We-Are-Amp

Visual concepts & trans-medial expressions. WE-ARE-AMP is Tim Heijmans and Moniek Ellen, a creative studio established in 2011. In 2012 we set up shop in "De Besturing", a cultural breeding ground in the Binckhorst inland port of The Hague. Philosophy: We believe in exploring the boundaries and possibilities of traditional graphic techniques, spatial design, new media and web design. With a strong DIY attitude WE-ARE-AMP is rooted in conceptual and experimental graphic design in commissioned and self–initiated projects. Approach: We believe that a powerful idea transcends a fixed style and is not restricted to a single manner of execution. Through our do-it-yourself practice we maintain an inventive toolkit with which we shape our ideas through process and progress. We're a concept driven design studio. We're always keeping an open perspective and new contexts to put our designs in. Through powerful imagery and association we aim to come up with a design that is layered and has a perpetual quality, which stay in the mind of the observer. The Studio: We're located in the heart of cultural breeding ground De Besturing, with a lot of workspace surrounding our small office. Working alongside the colored multitude of furniture and product designers, an inventor and a brewery. We're also keeping close ties with the architects, writer, photographer, textile designers and artists working in and around the raw studio complex. This provides us with a lot of possibilities and techniques to execute our concepts and ideas.