I translate written copy into visuals people understand. Eight years of experience across print and digital design, with a focus on work where the message truly has to land. I move comfortably between publication design, brand identity, motion graphics and digital interfaces, and I enjoy projects where hierarchy, typography and imagination come together to make the difference.

Daphne van der Zee

I translate written copy into visuals people understand. Eight years of experience across print and digital design, with a focus on work where the message truly has to land. I move comfortably between publication design, brand identity, motion graphics and digital interfaces, and I enjoy projects where hierarchy, typography and imagination come together to make the difference.

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I translate written copy into visuals people understand. Eight years of experience across print and digital design, with a focus on work where the message truly has to land.
I move comfortably between publication design, brand identity, motion graphics and digital interfaces, and I enjoy projects where hierarchy, typography and imagination come together to make the difference.

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Language

Dutch
Advanced
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Multimedia Designer at Minibiebreclame.nl / Merata Design (own studio)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Freelance multimedia designer and co-founder; owns Merata Design studio. Clients include Leiden University, Tenderbrug, Sense4Media and Nova.
Medior Graphic Designer at ITC groep
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2024
Worked on over 800 EMVI proposals for municipalities, contractors and semi-public organisations, including Schiphol, AMC, Enexis and West Betuwe.
Head of PR; Board Member; ISBT Committee at SB Helios
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Volunteer role in promotion and communication.
Video and Animation Producer; DTP Designer at Cart2Quote, MVIE, Twain Mediabedrijf
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Produced video and animation projects and performed DTP design.
Head of PR / Board Member / ISBT Committee at SB Helios
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Volunteer role in promotion and communication.
Video and Animation Producer / DTP Designer at Cart2Quote, MVIE, Twain Mediabedrijf
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Fields: Publication design · Infographics · Motion graphics · Brand identity · Visual guidelines · Illustration · Storytelling.
Freelance Multimedia Designer · Co founder at Minibiebreclame.nl / Merata Design
January 1, 2020 - Present
Own studio; clients include Leiden University, Tenderbrug, Sense4Media and Nova.
Head of PR · Board Member · ISBT Committee at SB Helios
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Volunteer role in promotion and communication.
Video and Animation Producer · DTP Designer at Cart2Quote, MVIE, Twain Mediabedrijf
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Video and animation production; DTP design work.

Education

Bachelor at Hogeschool Utrecht
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Minor at Hogeschool Utrecht
January 1, 2015 - April 22, 2026
Communication and Multimedia Design at Hogeschool Utrecht
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Minor English Language and Culture at Hogeschool Utrecht
January 1, 2015 - April 22, 2026
Communication and Multimedia Design at Hogeschool Utrecht
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Minor English Language and Culture at Hogeschool Utrecht
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Government, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other