Pjotr de Jong (1964, NL) has been trained as a graphic designer at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy. After 33 years managing Vandejong Agency he became a freelance creative.
His working life is dominated by socially relevant projects. De Jong is convinced that graphic designers can have a positive impact on our current world. In fact, they are obligated to do so. In addition to commissioned work, De Jong initiated many 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.
De Jong and his brother are currently creating a place in the south of France where makers can work in a residency program on a project at the intersection of design, art and nature.
At the Graphic Design department Pjotr is responsible for the Design Practice course. In this course, students are introduced to working on real assignments for real clients.