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The beauty of ideas.

The strength of art, design
and music.
The strength of art, design and music
Showcase web
Showcase web

Creating great
website experiences

Showcase logos
Showcase logos

A memorable
logo design

Showcase music
Showcase music

Tikanna music
and sound design

Showcase web
Showcase web

Creating great
website experiences

Showcase logos
Showcase logos

A memorable
logo design

Showcase music
Showcase music

Tikanna music
and sound design

website

development

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_blank has expertise in
creating successful custom
online campaigns.

I collaborated with companies large and small to help them engage their audiences and build online identity awareness. Through this I have developed knowledge of web design and digital marketing from over 150+ projects.

To accomplish a strong online user experience and custom presence for you and your organisation, I implement a web development process consisting of:

•  Aligned interviewing       &       •  Project research

•  Identity analysis              &       •  Branding goals

•  Aligned interviewing

•  Project research

•  Identity analysis

•  Branding goals

I execute anything that is related to the online campaign. From photography, illustrations, animations, designing print to other offline materials.

Bureau Wibaut

/ website

Open project

PurPorc

/ website & branding

Open project

QUSOFT

/ website & branding

Open project

Holychick

/ website & branding

Open project

Federatie
Amsterdamse Huurkoepels

/ website

Open project

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A memorable logo is your beacon

DESIGN

_blank assists customers in defining the essence and the character of the company or organization. Subsequently, creating the logo as the fundamental element of the visual identity, allowing it to evolve into a brand.

The design philosophy is that the strenght of a logo lies in its simplicity. A logo distills complex ideas into a single, elegant design. Like a masterful poem, it speaks volumes with just a few carefully chosen elements.

Quantum.Amsterdam

/ logo design

Open project

Hungry Mind

/ logo design

Open project

Evolve in Music

/ logo design

Open project

Loft der Zotheid

/ logo design

Open project

Woordkracht

/ logo design

Open project

MUSIC

& Sound Design

tikanna

Keep Hope

/ Documentary

Open project

Tikanna - Touch

/ Music

Open project

Studio Plantaardig

/ Podcast

Open project

The mythology of
modern love

/ Art project

Open project

Earthly Resonances & Electronic Modulations

Two frequency currents combined into one music narrative, creating a movie of sound. This music, produced under the artist name Tikanna, is used within websites, films, documentaries, art-installations and podcasts.

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Personally, I find the true beauty in art, design and music in the creative process itself.

Marlon is an experienced graphic and interaction designer who worked for the last 28 years for various advertising and design agencies and operates under the name _blank. In addition to this, Marlon works as a sound designer and digital design teacher to share his knowledge and experiences.

“With each project, I embark on a journey to research the unique story my clients hold. It is within these narratives that I discover the essential elements to craft a design, identity or online strategy. One that seamlessly translates through functional and interactive design: The User Interface.”

/// Main studies:

Sound Education Netherlands – Pro audio engineer & Music Producer
(Cum Laude)
Gerrit Rietveld Academy – Unstable media & Interaction designer
(Nominated for most talented graduate students in 2012 in the field of media art and digital culture)
Graphic Lyceum Eindhoven & Rotterdam – Graphic designer
Graphic Lyceum Eindhoven KMBO – Print preparation, printing and silkscreen

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Client :

Bureau Wibaut

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Services :

• Website design and development
• Illustrations
• Copywriter
• Training

BUREAU WIBAUT is an independent and experienced team of freelance journalists working for newspapers, magazines, radio, and television. Together, they operate from a shared office. Bureau Wibaut is a collective of 20 journalists. Each journalist works independently, but we often collaborate on various projects.

Independent journalism forms the foundation of BUREAU WIBAUT, complemented by a range of assignments that we carry out in close coordination with clients. Our areas of expertise range from science and politics to culture, lifestyle, sports, and history. In short, almost everything.

The assignment from Bureau Wibaut had two objectives. First, redesign the existing website with a new, clear layout. Second, create a “Golden Freelancer Award” page with a new design that can be easily updated. The previous website was outdated and allowed very limited adjustments by the client, so a well-functioning WordPress system was required to make content updates easy. (WordPress is the system Bureau Wibaut is familiar with.)

This was successfully achieved, applying the desired professional look with a minimal yet powerful design. The clear layout effectively conveys Bureau Wibaut’s message, and the twenty independent journalists are now easily discoverable and well-presented with hyperlinks within the one-page layout. These journalists are the core of Bureau Wibaut, and through collaboration, they can produce various forms of journalistic content, such as articles, podcasts, interviews, stories, and more. This message is now clearly reflected on the website.

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PurPorc

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Services :

• Website design and development
• Illustrations
• Copywriting
• Training

Boris investigates the mechanisms of power as an accepted evil, and the deception and repression caused hereby. What is truth? How do you sell a lie as truth? How do you sell something ugly as beautiful?

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Boris is a neo-surrealist who, as a contemporary artist, continues the tradition of surrealism in the modern era. Generating art with artificial intelligence and André Breton’s automatic writing have a common basis: striving to lose control and exploring the creative possibilities of the subconscious.

By joining the creative forces of humans and machines, artists can explore new and exciting creative possibilities. Boris Everts experiments with different materials and techniques to create surreal images, such as digital collage, video collage, painting and object art. The AI-generated images serve as building blocks for his collages.

After several conversations with Boris, during which his working method and style became clear, I was given the task to design and develop his AI art website. Keeping in mind that later, the artworks on the website could also be sold. I researched graphic styles, icons, and themes used by dictators as propaganda tools. I experimented with secret writings, banners, war emblems, old black and white movies, typography, and visual impressions such as old posters and flyers.

This resulted in a powerful style that blends well with the AI artworks, Boris’s areas of interest, and what inspires and drives him as an artist. It was designed in such a way that it does not interfere with the presentation of the artworks on the website.

I incorporated animations to further enhance the ‘dictator’ atmosphere. For example, the header text ‘All art is propaganda’ follows you like an all-seeing eye. The result is a clear and well-organized website that draws you into Boris’s world, showcasing his various themes, AI artworks and videos that stem from them.

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QuSoft

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Services :

• Website design and development
• Logo design and online branding
• Illustrations
• Training
• Certificate design

our research lines

Quantum simulation and few-qubit applications
Quantum information science
Cryptography in a quantum world
Quantum algorithms and complexity
Quantum for society and business

QuSoft’s mission is to develop new protocols, algorithms and applications that can be run on small to full-scale prototypes of a quantum computer.

They work on radically new software and technology with world-changing potential. Based on the fundamental laws of quantum physics, QuSoft aims to keep up their excellent track record in quantum computing and quantum information, to explore and develop uses of quantum computers and other quantum technologies at large, for the benefit of society.

Quantum technology is labelled by the Dutch government as a key technology because it is considered a potential game-changer in many social and economic sectors, including health, agriculture, climate, and safety.

After the development of the old QuSoft website, I was tasked with creating a new website. QuSoft had grown significantly, gaining even more international interest, and this called for a professional overhaul. Their goal: attract more new researchers and PhD students.

In several interview sessions that were held, it became clear that the research lines of QuSoft were particularly crucial and needed attention. These five research lines essentially form the core of the quantum research organization.

Visiting the new website, visitors see a neutral homepage where they can find general QuSoft information. From there visitors were immediately enticed to explore the important research lines to discover relevant information or PhD research opportunities. Each research line was assigned a dedicated leader who provided a written vision along with a contemporary mathematical perspective, characterized by a robust visual identity. All fitting seamlessly within the QuSoft corporate style.

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HolyChick

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Services :

• Website design and development
• Logo design and online branding
• Illustrations
• Flyer design
• Car sticker

HolyChick is a coaching website that provides a clear view of the customer dreams, fears, desires, and potential. HolyChick invites the client to a confronting experience that takes the client back to the essence of existence. A pure perspective on the way to a life in which the client can be the most original version of the self; moving beyond the nonsense of the client’s own learned beliefs. On the website you will discover three ways to embark this journey together with Rienske, a moment entirely dedicated to the client.

Rienske has developed herself in Tarot cards (Mark Delft), Systemic Work & Intuitive Coaching (Academy for Innovative Training) and a Mediumship Course for Beginners and Advanced (Dolce Mano).

I got complete freedom from Rienske to create a website, a logo, car wrapping and flyers that suits her character. After several conversations, it became clear that the designs had to be sensitive, attractive, powerful, but also direct. Rienske is someone who, as a strong and sensitive person, stands fully for herself. (She’s literally 6 feet 4 inches tall.)

This resulted in a HolyChick logo with Rienske’s beautiful expression and a custom text font, and an eye-catching website that guides visitors through the three coaching options with beautiful and powerful visuals. It leads them to which coaching resonates with them and to make a reservation on the spot. In addition, HolyChick likes to use the following statement: ‘True wealth is already within everyone.’ 

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Federatie Amsterdamse Huurderskoepels

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Services :

• Website design and development
• Illustrations
• Photography
• Training

The Federatie Amsterdamse Huurderskoepels (FAH) protects residents of social housing and prospective tenants. This is important because housing corporations primarily focus on management, the municipality is a stronghold of bureaucracy, and politics often prioritizes its own interests. A rental property is more than just real estate and public housing. A rental property is a home where joy and sorrow are shared.

FAH advocates for the well-being of families, individuals, and neighbors living in the everyday reality of real estate and public housing. As a champion of tenant interests, FAH influences policymakers from housing corporations, the municipality, and the political sphere.

After completing the development of the previous FAH website, I was assigned to design and develop the new FAH website. The objective was to attract a greater number of returning visitors to the website by incorporating more pertinent news topics that center around the current happenings in the Amsterdam rental sector. Hereby trying to make people more involved in the changing rental sector.

The old website lacked some essential elements that needed to be added. Furthermore, the website didn’t need a corporate appearance but rather a more friendly approach. It should feel like entering a cozy living room where visitors can quickly find all relevant / practical information, news facts, various rental themes etc. Everything organised and clearly positioned.

The new FAH website is optimised for current browsers, mobile and tablet responsive, and easy to use and navigate for the people at FAH.

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Quantum .Amsterdam

Services :

• Logo design and online branding
• Corporate identity style guide
• Website design and development
• Social media identity designs
• Illustrations

RGB-logo Quantum.Amsterdam

In 2020, Quantum.Amsterdam has established itself as a new major innovation hub for the quantum software, technology and applications.

The main purpose of the hub is to boost the innovation and economic development of quantum technology by building a strong quantum ecosystem and organizing intense collaborations in key areas between leading knowledge partners, technology companies, and an industry network that has a strong interest in exploring and developing new business applications.

The concept of the logo : Quantum.Amsterdam as the Future Map to innovative Quantum software and applications. The Map vignette with the QA icon, unfolds itself within mathematical quantum science, business collaborations, knowledge sharing and education in the now and in the coming future. Leading to the new roadmap of Quantum technologies.

Check : www.quantum.amsterdam

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Hungry Mind

Services :

• Logo design
• Social media design & icon
• Mail reference design

hungry-mind

Hungry Mind is more than just a content agency. We specialize in building brands through strategic communication concepts and stories that inspire, touch, or move people. This is what we do for our clients. Success in this endeavor requires a hunger to understand the underlying questions, to see through the world of clients, and to grasp the big picture. Achieving this level of insight is only possible with a Hungry Mind.

Hungry Mind is a continuation and deepening of Jaap Backx Tekst & Uitleg – Entrepreneur in stories and ideas. Since 2007, as a freelancer, I have been assisting businesses and other organizations in getting to the heart of the matter. I translate strategic ambitions into words that inspire, touch, or compel. My promise: I write what you mean.

The concept of the logo :  Dealing with an organization that produces written text and concepts, I approached the design from the perspective of words to convey the essence of Hungry and Mind in the typography itself. Instead of adding an extra emblem to visually complement the word, I aimed for contemplation, empathizing of the assignment and the transformation of knowledge into wisdom (Mind). And the desire to understand, analyze, and explore (Hungry).

The result is a strong and contemporary typographic design that shows the outcome of Hungry Mind written words, concepts, and strategies as one. 

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Evolve in Music

Services :

• Logo design and online branding
• Website design and development
• Social media designs
• Flyers and posters
• Illustrations

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Evolve in Music Masterclasses was an innovative and unique mixing and mastering event. This one-day masterclass was designed for producers, engineers, mixers, DJs, and artists who understood that everything is changing and nothing remains the same in the music industry. Led by the world’s best mix engineers, attendees were introduced to new mixing techniques and the current developments in the audio engineering and music production discourse. Following the event, a music networking reception was held at a special location.

The concept of the logo : Starting with a single line that gradually evolves and expands into multiple lines, a transformation occurs, giving rise to the creation of letters. These letters, as they continue to evolve, ultimately come together to form the words Evolve in Music. The colors symbolize the start, end, and renewal. Representing a perpetual feedback loop that mirrors the journey of learning and personal growth within the domain of the music industry.

By embracing this minimalist concept, I’ve effectively conveyed the essence of the masterclass event, shaping a new typography into a logo.

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