Paragraph 1: I am an Amsterdam-based designer and illustrator with over twenty years in the creative industry. I love turning ideas into visuals for print and social media, and I enjoy promoting educational and cultural projects in collaboration with publishers, municipalities, and design agencies. Paragraph 2: Beyond design, I organize events and contribute to community projects and local collaborations. I bring a friendly, collaborative approach and a knack for translating concepts into engaging visuals that connect with audiences.…

PUK FENNEMAN

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Paragraph 1: I am an Amsterdam-based designer and illustrator with over twenty years in the creative industry. I love turning ideas into visuals for print and social media, and I enjoy promoting educational and cultural projects in collaboration with publishers, municipalities, and design agencies. Paragraph 2: Beyond design, I organize events and contribute to community projects and local collaborations. I bring a friendly, collaborative approach and a knack for translating concepts into engaging visuals that connect with audiences.…

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Paragraph 1: I am an Amsterdam-based designer and illustrator with over twenty years in the creative industry. I love turning ideas into visuals for print and social media, and I enjoy promoting educational and cultural projects in collaboration with publishers, municipalities, and design agencies.

Paragraph 2: Beyond design, I organize events and contribute to community projects and local collaborations. I bring a friendly, collaborative approach and a knack for translating concepts into engaging visuals that connect with audiences.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Designer and Illustrator at Self-employed / Freelance
December 1, 2000 - Present
Since 2000 I have been working as a freelance designer and illustrator, creating event promotions, character designs, infographics and book illustrations.
Designer at Maand van Cultuur Educatie
January 1, 2013 - Present
Designing all promotions for Maand van Cultuur Educatie, a yearly convention for school teachers and art educators in Amsterdam. For this event, I create the overall thematic image and design the posters, banners and social media applications each year.
Social Media & Event Management at Skate Heroes Dance School
January 1, 2020 - Present
Amsterdam-based platform about Roller Dance. I create all online content, including reels, on-location photo/video shoots, as well as editing videos to music. I also designed and maintain the website skateheroesdanceschool.com. In addition to content creation, I organize and plan events - from booking venues, instructors and artists to managing online ticketing.
Illustration project at Municipality of Rotterdam
January 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Illustrated cover and inside pages for a school method about money for primary schools in Rotterdam.
Collaboration Promotion & Organization at Urban Sportweek Amsterdam
July 1, 2021 - October 10, 2024
Collaboration with Urban Sportweek Amsterdam. Organization and promotion of the 4-day skate event: 'Roller skating at USWA' in collaboration with the Municipality of Amsterdam.
Designer at Orange Panda
December 1, 2012 - October 1, 2019
Designed yearly collections of merchandise and postcards, including custom pieces for museums and hotels, sold across the Netherlands.
Designer at Paperclip Cards
December 31, 2012 - October 10, 2020
Designing card collections for Paperclip Cards.
Designer at Sanoma Publishers - YES Magazine
December 1, 2004 - September 1, 2008
Designer for the weekly magazine YES at Sanoma Publishers.
Designer at Sanoma Publishers - Tina Magazine
December 31, 2003 - October 10, 2006
Designer for the Tina magazine at Sanoma Publishers.
Designer at Studio Scherpenisse Amsterdam
August 1, 1998 - October 1, 2000
Designer; Branding, logos, icons, brochures, magazines, posters, and advertisements.
Designer at Culture Education in Amsterdam
January 1, 2013 - Present
Design promotions for Maand van Cultuur Educatie; develop thematic imagery and design posters, banners and social media assets for the annual teachers' convention.
Social Media & Event Manager at Skate Heroes Dance School
January 1, 2020 - Present
Create online content (reels, announcements, on-site shoots) and edit videos; design and maintain website; organize events including venues, instructors, artists and ticketing.
Illustrator at Municipality of Rotterdam
January 1, 2025 - Present
Illustration project: cover and inside pages for a school method about money for primary schools in Rotterdam.
Collaborator / Event Organizer at Urban Sportweek Amsterdam
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024
Organization and promotion of the 4-day skate event 'Roller skating at USWA' in collaboration with the Municipality of Amsterdam.
Designer at Paperclip Cards
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019
Designing card collections.
Designer at YES magazine (Sanoma Publishers)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008
Designer for the weekly magazine YES.
Designer at Tina magazine (Sanoma Publishers)
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005
Designer for the Tina magazine.
Desktop Publisher at Studio van Heusden Amsterdam
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998
Publications for brands such as V&D, Hema, Nike, and KPN Telecom; in-store advertisements, packaging designs, and brochures.

Education

MBO-4 Ontwerp en Illustratie at Grafisch Lyceum Amsterdam
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1996
Grafische Technieken: Lithografie at Grafisch Lyceum Amsterdam
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992
Adobe Workshops (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, iMovie) at Adobe (self-directed)
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2018
Adobe workshops (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, iMovie) at Adobe
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2018
MBO-4 Design & Illustration at Grafisch Lyceum Amsterdam
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1996
Grafische Technieken: Lithografie at Grafisch Lyceum Amsterdam
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Government, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Other
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    uniE621 Illustrated Map
    I joined a Contest called 'Mapping Special Places' by They Draw and Travel and supported by Stroley. I created this map of the special 1920-1930's Architecture in my neighbourhood Amsterdam Zuid. This Design is published in the Book They Draw and Travel: 100 Illustrated Maps of Very Special Places.…
    uniE621 Book Cover illustration
    Educational publication for children in Rotterdam. i was asked to draw some famous buildings in Rotterdam and activities around money.…