Franklin

Hi, I am Franklin. Digital Designer, Director and Strategist from Amsterdam with 15 years of experience in building digital products and design teams.

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I’m currently working as Head of Design for DEPT® where over the last 10 years, I’ve had the pleasure to contribute to the craft, our clients, our design team in the Netherlands and several other design teams across the globe. Before DEPT® I gained experience at several smaller agencies in The Netherlands. 

My journey in design started nearly 20 years ago when I started at Graphic Lyceum Amsterdam where got my vocational training in design. Here I created many things that would today be considerred design abominations. 

Afterwards, I studied at the University of Applied Sciences in Amsterdam where got my Bachelors degree in Interactive Design. I later followed some classes at the University of Amsterdam, but was more drawn to the practical side (i.e. was not smart enough).

In my spare time, I like to read, watch and do things around sociology, architecture, interior design, cooking and some other nerdy stuff. If I was richer, I’d probably collect cars. I also recently started writing some of my thoughts down.

Work

Over the last decade, I’ve consulted and created for over 50 different brands and pitched for many more. From local heroes to international coorporations, each of them with their own charm, culture and challenges.

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Awards

The work I’ve contributed to has been nominated close over 50 times and won over 20 (international) awards at shows like the Webby Awards, Lovie Awards, DIA Awards and Dutch Creativity Awards.

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I'm currently unavailable for projects or collaborations. However, I am offering a weekly free 30 minute session to young designers in need of a perspective. We can talk about your design, design strategy or career as a designer.

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