Inspired by Amsterdam

💡Today we are inspired by the dynamic creative scene in Amsterdam, highlighted by Denise Willigers, co-founder of ADNIGHT and managing director of ADCN (Art Directors Club Netherlands).

💡Denise shares her journey from her academic background in Industrial and Organizational Psychology to becoming a prominent figure in the European creative industry, and shares insights and inspiration along the way.

💡Denise is passionate about ...

🎤Today we're inspired by the world of creative cycling media in Amsterdam as we meet Jon Woodroof. Jon shares his story in the cycling industry, how it all started with TWO TONE, moving from the US to Amsterdam 10 years ago and what it was like to build his community and start a new life here. 

🚲 With 17 years of cycling experience, Jon gets things done on two wheels. At TWO TONE, he's spent nearly a decade connecting peo...

Lisa Schotman - The Collection One: A Sustainable Vintage Journey

Lisa Schotman's entrepreneurial journey started with a dream to open a shop. Starting in East Amsterdam 4 years ago, she expanded to the city center and Jordaan, and now hosts pop-up events every few months. Her business, The Collection One, sells vintage and sustainable brands.

I first met Lisa at the Shhh community event, co-hosted with Sheila Guo, where she sh...

🌐We're happy to draw inspiration from the world of social causes, government diversity and inclusion initiatives, and Amsterdam-based creative agency GRRR (now Norday). With clients such as The Ocean Cleanup, Stedelijk Museum and Amnesty International, Rolf's team has amassed an impressive portfolio of digital and branding projects.

🌐An in-depth interview with the studio's Creative Director / co-founder at GRRR (n...

Today, inspired by the world of service design in Amsterdam, I had the opportunity to speak with Alejandra Villacis Miranda, who shared her vision and experience of the Amsterdam startup scene and the TEDxAmsterdam Impact Program. We discussed the value of service design and how it differs from user experience design. We also talked about continuing as a freelancer, side hustling, and creating positive change. She mentioned that in...

❌❌❌ We're happy to draw inspiration from the world of iconic Amsterdam-based branding design studio Thonik today! We're excited to share an in-depth interview featuring the studio's co-founder, Thomas Widdershoven. Thomas, who founded the studio alongside his partner Niki Gonnissen in 1993, shares their incredible story and how design can make the world a better place. He takes us on a fascinating journey through the st...

Today's episode explores the world of entrepreneurship and local business through Olga Konovalchuk's lens. As the co-founder of VENU, a thriving co-working space and café in Amsterdam, and the Director of Talent Experience Operations EMEA at Netflix, Olga offers a unique perspective.

💫Olga shares invaluable insights into what it truly means to be an entrepreneur in the vibrant city of Amsterdam, and how the city's spir...

Today we're inspired by the world of creative motion design in Amsterdam as we meet a creative entrepreneur named Maxwell Reed, co-founder of Kingdom of Something, a half-Swedish, half-Canadian, half-Dutch creative force. I had an interesting conversation about building a business in Amsterdam from scratch (with his co-founder Alex Grolleman), finding the right clients, being in the right place at the right time and nurturing a...

🟢Today We're inspired by the world of creative Amsterdam-based designer, artist and founder of 🟢Alt8 Studio, Nouch (Nouchka Huijg).

You can see Nouch's work both online and offline, in galleries around the city and on the walls of the streets of Amsterdam - that's actually how I discovered her!

We talked about Nouchka's journey from studying various fields of creative design to running her own studio and being suc...

💫 Today we're inspired by Amsterdam's local Dutch fashion brand Filling Pieces. I'm interviewing Jeroen Overweg, the E-commerce & Marketing Manager at Filling Pieces.

Filling Pieces, founded in 2009 by Guillaume Philibert, blends luxury and streetwear. Their "Bridging the Gap" motto reflects their unique style, worn by fashion enthusiasts globally. From their flagship Amsterdam store to over 200 retailers...

💫 In the debut episode, I invited Elif Algu - a passionate person who is committed to change for the better and make a positive impact in the world. Elif Algu, an impact entrepreneur, founder of the Swap Share Foundation, storyteller and creative, is interviewed about her rich history in the impact world of Amsterdam and the Netherlands with a leading NGO in the country called Swap Share and an impact agency called Impact Studio A...

Hello and welcome to Inspired by Amsterdam!

I'm Shaci, a visual designer and entrepreneur based in Amsterdam. As someone who loves design and fostering connections, I build communities and help others do the same.

While Amsterdam is known for its beautiful canals, charming houses, and rich history, the true heart of the city lies in its people. In "Inspired by Amsterdam," we venture beyond the iconic landmarks to meet...