I am a multicultural, discerning designer with a passion for conceptual design and delivering high-quality visual solutions across industries, from startups to established brands. I bring a fine-art sensibility combined with practical, results-oriented design thinking to help clients stand out and communicate clearly. I have worked across Europe and Asia, including Antwerp, Singapore, Shanghai and Zürich, bringing cross-cultural perspectives to every project. I am a passionate traveler, photographer, and frequent museum & gallery visitor, and a health-conscious foodie who loves new experiences and collaborative creativity.

Inge Simons

I am a multicultural, discerning designer with a passion for conceptual design and delivering high-quality visual solutions across industries, from startups to established brands. I bring a fine-art sensibility combined with practical, results-oriented design thinking to help clients stand out and communicate clearly. I have worked across Europe and Asia, including Antwerp, Singapore, Shanghai and Zürich, bringing cross-cultural perspectives to every project. I am a passionate traveler, photographer, and frequent museum & gallery visitor, and a health-conscious foodie who loves new experiences and collaborative creativity.

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I am a multicultural, discerning designer with a passion for conceptual design and delivering high-quality visual solutions across industries, from startups to established brands. I bring a fine-art sensibility combined with practical, results-oriented design thinking to help clients stand out and communicate clearly. I have worked across Europe and Asia, including Antwerp, Singapore, Shanghai and Zürich, bringing cross-cultural perspectives to every project.

I am a passionate traveler, photographer, and frequent museum & gallery visitor, and a health-conscious foodie who loves new experiences and collaborative creativity.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Intermediate
French
Intermediate
Chinese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Graphic/Senior Designer at Vintage Productions
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2004
Adhered to all corporate brand guidelines when preparing graphic materials. Collaborated with a team of designers to offer improvements and direction on other projects. Worked with engineers to deliver polished final products. Prepared layouts and drawings in compliance with established templates and design standards.
Graphic Designer at Alligence Communication Architects
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Adhered to all corporate brand guidelines when preparing graphic materials. Collaborated with a team of designers to offer improvements and direction on other projects. Worked with engineers to deliver polished final products. Prepared layouts and drawings in compliance with established templates and design standards.
Graphic Designer at Zucchini pte ltd
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Created communications collateral, including annual reports, brochures and flyers.
Founder/Creative Director at Baz r / Studio Bazar
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2011
Designed unique print materials, including advertisements, brochures and logo designs. Created all communications collateral, including web pages, brochures and fliers. Meticulously followed corporate brand guidelines to enable brand consistency across campaigns and marketing programs. Prioritised graphic workload and effectively coordinated multiple projects. Supported production of various proposal volumes under tight time constraints. Prepared proposal volumes for customer delivery. Children's fashion brand design, development and production.
Independent Designer at driftdowntheuniverse (Shanghai)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
Designing for web, product, visual and print with a creative and modern approach in design. I love working with people who believe the need for unique yet powerful design to make their business stand out.
Independent Designer at driftdowntheuniverse (Zürich)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Visual Art Design - Digital Imaging; Designing for web, product, visual and print with a creative and modern approach in design. I love working with people who believe the need for unique yet powerful design to make their business stand out.
Independent Designer at driftdowntheuniverse\my desk\creative workspace
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Visual Art Design - Digital Imaging
Independent Designer at driftdowntheuniverse\my desk\creative workspace
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Designing for web, product, visual and print with a creative and modern approach in design. I love working with people who believe the need for unique yet powerful design to make their business stand out.
Founder/Creative Director at Baz r \ Studio Bazar
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2011
Designed unique print materials, including advertisements, brochures and logo designs. Created all communications collateral, including web pages, brochures and fliers. Meticulously followed corporate brand guidelines to enable brand consistency across campaigns and marketing programs. Prioritised graphic workload and effectively coordinated multiple projects. Supported production of various proposal volumes under tight time constraints. Prepared proposal volumes for customer delivery. Children's fashion brand design, development and production.

Education

Master in Visual Arts, Graphic & Advertising Design at KONINKLIJKE ACADEMIE VOOR SCHONE KUNSTEN
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2001
Trainee at I-MOTION
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Trainee at GEELEN & GEELEN
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997
Advertising & Illustration Degree in Publicity Design, Advertising Design & Illustration at STEDELIJK INSTITUUT VOOR SIERKUNSTEN EN AMBACHTEN
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1997
Master in Visual Arts, Graphic & Advertising Design at Koninklijke Academie Voor Schone Kunsten
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001
I-MOTION Trainee at I-MOTION
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Trainee at Geelen & Geelen
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Advertising & Illustration Degree in Publicity Design, Advertising Design & Illustration at Stedelijk Instituut Voor Sierkunst en Ambachten
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

Master in Visual Arts, Graphic & Advertising Design
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001
Advertising & Illustration Degree in Publicity Design, Advertising Design & Illustration
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1997
I-MOTION Trainee
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
GEELEN & GEELEN Trainee
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Software & Internet