I’m Vincent de Koning, former founder and Creative Director of Big Orange, an independent multidisciplinary studio I’ve built and led for 25 years. We work across advertising, cultural projects, documentary and film, crafting story-driven concepts with a strong emphasis on sound, experience and emotional impact. I serve as a connector between diverse teams—technical specialists, content experts and creators—guiding projects from concept to execution while maintaining a clear sense of purpose, realism and quality. My approach is built on connecting people and perspectives, strategic and conceptual thinking, and a warm, supportive leadership style. I value craft, curiosity and humor, and I strive to simplify complexity without losing depth. Beyond the studio, I mentor a group of 80 asylum seekers in Eindhoven, helping restore dignity and accelerate integration into Dutch language and culture through dialogue and hands-on workshops.

Vincent de Koning

I’m Vincent de Koning, former founder and Creative Director of Big Orange, an independent multidisciplinary studio I’ve built and led for 25 years. We work across advertising, cultural projects, documentary and film, crafting story-driven concepts with a strong emphasis on sound, experience and emotional impact. I serve as a connector between diverse teams—technical specialists, content experts and creators—guiding projects from concept to execution while maintaining a clear sense of purpose, realism and quality. My approach is built on connecting people and perspectives, strategic and conceptual thinking, and a warm, supportive leadership style. I value craft, curiosity and humor, and I strive to simplify complexity without losing depth. Beyond the studio, I mentor a group of 80 asylum seekers in Eindhoven, helping restore dignity and accelerate integration into Dutch language and culture through dialogue and hands-on workshops.

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I’m Vincent de Koning, former founder and Creative Director of Big Orange, an independent multidisciplinary studio I’ve built and led for 25 years. We work across advertising, cultural projects, documentary and film, crafting story-driven concepts with a strong emphasis on sound, experience and emotional impact. I serve as a connector between diverse teams—technical specialists, content experts and creators—guiding projects from concept to execution while maintaining a clear sense of purpose, realism and quality.

My approach is built on connecting people and perspectives, strategic and conceptual thinking, and a warm, supportive leadership style. I value craft, curiosity and humor, and I strive to simplify complexity without losing depth. Beyond the studio, I mentor a group of 80 asylum seekers in Eindhoven, helping restore dignity and accelerate integration into Dutch language and culture through dialogue and hands-on workshops.

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Language

English
Fluent
Dutch
Fluent
French
Advanced
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Co- founder | Managing Partner | Creative Director | Lead Composer at Big Orange - the Audio Agency
January 1, 2000 - January 31, 2024
Founded and led a multidisciplinary award winning studio active in advertising, cultural projects, documentary, and film Responsible for leadership, creative direction, vision, and overall strategy Developed story-driven concepts with a strong focus on sound, experience, and emotional impact Acted as a connector between diverse teams, ensuring close collaboration between technical specialists, content experts and content creators Maintained creative direction while inspiring teams to think beyond conventional frameworks Guided projects from concept to execution with a strong sense of purpose, realism, and quality Lead composer and lead sound designer

Education

Master of Arts at HKU
September 1, 1995 - June 1, 1999
Music Technology

Qualifications

Awards
January 1, 2000 - March 19, 2026
D&AD Pencils, Cannes Lions, Webby, Museums + Herritage, Gouden Kalf, ADCN, Spin Awards
Jury Member
April 1, 2020 - March 19, 2026
D&AD, AIDAS

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Other, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government