Kees Bakker Studio

### About the Creative

This creative director helps cultural and community-focused organisations strengthen how they position themselves, communicate their ideas and present themselves to the public.

Their work combines strategic thinking with creative direction, helping organisations clarify their identity and develop stronger ways of communicating with their audiences.

### International Experience

The creative is based between **Amsterdam** and **New York**, having previously worked in New York from 2010 to 2017. Their international experience has involved collaborations across design, culture, education, technology, fashion, entertainment and the arts.

### Selected Clients

Their client portfolio includes a broad range of internationally recognised organisations and brands, including **Adidas, Adobe, Figma, L'Oréal, Mattel, Toyota, Pantene, YSL, Ecco, Hershey, Ulta, The New York Times, Yale, Columbia University GSAPP, International Center of Photography, Museum of Contemporary Art Antwerp, National Park Service, Wellesley College** and **Whitney Museum of American Art**.

They have also worked with cultural and community-oriented organisations including **Musicians Without Borders, Boston Baroque, Cantata Singers, Opera Saratoga, Oerol Festival** and **Van Alen Institute**.

### Freelance & Studio Experience

Their freelance career includes collaborations with a wide selection of established creative studios, agencies and design practices. This experience includes work with **Pentagram New York, Interbrand, Bruce Mau Design, Mother Design, Dentsu Creative, TBWA/NEBOKO, WeTransfer, Red Antler, VidMob, Dawn, FAY Design, Moxie Creative, Studio Playground, Van Lennep, Vruchtvlees/Verve** and **West Ventures**.

This combination of strategic and creative experience allows them to work across both the conceptual and practical sides of communication, helping organisations turn ideas into clearer and more compelling public-facing identities.