Pjotr de Jong

Design Practice (Elective)

Pjotr ​​de Jong (1964) is originally a graphic designer (graduated from the Rietveld Academy in 1988) and after 33 years of managing Vandejong agency, now for the first time a freelance creative.

His working life is dominated by socially relevant projects. He believes that graphic designers can make a positive impact on our world. In fact, they are obligated to do so. In addition to commissioned work, Vandejong initiated many of his own projects that sometimes led to new ventures.

Relevant projects: creator of Foam Amsterdam (and co-founder of Foam Magazine), Unseen Photo Fair (co-founder), Cineville, Water Republic and Let it Grow.