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It's starting to become a regular thing, every Tuesday morning at nine o'clock we meet in a new coffee shop somewhere in Portland. We both come from 'outside Portland. Only she is from another state and I am from another continent. Still, we immediately clicked and I...

Very concentrated I'm working on a new project when I suddenly jumped up at the loud banging on the door. I swear heavily in Dutch under my breath as I get up to open the door. I unlock the door; something I had to get used to, doors don't fall automatically in a...

"It feels a bit like dating, don't you think?" I ask the woman who's tucked into her coat across from me. She sips her hot green tea. It's already late November and autumn is coming to an end. The sun-drenched cool days quickly turn into rainy dark days. Winter is...

While the people in the Netherlands are getting ready for the weekend, my day starts with a sunny clear blue sky. "You have a party tomorrow." my calendar notifies me as soon as I switch on my computer. I see the date that is popping up and can’t help breaking out in...

The title of this article is a bit unusual for a graphic designer to say the least. I felt like I had to write something about this issue that seems to happen a lot. I often snoop around in Facebook groups and it seems like more and more creative people, whether they...

It's already getting dark when I look up from my computer. The red trees look so bright against the dark clouds. The mountains in the distance are barely visible because of the rain. I can't suppress a smile. I am a lucky person to be here. After months of...

“October is the best time to go to Mexico,” he says, holding the car door open for me. I still have to get used to the gallantry of this Russian culture. Doors are opened, and bags and suitcases are carried. Even if I want to carry my suitcase, I'm being told off by...

It is a no-brainer to write a blog about color as a designer. Almost every creative person uses this topic. People have been writing about the meaning of color for centuries. 

What it is. 
What it means. 
How to use it. 

Yet the meaning of color is not as black and...

After I published the article 'What is creativity' I received the question: 'Where do you get your inspiration?' That of course calls for a new article! “How did you suddenly come up with this story?” I get this question a lot when a story spontaneously bubbles up...

When I decided in January 2022 to go abroad for a few months, I had no idea what a huge impact it would be. After 22 years of taking care of my children with much love and dedication, now seems the time has come to make my dream come true. For as long as I can...

Enthusiastically you registered with the Chamber of Commerce, the company name is a fact and the champagne bottle you've toasted with is empty. Now your life as an entrepreneur starts. Besides a logo, you also need a website. Maybe you are one of those people who...

Is it because Wobbly Winnie can't sit still, that she is all over the place nowadays? More than a hundred copies (in Dutch) were purchased by the Dutch library foundation but Winnie was also invited to join the Duchess of York for tea while she read the book.We can...

Although this generation seems to be reading less and less, books are hot! Especially writing books is popular. With publishing platforms like Amazon and Ingram Sparks, the decision to publish a book no longer depends on the judgment of traditional publishers. The...

My website is often found through Google. I know this because at least once a week, I get a phone call: “I found your website through Google”. That's a fact that one can't ignore. The first thing that strikes me about these phone calls is that people want to know how...

Everyone knows the saying: 'don't judge the book on its cover. However, research has shown most books are first picked by their cover. Scrolling through the countless books on Amazon, your attention is drawn to something that stands out. That is why a striking cover...