I’m
I’m
a Conceptual thinker and hands-on creative with a passion for elevating both creative teams and clients. I thrive on collaboration, bringing together diverse talents and stakeholders to craft bold, cutting-edge work. Whether in branding, campaigns, or high-end digital design, I’m driven to push boundaries and create standout experiences.
HANDS-ON AND all-round
From directing a video to pixel perfection to a fully working prototype app. Let’s just say I’m hands-on.
DESIGN IS A CONCEPT
Design is an idea. Creating a design without a good concept is a formula for bad design. And the best ideas are sparked by co-creation.
stage fever
I’m an inspired speaker at international events and stages like the Emerce, TEDX and Vonlanthen. I’ts about the message but never forget about the delivery.
Design thinking
I use design thinking as a tool to think, work and create together with creatives, and strategic thinkers with a pure business mindset.
PBQ Media
Floris Müller, Publisher
“It’s been a pleasure to work with Thorbecke. He not only provides qualitative and workable solutions in creative challenges but also delivers exceptionally distinctive work that can be used directly and turns the process of branding and rebranding into an enjoyable experience in which all involved are heard and recognized and the essence of a brand becomes clear to all involved.”
Greenpeace
Leon Varitimos, Mobilisation Director / Head of First Engagement
"What distinguishes him from other freelance creatives is his ability to take into consideration a client’s needs and wishes, yet come up with something fresh and out of the box. This is in my view one of the most desirable traits of an independent art director. Give Boris a couple of words or ideas and he will have started creating a cool concept within minutes. The work he did transforming the Greenpeace magazine from a boring, educational leaflet to a vibrant, edgy, yet supporter focussed periodical has been priceless and is still paying off to this day."
WWAV/RAPP
Jeroen Talens, Creative Director
"One of the best designers I have ever worked with. Combines a strong sense of style with an original and creative mind. Can create excellent communication concepts, both online and offline. Will always look beyond in order to find something truly original.”
OLVG
Sjoerd Korsmit, Marketing Consultant at OLVG and Owner I-intend
"Boris ís design. Moreover, he is gifted with a powerful personal vision which is why I wouldn't want anyone else on the job. Hiring Boris, you will be assured of a strong and professional translation of your communication goals. Also, Boris is someone easy to co-operate with and a person you can trust. I am very happy with- and proud of the result - and how well it is received. It guarantees a successful first impression. Simple, strong, natural, no-nonsense, and timeless. With attention to detail. Could not be happier."
WWAV/RAPP
Wieb Van de Donk, Managing Director
"He will not rest until he investigates every route and possibility to make a design or an idea better. He has great ideas and visualises them easily."
Twofish
Andrew Boag, Managing Director / Founder
"Twofish hires Boris frequently as he is highly creative, easy to work with, and often comes up with an out-of-the-box approach. I would highly recommend him as a conceptual art director who always has a bunch of great ideas quickly."
