As a graphic designer, I am fascinated by letters, not so much to read and write, but to discover how a letter shape itself can tell a story.
Children not only learn from me. Their creativity and open-minded gaze teach me to see things differently every time and give me new inspiration.
In the Talent Class Discovering Letters, children engage with letters in a playful and inquisitive way.
I love to see how imagination grows once children are given space to explore, try and test out their own ideas.
Children are supposed to play. So, above all, keep looking at what you make in your own way and don't let what is “right” guide you too much in the creative process. Keep exploring, creating and experimenting.
A few facts about me
I get very happy with printing letters and the smell of printing ink
I can endlessly browse thrift stores looking for unusual treasures
At home, I have two children who are my greatest inspiration. Their questions, fantasies and way of looking at the world regularly provide me with new lesson ideas and creative perspectives
Dick Bruna inspires me with his timeless simplicity and the way he can tell so much with minimal shapes and strong images.