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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.

Details

ContractFreelance, Temp-Perm, Remote

LocationRotterdam: Netherlands

Working locationsAmsterdam: Netherlands, London: United Kingdom, Berlin: Germany

Skill LevelMiddleweight, Senior

LanguagesEnglish

Tagged Job TitlesBranding Designer, Graphic Designer, Art Director

Achievements

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Joel has been a Contributor since 25th November 2015.

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Skills

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

Sector Experience

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

Clients

Anomaly, Deloitte, edenspiekermann, Huge, IDEO, Landor

Awards

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

Activity

Connections40 Followers561 Following41

Likes24

Creativepool member since 26 January 2019

Joel's interactions

New things are happening!

Joel Derksen has commented on Ingmar Swalue's project "Gorgeous Spice Packaging Product Photography"

Joel Derksen liked Antonino Lupo's project "Portfolio"

Joel Derksen has commented on Joshua Faux's project "Ryoji Ikeda - exhibition poster"

Joel Derksen has commented on Mirna Pticek's project "The Miljana Castle Visual Identity"

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