Natasja Bökkerink
Graphic designer based in Rotterdam. As she makes her way through the city, (over)saturated and (over)stimulating, glancing around, she looks for hidden gems in her surroundings. They inspire her, make her question where they came from.

In her practice, she strives to make the invisible visible. A beautiful song, an interesting story, a great idea. She would think it’s a pity if the song went unheard because the artwork didn’t stand out in the recordstore, the book left unread because the cover didn’t speak to anyone, the great idea undeveloped. She collects these ideas, invites musicians, artists and socially engaged organisations to share them with her, so together they can make them grow and become more visible.
Education
2012 - 2016
SintLucas
MBO Multimedia Design

2016
University of Northampton
Honours Programme
BA Graphic Communication


2016 - 2020
Willem de Kooning Academie
BA Graphic Design
Work experience
2014
Daydream Design (UK)
Graphic design intern

2015
Dailymilk (NL)
Graphic design intern

2019
Glitterstudio (NL)
Graphic design intern

2019
Studio van Onna (NL)
Graphic design intern

2022 - 2024
DWARS Groenlinkse Jongeren
Designer

2022 - 2024
Popronde
Visual content creator
Talks
2022
Pizza, Pils, Presentatie
Talk @ Willem de Kooning Academie, Rotterdam (NL)

2023
New Design & Attitudes
Guest lecture @ Sint Joost, Breda & Den Bosch (NL)

2024
Een passend plaatje
‍‍Talk @ Muzikantendag, Melkweg Amsterdam (NL)
Grants & courses
2022
Stimuleringsfonds
Building Talent grant scheme
Research & design in collaboration with Vandejong, Amsterdam (NL)

2024
Cultuur&Ondernemen
Route Ondernemerschap
Six week entrepeneurship course for artists and designers, Rotterdam (NL)