About me

Originally from Canada, Joel's design practice is filled with complex and nuanced visual solutions for clients who demand sensitivity, insight, and communicable differences in the market.

Start-ups, scale-ups and established brands benefit from his "no stones unturned" approach to problem solving, and his appreciation that complex situations bring forward unique perspectives.

Before founding Studio Otherness, Joel's focus on executing brand strategy led him to consult on refreshes and re-imaginings for companies such as Bosch, Elsevier, ING and Salomon. He previously worked with consultancies and agencies such as IDEO, HUGE and Landor.

Joel is a consistent presence in the international design scene, sporting over 60 international publications, awards and features in his decade of work.

Skills

Brand / Logo Design, Branding, Graphic Design, Packaging, Packaging Design, Typography

Sector Experience

Architecture, Arts, Branding, Fashion, Food & Beverages, Restaurant / Café

Awards

Cannes Lions - Shortlist, cannes young lions, Design and Design Award, graphis, HOW Award 2017, One Show - Merit

Clients

Anomaly, Deloitte, edenspiekermann, Huge, IDEO, Landor

Recommendations
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Achievements
studiopro:Joel was verified as a studiopro on 17th May 2022
Annual 2019 ShortlistNorden: Men’s GroomingPackaging
Top 25 Branding Designer Project featured:Norden: Men’s Grooming
on 28th January 2019
Project featured:Honey of the Messestadt
on 12th July 2019
Project featured:Ian Bennett Architecture Branding
on 17th December 2020
Project featured:Kaiterra Brand Progamme
on 17th December 2020
Project featured:Gorgeous Spice Packaging Product Photography
on 29th October 2022
Project featured:Suite 437 Coffee
on 5th November 2022
Project featured:Medable 3.0
on 12th February 2024
Contract
Freelance, Temp-Perm, Remote
Location
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Skill Level
Middleweight, Senior
Languages
English
Creativepool member since 26 January 2019