About
Available for freelance and full-time opportunities.
Joel helps create compelling narratives that offer brands a glimpse into untapped opportunities, both in terms of developing new offerings and strategies for growth, and redefining existing products. With a patient and thoughtful approach, companies in food, beverage, arts, culture and lifestyle benefit from his broad-reaching experience.
Prior to moving to Amsterdam and London, Joel worked for two years as a communication designer at IDEO, the pioneering innovation and design firm. As a freelancer, he's worked with respected agencies such as Landor, HUGE Inc, and Edenspiekermann.
His work has been featured and awarded internationally by Cannes, Underconsideration, Graphis, and more.
Recognition
2019 Behance: Packaging Feature
2019 CreativePool: Packaging Shortlist
2018 Jury: A' Design Award
2018 A' Design Award Silver - Packaging (2)
2018 A' Design Award Iron - Branding (2)
2018 Graphic Design USA - Packaging
2017 Underconsideration - Brand New/Friday Likes
2017 Graphis Silver: Logo
2016 Working Not Working - FreeRange Blog
2016 TheDieline (2x)
2016 Cannes Young Lion Shortlist: Cyber
2015 Graphis Silver: Packaging
2015 Lürzer's Archive: Packaging Top 200
2014 Graphis Merit: Packaging
2014 Graphic Design USA: Packaging
2014 Cannes Lion Shortlist: Media
2014 One Show Merit (2x)
2014 Webby: NonProfit & Charity
2014 HOW International Design Awards
2013 Art Director's Club of Canada: Gold