Klaas de Jong is a spatial designer with 15+ years of experience creating meaningful environments across retail, hospitality, and commercial spaces. He believes spaces speak before people do—through atmosphere, materiality, and the sequence of moments that shape an experience. Based in Berlin and available for freelance collaborations worldwide, Klaas designs environments that shape perception, evoke emotion, and leave lasting impressions. His work covers concept development, interior architecture, design detailing, visualization, and creative direction—translating strategy into spatial experiences.

Klaas de Jong

Klaas de Jong is a spatial designer with 15+ years of experience creating meaningful environments across retail, hospitality, and commercial spaces. He believes spaces speak before people do—through atmosphere, materiality, and the sequence of moments that shape an experience. Based in Berlin and available for freelance collaborations worldwide, Klaas designs environments that shape perception, evoke emotion, and leave lasting impressions. His work covers concept development, interior architecture, design detailing, visualization, and creative direction—translating strategy into spatial experiences.

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Klaas de Jong is a spatial designer with 15+ years of experience creating meaningful environments across retail, hospitality, and commercial spaces. He believes spaces speak before people do—through atmosphere, materiality, and the sequence of moments that shape an experience.

Based in Berlin and available for freelance collaborations worldwide, Klaas designs environments that shape perception, evoke emotion, and leave lasting impressions. His work covers concept development, interior architecture, design detailing, visualization, and creative direction—translating strategy into spatial experiences.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Spatial Designer Freelance
February 1, 2023 - Present
Designing retail, hospitality, and commercial environments, translating strategy into spatial experiences through concept development, interior architecture, design detailing, and visualization.
Junior Retail Interior Designer at Tchai International
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2022
Started as a Junior Retail Interior Designer and developed a foundation in brand experience design within retail environments, supporting concept development, interior architecture, detailing, visualization, and creative direction.
Art Director at Tchai International
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2022
Created brand experiences for clients including Samsung, Nike, Iittala, and Rituals. Led projects end-to-end—from concept development and interior architecture to design detailing, visualization, and creative direction.
Junior Product Designer at Feiz design studio (CustomR / QC Factory Built)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Built experience across Dutch design studios and manufacturers, working on concept development, detailing, visualization, and production before joining Tchai International.

Education

Bachelor of Industrial Design at De Haagse Hogeschool / The Hague University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services