Coen van Leeuwen is a London based visual designer, a conceptual thinker which is reflected in a strong combination of classic methodology and innovative design. He uses the same philosophy in life as in design: it should be practical and gorgeous, while questioning daily-life in order to create refreshing new initiatives. While strongly believing that brilliant ideas come from collaborations, he enjoys discussing design as well as the way the world goes round. Being passionate about what he does makes him a perfectionist with an ambitious sense of persistency.
TIMELINE
EXPERIENCE
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EDUCATION
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EXHIBITIONS
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2013
Full-time Graphic Designer at Brik
London (UK) based Estate Agency, with focus on clear designed service innovation.
CSM Graduation exhibition
Exhibited 'Making Meaning' book projects, as part of Julia Cox's graduation project at Central Saint Martins University.
Full-time Creative
at Vonsung
London (UK) based branding and interior design agency.
(2012 - 2013)
2012
Graduated BA Degree Graphic Design
Willem de Kooning Academy of Applied Science, Rotterdam (NL).
Krooning Exhibition
Exhibited the 'Guide to Western Journalism' and 'Archive identity' projects, Rotterdam (NL).
Freelance Designer
Part-time freelance graphic and web designer for several clients.
(2008 - 2012)
Part-time inhouse Designer at Left Skateshop
Part time graphic / web / apparel / merchandise / spatial designer for Left Skateshop in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
(2008 - 2012)
2011
Graphic Design internship at Raw Color
Eindhoven (NL) based Photography and Graphic Design studio.
Calligraphy Course
8-Week course on classic hand-writings.
Rotterdam 2057
Exhibited the
Rotterdam 2057 collaborative book project, Rotterdam (NL).
Dessin Design Course
8-Week course on Dessin Design and silk screen printing.
2010
Urban Arts Course
8-Week course Art and public Space.
2009
Type Design Course
8-Week course on designing and producing typefaces.
2008
Full-time Graphic Designer at Studio Circuit
Zwolle (NL) based marketing and design studio.
Graduated VC Degree Art, Media & Design
Deltion College,
Zwolle (NL).
Artworker Internship at Studio Circuit
Zwolle (NL) based marketing and design studio.
2007
Artworker Internship at Studio Amazing
Apeldoorn (NL) based marketing and design studio.