Had a great talk this week with some like minded entrepreneurs. Just need to share something that comes up a lot lately, about specializing vs generalizing. I think that being known for something (specializing) is the way to go. This could be specializing in a specific industry or service. OR it could even be specializing in a style or aesthetic. Whatever way you choose to specialize, the thing to ask yourself is, “what do I want to be known for?” If people were talking to their friends and colleagues about what you do, what word (or words) would they associate with you? Once you know that, it will help you in your own branding and marketing.
We are very exited to see our new woven labels in the garments ✨
As @katiforner said: “There are great mockups out there... but it makes a much stronger presentation when you show the identity the way that you’ve intended it to be seen.“ We couldn’t agree more, so if you can, then put in the work and shoot your portfolio.
Had a great talk this week with some like minded entrepreneurs. Just need to share something that comes up a lot lately, about specializing vs generalizing. I think that being known for something (specializing) is the way to go. This could be specializing in a specific industry or service. OR it could even be specializing in a style or aesthetic. Whatever way you choose to specialize, the thing to ask yourself is, “what do I want to be known for?” If people were talking to their friends and colleagues about what you do, what word (or words) would they associate with you? Once you know that, it will help you in your own branding and marketing.
Last week @studioruig announced their new logo, designed by yours truly: the first step towards a new direction - congratulations! Watch till the end 👀
This neighbourhood and the harsh light ✨
It's already September! Usually, we are dreading the end of summer 🍂 but this year we are super excited (might have something to do with the calendars) we also have a lot of really fun branding projects lined up and we're so excited to see them start coming to life!
Yes, we have been very quiet on instagram. Not because of a summer break, but because it's the busiest time of the year in our studio. Spent the last month mostly behind the screen, developing some awesome branding projects. That takes time...we believe that at the end of the day creativity should always solve a company's challenges and needs. We align strategic business objectives with creative solutions to meet goals and add value to your brand.
A neutral color palette...minimalism and simplicity was combined in the design of a custom word mark for CHPT8. #koppelstudio #graphicdesign #designwithclarity #branding #design #seekthesimplicity #pursuepretty #flashesofdelight
Back to it! We’re making plans updating the portfolio at the end of the summer. We can’t WAIT to show what we’ve been working on these last months. . . . . . #koppelstudio #design #maastricht #graphicdesign #webdesign #creativelifehappy #creativeentrepreneur #thatsdarling #peoplescreative #progressoverperfection #workanywhere #typography #studiolife #brandstylist #livefolk #liveforthestory #livethelittlethings #theartofslowliving #liveauthentic #nothingisordinary #visualsoflife #seekthesimplicity #theperfectsimple
Now let’s start the brainstorm @koppel.studio
That Wednesday grind ☕️ It always seems like the busiest day of the week! . . . . . #koppelstudio #maastricht #coffeedates #butfirstcoffee #baristadaily #dailycortado #coffeeshopsoftheworld #creativelifehappy #cosycafes #persuepretty #peoplescreative #progressoverperfection #workanywhere #foodstagram #vscofood #onthetable #studiolife #liveauthentic #visualsoflife #seekthesimplicity
Meetings in the city today for @koppel.studio
We don’t need an inspirational caption...we need coffee. . . . . . . . . #koppelstudio #maastricht #coffeedates #butfirstcoffee #baristadaily #dailycortado #coffeeshopsoftheworld #creativelifehappy #cosycafes #persuepretty #peoplescreative #progressoverperfection #workanywhere #foodstagram #vscofood #onthetable #studiolife #liveauthentic #visualsoflife #seekthesimplicity
Every year @fashionclash_festival exceeds our expectations. This year was also special because Monika guided a tour through serval locations in the city. The vision of @amberjaeslooten about today's fashion was one of the highlights in the tour. She pushed the visitors to think about other dimensions showcasing a collection made by using artificial intelligence technology. Another highlight was the 'tower of babel' by @kasper_jongejan. This installation made the visitors think about the overproduction of clothing. The contrast between his tower, which contains 600 kilograms of clothing, in combination with the 'sale' that is happening in the city made a huge impression. . . . #koppelstudio #fashionclash #fashionmyreligion #design #maastricht #graphicdesign #creativelifehappy #creativeentrepreneur #thatsdarling #peoplescreative #progressoverperfection #workanywhere #livefolk #visualsoflife #seekthesimplicity
Fashionclash guided tour day three...#fashionmyreligion
We’re incredibly proud to re-design the brand identity for @studioruig. It’s always very important to us to work with people who care about their craft. Can’t wait to show you some sneak peek. In the meantime you must check their beautiful collection www.studioruig.com . . . . #koppelstudio #studioruig #design #maastricht #graphicdesign #creativelifehappy #creativeentrepreneur #thatsdarling #peoplescreative #progressoverperfection #workanywhere #typography #studiolife #brandstylist #livefolk #liveforthestory #livethelittlethings #theartofslowliving #liveauthentic #nothingisordinary #visualsoflife #seekthesimplicity
Sneak peek of an exciting project we’ve been working on. Together with @amberzeekaf, we’ve pushed the boundaries of printing and can’t wait to share the results! . . . . #koppelstudio #design #maastricht #graphicdesign #creativelifehappy #creativeentrepreneur #thatsdarling #peoplescreative #progressoverperfection #workanywhere #typography #studiolife #brandstylist #livefolk #liveforthestory #livethelittlethings #theartofslowliving #liveauthentic #nothingisordinary #visualsoflife #seekthesimplicity #theperfectsimple
Let the sun in and welcome June, the first month of summer and the month filled with the most light. . . . . #koppelstudio #design #maastricht #graphicdesign #creativelifehappy #creativeentrepreneur #thatsdarling #peoplescreative #progressoverperfection #workanywhere #typography #studiolife #brandstylist #livefolk #liveforthestory #livethelittlethings #theartofslowliving #liveauthentic #nothingisordinary #visualsoflife #seekthesimplicity #calendar #june #theperfectsimple
Print less, butt better. . . . . . #koppelstudio #design #maastricht #graphicdesign #paperisnotdead #creativelifehappy #creativeentrepreneur #thatsdarling #peoplescreative #progressoverperfection #workanywhere #typography #studiolife #brandstylist #livefolk #liveforthestory #livethelittlethings #theartofslowliving #liveauthentic #nothingisordinary #visualsoflife #seekthesimplicity #letterpress
Very inspiring to see this old industrial place come to life with creative minds @forzafashionhousemaastricht . . . . #koppelstudio #fashionclash #design #maastricht #graphicdesign #creativelifehappy #creativeentrepreneur #thatsdarling #peoplescreative #progressoverperfection #workanywhere #typography #studiolife #brandstylist #livefolk #liveforthestory #livethelittlethings #theartofslowliving #liveauthentic #nothingisordinary #visualsoflife #seekthesimplicity
Hard at work behind the scenes lately, gearing up for another workshop, having many meetings and exciting projects in the works #staytuned . . . . . #koppelstudio #design #maastricht #graphicdesign #webdesign #creativelifehappy #creativeentrepreneur #thatsdarling #peoplescreative #progressoverperfection #workanywhere #typography #studiolife #brandstylist #livefolk #liveforthestory #livethelittlethings #theartofslowliving #liveauthentic #nothingisordinary #visualsoflife #seekthesimplicity
We had so much fun hosting our first workshop about social media – to help small business owners add value to their business through social media. . . . . . #koppelstudio #workshop #socialmediatips #maastricht #graphicdesign #creativelifehappy #creativeentrepreneur #thatsdarling #peoplescreative #progressoverperfection #workanywhere #typography #studiolife #brandstylist #livefolk #liveforthestory #livethelittlethings #theartofslowliving #liveauthentic #nothingisordinary #visualsoflife #seekthesimplicity
Sometimes it’s so hard to choose the perfect paper...isn’t it? . . . . . #koppelstudio #design #maastricht #graphicdesign #paperisnotdead #creativelifehappy #creativeentrepreneur #thatsdarling #peoplescreative #progressoverperfection #workanywhere #typography #studiolife #brandstylist #livefolk #liveforthestory #livethelittlethings #theartofslowliving #liveauthentic #nothingisordinary #visualsoflife #seekthesimplicity
Happiest place. ☀️ A short break to the sea was just what we needed.
We have a weakness for old industrial buildings...especially ones with big windows.
Perfecte locatie voor een workshop 🖤Je kan je nog inschrijven voor de Social Media Workshop tot en met vrijdag...link in bio voor meer info.
Every time we give away one of our business cards we get a great response, they always take a moment to look at it. When it comes to print, we strive to make something people don't want to throw away. We invest in printed material, we believe it shows a commitment to the quality and depth of our values.
Only two weeks away from our Social Media Workshop. Do we see you there?
You know it's spring when you still have natural light in the studio at 8 pm.
So proud! Zoveel positieve reacties en inschrijvingen, voorbereidingen zijn in volle gang voor de ‘Social Media Talk’. Klik op de link in mijn bio voor meer informatie 👆
Hope you all have a #goodfriday , we wish you a great easter weekend! #spring #easter #livethelittlethings
Wij zijn dagelijks bezig met social media, trends en ontwikkelingen en delen graag onze kennis, ervaringen en handige tips & tricks. - Op 23 april 2018 organiseren wij een Social Media Talk in de AINSI. - Tijdens dit event leer je waarom social media zo belangrijk is voor ondernemers en welke stappen er nodig zijn om het beste resultaat te behalen. - Tickets en meer informatie: www.koppel.eventbrite.nl
It’s officially spring time, let’s bloom! @nordstjernecph
Very excited to share our new website! This is the place to find more information about our services, our vision and some of our work. Link in profile www.koppel.studio
...and it’s live! WWW.KOPPEL.STUDIO
Last week was crazy in a good way, interesting meetings, exciting projects and our website is almost ready — launching soon!
No one does coffee quite like the lovely people at @wijmakenkoffie ☕️
Our instagram community has been growing recently and we would love to know more about who you are. If you have a few seconds, we would appreciate it if you could comment below or DM us. What are your interests? We are excited to get to know some of you better.
Just working away today! Past few weeks we’ve been working on our website...now it’s time to go through the last details. - Oh and have you seen the website we designed for @jonesarnhem?
You can’t see it from here, but everyone is celebrating Carnival in Maastricht. Except for us, we’re shooting some last portfolio items. A lot of work but the results are worth it.
-END- GIVEAWAY! @johanneke.pr & @imkedejong will get the calendar. We created our own desk calendar as a simple tool to be even better organized. We're giving away two desk calendars to you and a friend. To enter, follow us and tag a friend by Friday, 9 February.
Just love how they renovated this building, check our story if you want to see the inside.
The retail roadmap serves as a navigator and guides to new paths for future retail innovations. If you are interested in retail then you need to order this inspiring guide. - We designed this is research and trend forecast and bundled into a magazine. It can be ordered via shop@jonesarnhem.com
Teamwork is dream work.
Keep things sharp. An exceptional future won’t build itself.
Bringing new ideas to life...@koppel.studio
Starting this new year with a clean desk and mind.
Making plans and inspiration boards for the upcoming year...are you also excited for 2018? #creativework #moodboards #newyear #studiolife
It has been such an inspiring year and we're so grateful for all the support! Have a great holiday everyone! #offline 〰️ Credits: @studiobyjudithterhaar + @jonesarnhem + @amberzeekaf
Who are we? . We're a small agency with big ambitions. . From small startups to large corporations, we believe making a big impact starts with simple, yet strong ideas. . Whether you're taking a big leap or small steps, branding lies at the heart of engaging your audience. #graphicdesign #businesscard #letterpress #logo #koppelstudio
The end of the year is upon us, and so many exciting projects are starting to come to life at @koppel.studio But some of you may not know what we do...so here is a short introduction: Koppel is a design consultancy creating engaging brand experiences - we offer fully integrated services in branding, visual communication, digital and physical design. Interested in talking to us about a project, or just want to find out more about our services? Send an email to monika@koppel.studio
#lazysunday with daughter. She beat me! Every moment with her is unforgettable! Great board game -Labyrinth. Special thanks for our best friends @monikaturczyn and @hittheroad.jack from @koppel.studio #dadlovedaughter #fun #boardgame #sunday #love #koppelstudio
We're ready for the last month of the year...how about you?
This weekend we plan to shoot for our website. What resulted in some props shopping Friday night. #ikea #ingvar
NEW WEBSITE / We are very proud to present our new website! Enter a haven of inspiration and calmness; discover the background stories of Jones. Get to know our team and stay up-to-date on the latest products and gatherings. Our product section will be updated soon, so that you can directly shop your favourite items. Special thanks to @monikaturczyn from @koppel.studio for her serene graphic eye and for bringing everything together in this newly launched website. (link in bio) #jonesarnhem #design #website #koppel #design #photography #conceptstore #curatedstore #shopping #inspiration #minimal #art #graphicdesign #logo #designer #koppelstudio #arnhem #binnenstadarnhem #7straatjes #liveauthentic #vsco #kinfolk
An office kind of day...plus a slide of popcorn. #koppelstudio #work #friday
Blast from the past..this was actually our very first project working together. Gold foil for the win ✨ #koppelstudio #graphicdesign #typography
We've been spending lots of time on behind the scenes stuff for Koppel lately and hope to finalise and share soon...#koppelstudio #graphicdesign #work
When our weekend starts with Friday evening work, we know it will be a good one 🙈 #koppelstudio #weekend #photography
It is easier to look back or dream of the future than it is to just enjoy right now! #july #slowentrepreneur #koppelstudio
A rainy day spent in the studio getting work done. #koppelstudio #graphicdesign #onthedesk
On the desk... #minimalism #work #koppelstudio
Dreams are only dreams till plans are made to make them reality. Choose your path and go for it! #liveauthentic #dreambig #koppelstudio
Healthy snack on a sun-work-day! #apple #livesimply #koppelstudio
Favourite thing to do is visually organising things from ripping our magazines apart. We do this often for work or just to talk through our ideas. Anyone else love doing this too? I mean we have Pinterest, but do you ever go analog? . . . . #moodboard #inspiration #studiolife #koppelstudio #design #graphicdesign #paperisnotdead #creativelifehappy #creativeentrepreneur #thatsdarling #peoplescreative #progressoverperfection #workanywhere #typography #studiolife #brandstylist #livefolk #liveforthestory #livethelittlethings #theartofslowliving #liveauthentic #nothingisordinary #visualsoflife #seekthesimplicity
At a time when the tradition of reading physical magazines is diminishing, we are more then ever encouraged to touch a magazine with our hands and relish experience we cannot feel through the digital world. #magazine #paperisnotdead #koppelstudio
Here's to a productive afternoon! #coffeetime #friday #koppelstudio
Combinación de colores de @colorplan_papers por @koppel.studio. #Colorplan #colourcombinations #paper #mutedtones #koppelstudio #anestore #colores #combinaciones #diseño
Complimentary @colorplan_papers colour combinations by @koppel.studio. #Colorplan #colourcombinations #paper #mutedtones #koppelstudio
Today's office vibes... #work #creativelifehappy #koppelstudio
What's more exciting then collecting authentic magazines? Creating one yourself! #editorialdesign #authentic #koppelstudio
Blind embossing on point. #logo #magazine #koppelstudio
Working on some new colour combinations this week! #paper #mutedtones #koppelstudio
The only thing more wonderful than the photographs is the photographer herself. We suggest you visit her website, check her feed @amberzeekaf and get inspired. #photography #minimalism #koppelstudio
Finishing up the work week with a little weekend dreaming. What is your dream spring weekend? We will definitely spend our weekend in the woods. #almostweekend #walk #spring #koppelstudio