design, and online marketing, emphasizing their ability to create compelling visuals and a strong online presence. The company highlights its approach combining creativity, functionality, and modern technology, aiming to transform clients’ visions into reality. D Creations emphasizes its expertise in responsive web design, logo and graphic creation, and a dedication to utilizing typography, photography, and illustration to enhance business branding. | Film → Animation 868 | graphics 123 typography 155 branding 4614 marketing 7107 design 27202 | |
| femkebakker.nl | Femke Bakker | The website contains a catalog of various projects and publications, including infographics, books, drawings, and cartography. The works cover diverse topics such as ‘Lighting’, ‘Homeless’, ‘Caribbean Islands’ and ‘Wild Flowers’. The site offers an overview of publications released by Femke Bakker since 1974, including books and series. | | cartography 41 infographic 283 drawings 1329 publication 2018 book 11396 | |
| johnnybrankaert.nl | Johnny Brankaert | Johnny Brankaert is a Dutch graphic designer specializing in art direction and design services, emphasizing custom typography as a core element of his approach. His design process is driven by thorough research and a tailored response to each project's specific needs, often resulting in long-term partnerships. With nearly a decade of experience working with both large and small businesses, Brankaert is consistently seeking new creative opportunities and collaborations. | | typography 155 branding 4614 research 8967 collaboration 16036 design 27202 | |
| label160.nl | Label160 | The site sells hand-drawn cartoon illustrations in a loose cartoon style, created in a digital program. After purchase, the customer receives a PNG file. The website also offers calligraphy and includes a portfolio of completed commissions and examples. The owner, Miranda, lives in the Netherlands and started the website with a focus on Instagram. | Graphic Design & Printing → Graphic Arts 1034 | calligraphy 69 cartoon 160 illustration 2447 gift 6442 portfolio 6854 | |
| netherlandstypography.nl | Amsterdam Typography | The 'Netherlands Typography' project documents typography from 97 places in the Netherlands, comprising a total of 1138 items. The website offers an interactive map showcasing these typographic elements, organized by location, with places containing 10 or more items highlighted. Users can contribute by sponsoring the travel expenses for photographing typography in less accessible places in the Netherlands, via a dedicated contact form. | Journalistic Visuals → Documentary Photography 84 | typography 155 map 801 item 1125 | Zaanstad → Koog aan de Zaan 225 |
| studiomartinrasch.nl | Studio Martin Rasch | The studio offers flexible, fast and accurate service with competitive pricing, and is active in the design and layout process. A key element of the workflow is the use of typography, often inspired by technical elements such as bicycles or nuts. Studio Martin Rasch is located in Opmeer, a location known for its unique wetlands and has a rich history in advertising, with references to famous commercials. | | typography 155 advertising 2302 logo 4660 technology 6816 design 27202 | North-Holland → Opmeer 445 |
| cooltype.nl | eps to font-outlines | The text details various typefaces, including Garamond, Jannon, Kis, and Granjon, alongside examples of historical printing such as the Amsterdam 1718 Speelreis langs de Vechtstroom and Fabulae Aesopi. It discusses typographic processes like rasterization, high-resolution scanning, logo design, kerning, and converting fonts to outlines, referencing techniques used by companies like Adobe, Linotype, and Monotype. The site explores historical figures and printing houses, mentioning individuals like Paulum Matthiae, Kees Stip, and A.A.M. Stols, and referencing challenges like replicating old typefaces and addressing typographic problems such as ‘Beware of the lazy dogs…’ | Design → Typography 203 | typeface 20 font 71 typography 155 logo 4660 print 5511 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| alfonsbraaksma.nl | Pulchri Studio | Alfons Braaksma is a visual artist specializing in realistic paintings, landscapes, portraits, and graphic art. The website displays a selection of his work, categorized as paintings, drawings, graphic art and commissioned artwork. Information about his life, education, completed commissions and exhibition participation is also presented, along with an overview of publications featuring his work. | Artists → Dutch Artists 176 Graphic Design & Printing → Graphic Arts 1034 | commission 609 drawings 1329 publication 2018 paintings 3907 exhibition 5332 | Midden-Groningen → Muntendam 86 |
| dtp-abc.nl | Henk Blaas | Henk Blaas has completed a training in advertising and has gained experience in the advertising world, starting as a commercial painter and later working in the light signage sector. His work includes designing and executing text panels for lightboxes, billboards, and window lettering, as well as the associated DTP tasks for permit applications. Currently, he offers DTP services to small businesses and manages the websites of his partner’s naturopathy and massage practices. | Advertising → Lettering 569 | dtp 214 advertising 2302 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| entwine-dna.nl | Entwine design & art | The company offers services including illustrations, hand-drawn lettering, and the restoration of prints and texts. Siebrand Doornkamp is a craft draftsman and graphic designer specializing in illustrations and hand-drawn lettering, and he is also active in the restoration of old texts. Evelien de Boer is a painter specializing in traditional painting techniques such as acrylic, watercolor, and egg tempera, and she creates paintings and illustrations on commission. | Film → Animation 868 | letter 834 illustration 2447 concept 3338 restoration 3417 paint 8747 | Friesland → Leeuwarden 6068 |
| filval.nl | filval cartoons | The website publishes a news overview featuring articles about recent events and developments. Cartoons are presented, likely related to the news covered on the website. The website also offers links to other sources and categories such as FAQ, Links, and Contact. | | gas pipeline 15 ukraine 131 cartoon 160 politics 1259 model 3546 news 15293 | |
| mevrouwharmse.nl | mevrouwharmse | The website contains a series of blog posts, including ‘ERWASEENS’ at the Boijmans van Beuningen museum, which discusses various artworks and concepts. There are also contributions about the creation of sympathy cards, flooring (marmoleum), wall tapestries, and flyers, often with a focus on materials and techniques. The site documents various projects, such as a letter game, a graduation thesis on mixed media, and sketches for art in trains. | Textile Arts → Calligraphy 80 | thesis 228 artwork 2248 photography 9503 design 27202 | Rotterdam → Center 382 |
| nancybrigitta.nl | Nancy Brigitta | Nancy Brigitta's work centers around creating visual stories through interior design and photography. The disciplines of interior design and photography complement each other, focusing on composition, light, atmosphere, and aesthetics. The website includes copyright information and a warning regarding the ownership of the photographs. | Visual Arts → Fine Art 322 | aesthetic 42 visual 131 composition 639 interior design 1802 photography 9503 | |
| pimvanhemert.nl | Pim Cargo PIM VAN HEMERT | The website promotes the motto 'Form Follows Friendship', which appears to guide the presentation of the various elements. References are made to projects such as the '30 Days Challenge' and 'RAW COLOR X SANCAL', suggesting a focus on creative challenges and visual experiments. The website includes elements of typography and graphic design, including the term 'Comic Sans' and 'Typography?'. | | typography 155 graphic design 2042 story 8285 | |
| studioannepen.nl | Studio Annepen | The studio offers illustrations and designs focused on communicating unique messages, for gifts or business purposes. Studio Annepen specializes in designing custom postcards for various occasions. The website contains information about the services, portfolio, privacy policy, terms and conditions, and contact details. | Design & Creative → Identity 593 Comics & Illustration → Sketches 13 | postcard 278 illustration 2447 branding 4614 | |
| tomaslaar.nl | Studio Tomas Laar | Tomas Laar describes himself as an independent graphic designer with a passion for typography, identity design, and custom lettering. He combines traditional graphic design principles with custom lettering techniques to create distinctive brand identities for his clients. The website features a selection of projects, including self-initiated work, commissioned projects, and work created at Pony. | Graphic Design & Printing → Graphic Arts 1034 | typography 155 letter 834 design 27202 | |
| vanhilde.nl | Hilde Peters | Hilde Peters provides graphic design and photography services, including logo design for organizations such as De Gezondheidsrevolutie and DagjeWeg.NL. She has experience designing invitations for various occasions, including anniversaries and weddings, and has worked for organizations such as VGNZ, theater and concert agendas, and magazines. In addition to design work, she offers corporate photography, portraits, and illustrative work, with projects in diverse locations (e.g., Zwolle, Nijmegen, Groesbeek) and for various clients including ViaSana and Sterling Instruments. | Graphic Design → Freelance Graphic Designers 429 | typography 155 invitation 204 logo 4660 portfolio 6854 photography 9503 | Northeast-Friesland → Nes 121 |
| kalligrafieamsterdam.nl | Kalligrafie Amsterdam | The website sells handmade calligraphy products, such as marble paper and Arabic calligraphy. Kalligrafie Amsterdam offers commissions for invitations, certificates, and other documents, as well as the execution of calligraphy. The website also offers quick course packages and a performance as a local artist. | Textile Arts → Calligraphy 80 | calligraphy 69 commission 609 gallery 1983 artwork 2248 course 14728 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| campschreur.nl | Laura Campschreur | The website showcases Laura Campschreur’s graphic design work, highlighting her skills in branding, typography, infographics, and iconography. It presents her approach to design, emphasizing visualization, a desire to learn new techniques, and effective communication skills. Visitors can explore her portfolio, learn about her background through the ‘About Me’ section, and discover her ‘Likes’ – presumably showcasing projects or interests – before contacting her. | Communication → Visual Communication 409 | typography 155 infographic 283 graphic design 2042 branding 4614 portfolio 6854 | Netherlands → Utrecht 48901 |
| maartengrafisch.nl | Maarten Grafische Vormgeving | The graphic designer bases his work on the client's wishes and seeks original and challenging ideas. His expertise lies in typography and print-design, and he also offers services for online media via a network of professionals. With over 25 years of experience, he works as a freelance designer for various clients and is flexible for projects and freelance assignments. | Design & Creative → Graphic Services 1003 | typography 155 result 1902 idea 2367 network 11123 | |
| janghering.nl | Jan Ghering | Jan Ghering was born in Tilburg and lived in Curaçao for 28 years, where he was known as a drawing teacher, decorator, and display maker. Upon returning to the Netherlands, he set up a studio and focused more on his artistic activities, particularly creating linocuts and drawings, as well as experimenting with other techniques such as etching. After his death in 2014, more works were discovered than initially thought, leading to the creation of the website to honor his legacy. | Visual Arts → Printmaking 302 | linocut 31 watercolor 369 drawings 1329 sculpture 1440 | Reusel-De Mierden → Hulsel 35 |
| andrearonhaar.nl | Andrea Ronhaar — Visuele Communicatie | The website describes a project for the Bewaerschole, a contemporary art exhibition space in Burgh Haamstede, Zeeland, where Andrea Ronhaar designed the visual identity and website, utilizing architectural forms and photographs of artists. Another project is the development of a campaign and website for Fedrigoni, a paper manufacturer from Verona, Italy, in collaboration with Jan van Mechelen and Laurens van der Pool (ZEE), consisting of various marketing materials and a digital website. Additionally, she designed posters for the open day of Codarts - HMD in Rotterdam, together with Nine Fluitsma, and designed an identity, anniversary magazine, and annual report for IHS / Erasmus University to celebrate their 50th anniversary, as well as materials for the Urban Meetings series. | Galleries & Exhibitions → Exhibitions 1083 | lettertype 12 visual identity 206 identity 1028 brochure 1642 campaign 3428 | Schouwen-Duiveland → Burgh-Haamstede 401 |