Chris van Diemen Online portfolio.
Welcome.
This is a page of Dutch designer Chris van Diemen.
A small assembled showcase can be found by scrolling to the right.
Contact me for more information at info@chrisvandiemen.com
Or feel free to give me a call on +31 6 4192 0279.
Paul Hekkert.
Intreerede.
Self-published.
2006.
Book design.
This book documents the college story of Paul Hekkert in an experimental format.
French folded, the inside folds are printed in bright yellow, with mirrored words. Pictures are printed on the folded edges,
taking its reader to the next spread.
Jenevermuseum.
Old Schiedam.
Self-published.
2007.
Corporate identity Bottle lable & stationairy.
The authentic character of the museum's Dutch Gin is visualised as tough, proud, clear and no-nonsense throughout the identity including the stationairy, bottle lables,
and more. The 'worker's drink' is produced in the actual bottle from the old days. Accompanied with authentic photography, the label is partly printed on the bottle itself to
maintain it's honest and direct feel. The matte label-paper is combined with UV varnish on the pictures. Created at Fabrique. iF Design Award 2007.
TNT.
New Growth.
Self-published.
2008.
Annual Report 2007 Story report & postal packaging.
Made from 100% recyclable materials, with the concept on sustainability, a progressive annual report for TNT is set.
Photography of Anton Corbijn accompanies the story of TNT's heroes on growth in China and Brazil. The set of books is presented in an experimental format,
with special paper embossing on the cover, and images printed beyond the edge of the paper, jumping from page to page. Created at Fabrique.
TNT.
New Growth.
Self-published.
2008.
Annual Report 2007 Facts report.
Clear typography and lightness combined with a user friendly navigation make a strong concept for this part of the annual report.
Thicker paper is used to create stoppers, snapping towards every new chapter when browsing the book. Fold out pages
give overview to an equally environmentally friendly report. Printed in only one colour, and filled with balance sheets and graphs. Created at Fabrique.
Simple Minds.
Black & White 050505.
Sanctuary Records.
2005.
Style identity Album & single packaging.
Nothing is what it seems, as the photographed contradictions are filled with beauty, anger and hope. The metallic ink on the cover gives a big
contrast with the inner images and patterns wich are filling the sleeve. Here bullets are mistaken for flowers, and hearts are made of razors.
Created at Fabrique.
Simple Minds.
Black & White 050505.
Sanctuary Records.
2005.
Style identity Book design.
As part of the tourmerchandise, this book has evolved to a balanced mix of the album's design combined with live photography.
Through the use of UV varnish on the cover, another level of information is given an entire image built from a pattern of small bullets.
Created at Fabrique.
Het Klooster.
Corporate identity.
Self-published.
2007.
Corporate identity Communication identity & brochure design.
The stationairy, programme brochure and
website are part of a new identity of Het Klooster. An actual monastery, used nowadays for cultural arts in music,
dance and theatre putting it's students and artists in the spotlights. References to spirituality, stained glass, creativity, inspiration, sacred spheres, lens flaires find
their unique combination. Created at Fabrique.
Legermuseum.
Corporate identity.
Self-published.
2004-2005.
Corporate identity Annual report & communication identity.
After the given status of 'rijksmuseum' in 2003, the museum's ambition to grow more towards the public asked for an identity re-style.
Bright colours, and the use of striping refers to the militairy, but keeps its fresh style. The annual report shows a creative use of photography,
making products of the museum's activities and reminding of the formation and ranking in a parade. Created at Fabrique. iF Design Award 2005.
Fabrique.
To the future!
Self-published.
2008.
Poster design.
Printed in 10 PMS inks, this powerful A1 sized greeting for 2008 shows the growth of the company. Every year is shown in
infographics.
Including all toilet paper roles used, all cups of coffee that have been drunk, all e-mails that were sent are combined
into one message
To the future! Created at Fabrique.
Legermuseum.
Bloedmooi.
Self-published.
2007.
Style identity Book design.
With it's glossy feel this book makes a perfect mix with the weaponry from the 18th century. The pictured firearms resembled the owners status in the past,
as Gucci sunglasses or an Italian sportscar does in our time. All metal parts of the pictured items are printed in full colour metallic
using Metal-FX technology, to add the 'bling bling' feel. Created at Fabrique. MetalFX Award 2007, Best verzorgde boeken Award for 2007.
Freek de Jonge.
De Bedreiging!
De Roje Hel.
2003.
Style identity Campaign design.
At about the year 2002 almost everyone in The Netherlands got a letter containing a bomb, bullet or Anthrax. Even the Dutch Queen got one.
Freek de Jonge made his conference for the new year, confronting his audience with the threat firing towards the Dutch government, political statements,
and the freedom of speech. An intriguing concept and design leads the way to certain entertainment. Created at Fabrique.
Stevie Ann.
Closer to the Heart.
HKM Records.
2007.
Style identity Album packaging.
Melodic popsongs from a more direct and personal Stevie Ann. The playful white shapes are accompanied by clear
typography, creating an ongoing label between all sides. The close-up and direct photography have a natural and honest feeling,
adding the atmospheric depth to the packaging.
Legermuseum.
Kalasjnikov.
Self-published.
2003.
Style identity Banner & exhibition signing.
The exterior banner reveals one of the most controversial exhibitions of the Army Museum. After the fall of the Iron Curtain,
Kalasjnikov sets foot beyond its borders. The heavy subject finds its way in the form of a succsessful exhibition,
featuring all sorts and versions of the Kalasjnikov Machinegun, opened by the General and inventor himself. Created at Fabrique.
Legermuseum.
Kalasjnikov.
Self-published.
2003.
Style identity Book design.
The start sets the tone. A kalasjnikov printed in the actual size fills the inside cover. Stories from the General himself wishing to have designed
a lawnmower instead of a machine gun, and about people who have been at both ends of the barrel. Reasons for taking it's content serious,
clear typography is accompanied by the Kalasjnikov collection shown. Printed with an additional glossy varnish, refferring to the glass cabinets of the museum.
Created at Fabrique. Best verzorgde boeken Award for 2003, 2 iF Design Awards 2004.
About Food.
Stationairy.
Self-Published.
2006-2007.
Corporate identity Stationairy.
Every person is different. We come in all sizes. To slim is not the same as becoming thin and fragile. To gain weight is not the same as becoming fat.
But in both ways people want to become beautiful, strong, and self secured. This two-way mirror printed stationairy is filled with positive words for people in all sizes.
Firmness and agility find their visual combination in words that give strength, advise and inspire. Together they tell the inspiring method of 'About Food!'
The Powerzone.
Free Entrance.
Self-published.
2002.
Style identity Campaign design.
Filling the streets of amsterdam, huge posters printed with metallic ink are drawing attention. A classy, sensual clubbing feel can be found in the design,
wich triggers to be viewed in more than one way. By popular demand the design was re-used in 2006. Created at Fabrique.