Berlin, Germany
Monks
2022 - Present
New York, USA
Monks
2020 — 2022
New York, USA
Monks
2018 — 2020
New York, USA
Monks
2016 — 2018
New York, USA
R/GA
2015 — 2016
New York, USA
R/GA
2013 — 2015
HAMBURG, Germany
HI-RES!
2011 — 2013
HAMBURG, Germany
SYZYGY
2009 — 2011
FRANKFURT, Germany
SYZYGY
2007 — 2009
FRANKFURT, Germany
SYZYGY
2006
App
E-Commerce
Experiential
DOTCOM
PlatforM
PRODUCT DESIGN
Tech Innovation
Website
Visual identity
Brand STRATEGY
BRAND PLAYBOOK
style guide
packaging system
Collateral
client
project
agency
type
#
Airbnb
air/Marketing Week
Monks, New York
PLATFORM
01
AMAZON
AWS: Virtual Event Platform
Monks, New York
PLATFORM
02
American Apparel
RELAUNCH
Monks, New York
BRANDING
03
American Express
US Open: The Pro Walk
Monks, New York
EXPERIENTIAL
04
Blue Canyon Technologies
Enabling Space Missions
Monks, New York
WEBSITE
05
Childish Gambino
pharos ar
Monks, New York
APP
06
chiptole
Savor.Wavs
Monks, New York
WEBSITE
07
compass
brand in motion
Monks, New York
BRANDING
08
Estee lauder
traveler Experience
Monks, New York
EXPERIENTIAL
09
FASHIONCHEQUE
GIFTING FASHION
Monks, BERLIN
BRANDING
10
fila fusion
RELAUNCH
Monks, BERLIN
BRANDING
11
forcepoint
boston cyber experience center
Monks, New York
EXPERIENTIAL
12
ge
predix storytelling
Monks, New York
WEBSITE
13
genesis
GENESIS.COM
Monks, New York
PLATFORM
14
google
ABAT
Monks, New York
BRANDING
15
google
behind the beat
Monks, New York
WEBSITE
16
google
daydream
Monks, New York
BRANDING
17
google
nyc campus branding
Monks, New York
BRANDING
18
hugo boss
loyalty program
Monks, BERLIN
PLATFORM
19
IBM
DAVOS
Monks, New York
EXPERIENTIAL
20
IBM
INTELLIGENT WORKFLOW
Monks, New York
WEBSITE
21
IM8
BRAND LAUNCH
Monks, New York
BRANDING
22
LA28
Olympic and Paralympic Games
Monks, New York
BRANDING
23
MAC COSMETICS
OCULUS.COM
Monks, New York
PLATFORM
24
META
META.COM — FUTURE VISION
Monks, BERLIN
PLATFORM
25
META
Facebook — Ad Portal
Monks, New York
PLATFORM
26
META
Instagram — Well Being Platform
Monks, New York
PLATFORM
27
MODELO
MODELO.COM
Monks, New York
PLATFORM
28
NIKE
BASKETBALL
R/GA, New York
BRANDING
29
NIKE
FOOTBALL
R/GA, New York
BRANDING
30
NIKE
GOLF
R/GA, New York
APP
31
NIKE
KOBE X
R/GA, New York
WEBSITE
32
NIKE
TEAM FOOTBALL
Monks, BERLIN
PLATFORM
33
OCULUS
OCULUS.COM
Monks, New York
PLATFORM
34
Oscilloscope
The House That Yauch Built
Monks, New York
WEBSITE
35
PAYPAL
BRAND CENTRAL
Monks, BERLIN
PLATFORM
36
PAYPAL
SENDING MONEY WITH DELIGHT
Monks, New York
APP
37
SIEMENS
Jobs & Careers CENTER
Monks, BERLIN
PLATFORM
38
SOJOS
RELAUNCH
Monks, BERLIN
BRANDING
39
SPOTIFY
INNOVATION CENTER
Monks, New York
EXPERIENTIAL
40
STARBUCKS
NYC Roastery AR app
Monks, New York
APP
41
THE ALIENIST
Google Zoo — TNT — Warner Media
Monks, New York
WEBSITE
42
TOYOTA
TEAM USA SPONSORSHIP
Monks, New York
BRANDING
43
TWITTER
PARTNER CENTER
Monks, New York
PLATFORM
44
TWITTER
TRANSPARENCY CENTER
Monks, New York
PLATFORM
45
UBER
BEACON — PRODUCT LAUNCH
Monks, New York
WEBSITE
46
UBER
WHERE TO — APP LAUNCH
Monks, New York
WEBSITE
47
VERIZON
INNOVATION CENTER
Monks, New York
EXPERIENTIAL
48
VIACOM
MEDIA & CONTENT CENTER
Monks, New York
PLATFORM
49
WARBA BANK
RELAUNCH
Monks, BERLIN
BRANDING
50
selected projects
in chronological order
CLIENT
PROJECT
Brand Identity and
Packaging
ROLE
Creative Direction,
Design
AGENCY: MONKS
Andria Wu
Bas Krol
Evangel Huang
Frederix Batista
Nicolas Barlier
Nick Groen
Phillip Tan
Wessel van Wegen
Brand identity, launch and packaging for IM8, a wellness supplement company co-founded by David Beckham and experts from Mayo Clinic and NASA.
We provided the brand guidelines including logo design, color spectrum, typography, iconography, layouts and framework, art direction for photography, product packaging and strategic brand house.
In addition to the flagship product, we designed packaging for several other offerings, including longevity pills, refill packs, travel-size products, welcome kits, and various merchandise.
CLIENT
PROJECT
HUGO BOSS XP
Loyalty Membership Program
powered by WEB 3
ROLE
Creative Direction,
Design
AGENCY: MONKS
Alexandre Gellard
Ally Behr
Bas Krol
Ben Lunt
Dan Lewis
Ioanna Papazoglou
Wessel van Wegen
Pilot program strategy and identity design to launch HUGO BOSS XP, an omnichannel membership program that seamlessly blends a traditional tier-based loyalty system with the innovation of collecting and redeeming tokens utilizing the latest innovations in WEB3/Blockchain.
PROJECT
Our goal is to develop a cohesive Visual Identity System for the Loyalty Program that sits within the HUGO BOSS brand. The system can be applied both to the HUGO and BOSS brand.
PROJECT
The idea is that our logo framework could seamlessly integrate with upcoming marketing campaigns, loyalty program activations, runway shows and product lines like Hugo Blue Jeans or Boss Camel.
SCOPE
CRM Strategy
Identity Design
Content Creation
Art Direction
Digital Ecosystem
App design
CLIENT
PROJECT
Global E-Commerce Relaunch maccosmetics.com
ROLE
Creative Direction,
Design
AGENCY: MONKS
Anna Chau
Federico Arguissein
Florencia Beil
Joana Dohmann
Maria Nenclares
Maricela Arizaga
Yanchen Zhao
Relaunching the global e-commerce platform for the industry leader in beauty and makeup. Generating over $350 million in sales per year, the platform needed to meet our hard requirements for accessibility and shopability, all while embodying a bold and distinctive design.
SCALABILITY
M·A·C offers 7,000 SKUs globally across skin, lip, and eye categories, with over 50 collections released annually. Our system was built to be both flexible and adaptable, enabling seamless scalability for diverse local markets.
ARTISTRY
Since 1984, M·A·C has championed inclusivity and artistry. Our visual language for this project emphasized Inclusivity, Artistry, Diversity, and Fashion—balancing aspirational and approachable to reflect their bold identity.
CLIENT
PROJECT
Brand Identity
Packaging, Web, Social, Campaign
ROLE
Creative Direction,
Design
AGENCY: MONKS
Anna Chau
Frank Gouwy
Gaia van der Zeyp
Jessica Stewart
Jonny Singh
Kervin Morales
Nicolas Ferreyra
Yanchen Zhao
Reimagining the identity of Japan’s oldest pen manufacturer, we crafted a unified and modern brand system rooted in the essence of its name: ‘uniquely uni,’ bringing together legacy, innovation, and simplicity like never before.
Functionality
The redesign simplifies uni-ball to uni, with an updated wordmark enhancing legibility across screens, reflecting user insight, and uniting their diverse product portfolio. The streamlined identity strengthens the brand architecture while celebrating its heritage.
Versatility
The new uni brand system bridges functionality and emotion, spanning web, digital, social, campaigns, OOH, and print. It flexes from professional storytelling to personal expression, seamlessly connecting users with both the brand and its products.
CLIENT
PROJECT
oculus.com
ROLE
Creative Direction,
Design
AGENCY: MONKS
Jose Sebastian
Robbert Mastebroek
Kervin Morales
Vanessa Lai
Joey Serxner
Fernanda Gonzalez
Tom Kamps
Vincent Mei
OCULUS
Chad Tafolla
Camiel Flohr
Tim Zarki
Todd Hershy
Bri Marie
Paul Gallardo
Relaunch of oculus.com to bring the immersive feel of VR to the web. From e-commerce to immersive product detail pages, we crafted a cohesive design system that brings every element to life.
DIGITAL DESIGN
Oculus had just unveiled a refreshed brand identity, but the guidelines lacked a digital lens. Building on the logo, typeface, and color palette, our team reimagined how the brand could come to life online with a modern, immersive design system.
CHALLENGE
Our challenge was to design a conversion focused ecommerce experience enriched by brand storytelling. We needed to highlight product features, show real consumer use, and present technical details in a clear, engaging, and easy to digest format.
CLIENT
PROJECT
Data Innovation Space
at the New York Office
ROLE
Co-Creative Direction,
Design, Animation
AGENCY: MONKS
Carolina Nishino
Delano Kamp
Jessica DeVirgilis
Matthijs Klip
Maxime Inden
Tom Kamps
Vincent Mei
Realtime data and innovation experience installed at the Spotify headquarter in New York City. Audio, light and 2 meter display synchronized and controlled by input through an intelligent content management system.
MISSION
We built a permanent installation for Spotify’s offices in New York and London. The goal is to engage partners through an audio-visual experience comprising multiple pieces, including a dynamic light installation driven by data and insights only Spotify can provide.
IDEA
Additionally, we also developed a massive, eight-meter wall for displaying interactive content. Everything is managed through a custom CMS which lets Spotify admins customize the content for specific clients.
CLIENT
PROJECT
Toyota: Team USA
Brand Identity Extension
ROLE
Creative Direction,
Design
AGENCY: MONKS
Frank Gouwy
Jennifer Weber
Jonny Singh
Kervin Morales
Sara Tunstall
Yanchen Zhao
We combined brand characteristics of Toyota and Team USA to create this cohesive design system for all the Olympic and Paralympic partnership communications.
GOAL
We developed a cohesive Style Guide for Toyota that can be applied to all 2020 Domestic Olympic & Paralympics communications. Functional in modularity and utility, highlighting the synergy between Toyota and Team USA.
IDEA
Visually on-brand to the existing Toyota global brand, our visual identity makes unique connections to the USA flag and the shapes of the running track in a stadium.
CLIENT
PROJECT
Brand Identity
ROLE
Art Direction,
Visual Design,
Animation
AGENCY: MONKS
Dylan Hoop
Frank Gouwy
Gradwell Sears
Jennifer Weber
Jonny Singh
Sara Tunstall
We revitalized American Apparel, transforming it from a nostalgic brand into a bold, modern digital presence. Vibrant design, Gen Z insights, and shareable content helped reestablish its cultural relevance.
GOAL
Through striking visuals and lifestyle-driven storytelling, we created a brand identity that celebrates individuality. Every touchpoint—from product imagery to social content—was designed to spark engagement and build loyalty.
IMPACT
Our work positioned American Apparel for the future, blending heritage with a fresh creative approach. The result is a brand that feels as relevant today as it did in its prime.
CLIENT
PROJECT
Google Cloud: Partnership
Spotify - Behind The Beats
web, data visualization
ROLE
Creative Direction,
Design
AGENCY: MONKS
Carolina Nishino
Codie Chang
Declan Byrne
Hessel Bonenkamp
Leon te Loo
Max Lemstra
Spotify is revolutizing audio and Google Cloud is powering the revolution. To showcase the spectacular scale of this partnership, we’ve turned data, insights and statistics into stories.
IDEA
Our Data Visualization at it’s core showcases how Spotify has leveraged the sheer power, speed, and scale of the Google Cloud Platform in its infrastructure, allowing Spotify to grow and expand their innovative spirit.
CLIENT TEAM
Working in close collaboration with Google and Spotify, we created the concept and scripts for the data visualizations and also executed each of the particle animations down to the last dot.
SCOPE
Immersive Website
Data Visualization
Animation
CLIENT
Childish Gambino —
Donald Glover
PARTNERSHIP
Wolf + Rothstein
Google
unity
PROJECT
Pharos AR
ROLE
Art Direction,
Visual Design,
Animation
AGENCY: MONKS
Anthony Marefat
Dylan Hoop
Eric Wagliardo
Juan Behrens
Justina Sung
PHAROS AR is an immersive, mind-bending musical experience that invites you to explore a virtual manifestation of Childish Gambino’s universe.
GOAL
The app is built with ARCore, Google’s platform for augmented reality, and Unity, a real-time 3D development tool. As the first multiplayer AR app of its kind, PHAROS AR uses the Cloud Anchors API to enable seamless cross-platform play on Android and iOS, so you and your friends can play together.
PARTNERSHIP
We teamed up with Roth + Wolfstein to bring Donald Glover's vision to life. Built in Unity and powered by ARCore, the groundbreaking multiplayer AR experience launched just in time for Childish Gambino's 2019 world tour.
CLIENT
PROJECT
genesis.com
ROLE
Art Direction,
Visual Design,
Animation
AGENCY: MONKS
Damian Lettiero
Gradwell Sears
Jason Lentink
María de la Paz Vargas
We transformed Genesis.com with a 3D car configurator, letting users explore and customize vehicles in real-time. This seamless, interactive experience redefines digital luxury retail.
MISSION
The web-based configurator removes barriers—no downloads, no plugins—while offering full interactivity. Users can explore every detail, from exterior design to interior features, in a lifelike environment.
PARTNERSHIP
In collaboration with Genesis and INNOCEAN, we crafted an experience that blends technology with luxury. The result is a benchmark-setting platform that reshapes digital automotive retail.
CLIENT
PROJECT
Chipotle: Savor.Wavs
ROLE
Art Direction,
Visual Design,
Animation
AGENCY: MONKS
Gradwell Sears
Johan Holwerda
Maria de la Paz Vargas
Marten Meussen
Oscar Guagnelli
Peter van der Noord
Ricco Arntz
Savor.Wavs reimagines Chipotle’s 51 fresh ingredients as a dynamic audio-visual experience. In collaboration with Monks, PARTY NY, CAA, Chipotle, and Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA, it transforms menu choices into an interactive musical journey.
SOUND
RZA crafted distinct sounds for each ingredient, performed by a 60-piece orchestra. For example, avocado sang through viola, while cilantro and jalapeño added depth, creating a rich, musical tribute to Chipotle’s fresh ingredients.
EXPERIENCE
SAVORWAVS.com lets users turn their orders into dynamic soundscapes. Using real-time visuals and audio, the experience evolves with each ingredient, making menu choices interactive and immersive.
CLIENT
PROJECT
Where to?
ROLE
Art Direction,
Visual Design,
Animation
AGENCY: MONKS
Cathrine Lee
Chris Doe
Elbert Niezen
Mariano Regini
UBER
Carey Head
Donald Wong
Peter Markatos
Shalin Amin
To launch the new Uber app,
we built an interactive site that explains its features intuitively. Users scroll through a seamless, animated journey—mirroring a ride, with Uber-inspired icons marking key moments.
MISSION
Localized in 50+ languages, the site delivered a smooth global experience. In two weeks, millions engaged, making "Where To" a standout in Uber’s digital evolution.
EXPERIENCE
The site blends storytelling with functionality, making complex features feel effortless. A bold, motion-driven design turns discovery into an interactive journey.
CLIENT
PROJECT
Nike Golf Club
App
AGENCY
R/GA
New York
ROLE
Art Direction
Visual Design
Animation
TEAM
Felipe Ferreira
Leah Rajaratnam
Rasmus Wängelin
Sammi Needham
Vitor Andrade
Xavier Gallego
We relaunched the Nike Golf Club app with a fresh design, immersive visuals and custom animations system to elevate the golfing experience, rewarding users with every achievement.
DIGITAL DESIGN
We built a complete digital design system to bring the refreshed Nike Golf brand to life. A dark UI set a premium tone, while immersive golf course photography grounded the experience with authenticity and depth.
EXPERIENCE
The app delivers a rich, dynamic user journey—tracking performance with stats, leaderboards, and shareable profiles. Infographics and a personalized animation system added clarity and energy, turning every interaction into a rewarding moment.