studio ilse van klei / grafisch ontwerp

studio ilse van klei / grafisch ontwerp Studio ilse van klei designs books, visual identities, posters, invitations, magazines, brochures and any other printed matter. We love details.

Digitally we provide websites, newsletters, apps and more. www.ilsevanklei.nl
Interview De Monsterkamer: tinyurl.com/sivk18 Studio ilse van klei is a Rotterdam based design company that was founded in 2005. It consists of Ilse van Klei and a solid network of photographers, illustrators, web developers and copywriters. Everything is achievable, from a small commission to an enormous project. We des

ign books, visual identities, posters, invitations, magazines, brochures and anything that can be printed. Preferably we design everything for a client. Thus we can seamlessly coordinate the various manifestations. And strong typography, contrasts, tactility and smart finishings. But first comes the concept. This stems from a proper analysis of the needs and purpose of the client. It’s about the essence, both in the mission statement and in its implementation. We ask the necessary questions if something is unclear. A clear story makes the final design just better. After the concept is solid we’ll look for the proper form and implementation. If the content askes for it, we don’t fear anything. We’ll fold eighty-one A4 pages to come to the correct folding method, we’ll look at as many fonts required to find the perfect ‘B’ and we’ll do the necessary experiments with the printer to achieve a rare effect. Experience and expertise ensure that we know what to investigate. And a constant curiosity makes us work with pleasure and full devotion.

20/10/2025

Last week, we wandered through the curious and playful mind of Karel Martens at . We lost track of time, just as we imagine he does while working.

What a master.

For everyone who can’t make it to the exhibition in Amsterdam, here’s an impression. And for those who can, don’t miss it, it’s on for one more week.

Karel Martens (and family):
Exhibition: /
Museum: /

07/06/2025

Did we tell you we won an award for The Garden That Sees Smells and Hears? No? We won!

We’re honoured to have received a bronze International Creative Media Award for book typography & layout.

The jury stated: ‘The format, typography, colours and feel make the book unmistakable. Dots in different sizes as a consistent design concept. A variety of colours in a richly varied layout.’ 🙏

Also, thank you and for the wonderful commission and collaboration; it was a pleasure to wander, question, and shape this publication together.

Risoprint + digital white + stitch binding |
Paper | extrarough, Forever green

15/04/2024

Super stoked to share that we’re nominated for a European Design Award! Our new years wish has been selected for this honorable competition. June 1st we can tell you more, that day the ceremony will take place in Napels 🤞

With our New Years wish, each year we make something we’ve never made before. Starting from experiment, not knowing where it will lead us. Stretching the boundaries, open to new finds. It’s a great encouragement to get a nomination for a project like this.




Duplexing & finishing: De Kijm & Zonen

How to visualize something that is almost invisible for the common eye? In this case air quality, the theme of design st...
02/02/2024

How to visualize something that is almost invisible for the common eye? In this case air quality, the theme of design studio Lab AIR. As part of their visual identity we designed cards that contain and represent air. The laser cut holes literally hold it and form a cloudy sky at the same time.⁠

We happily embraced the smoke ghosting at the backside to underline the urgent message that Lab AIR addresses.⁠

Riso print ⁠
Gmund colors Matt 72 ⁠

15/04/2023

The details are not the details. Not with ONU. See how Kelly Van de Sande made the shapes of the cards continue in the nail design? Pretty neat if you ask us.

We designed the visual identity for this minimalistic nail art studio. ONU’s business and gift cards can be changed by simply sliding in a new print. Different every time, just like the nails that leave the studio.

Of course we had to go all the way for the card shoot. With nails matching the print work done by De Kijm. And yes, that extra punch is neon pink as the 5th color💥

Check out our post for more images 📷

Paper:
Colorplan papers | Imperial blue
Velpa | Vibers
Metapaper | Rough White

New award-winning work 🙌 This book cover received the Award of Excellence at the International Creative Media Awards. Th...
24/03/2023

New award-winning work 🙌

This book cover received the Award of Excellence at the International Creative Media Awards. Thank you!

For this PhD thesis, Alan Abdulla researched antibiotic dose optimization in critically Ill patients.

The cover design features a pattern that reflects the rise and fall of drug levels in blood - a general curve applicable to all patients. The glow in the dark layer adds an extra layer of meaning, representing the individual drug exposure that varies from patient to patient, mirroring the essence of the research.

Since the brightness of the glow in the dark ink fades over time, just like drugs clearing from the body, we had an extra excuse to use this 💚

02/01/2023

Silver white reflections for Volvo winter Magazine. We were very happy to design this edition with 4 different papers and 7 types of ink.

It was quite a job for everyone involved since the edition counted 100.000 copies. A worldwide paper shortage, simulating white snow on intense blue paper, pushing the boundaries in ink and in lithography, binding with perfect overlaying print on transparent paper; great craftsmanship made it all work. We’re stoked about the result.

Check our other post for some more details.

Special thanks to Volvo Car Nederland for the wonderful commission.

Well deserved credits for:⁠
Platform P | Print production⁠
IGEPA Paper & Print & Gmund Paper | Paper⁠group | Lithography⁠

Silver white reflections for Volvo winter Magazine. We were very happy to design this edition with 4 different papers an...
02/01/2023

Silver white reflections for Volvo winter Magazine. We were very happy to design this edition with 4 different papers and 7 types of ink.

It was quite a job for everyone involved since the edition counted 100.000 copies. A worldwide paper shortage, simulating white snow on intense blue paper, pushing the boundaries in ink and in lithography, binding with perfect overlaying print on transparent paper; great craftsmanship made it all work. We’re stoked about the result.

Check our other post for some moving pages.

Special thanks to Volvo Car Nederland for the wonderful commission.

Well deserved credits for:⁠
Platform P | Print production⁠
IGEPA Paper & Print & Gmund Paper | Paper⁠group | Lithography⁠

Thank you Arjowiggins Creative Papers, the pleasure was ours!
21/05/2022

Thank you Arjowiggins Creative Papers, the pleasure was ours!

30/03/2022

What can be done with a humble sheet of paper.⁠

That’s what we explored last year in a class of Kelli Anderson. Pure paper magic. You can also call it paper engineering. ⁠

Ten weeks of experiments leading to new experiments. Here’s a little recap.⁠

Love to know your favorite ↓⁠

In order of appearance: miura ori fold | Mobius rings | air made visible | hexaflexagon⁠

A crisp debossed winter mailing for Volvo. Super pleased to make such a highly crafted set. It took some proofing and te...
28/02/2022

A crisp debossed winter mailing for Volvo. Super pleased to make such a highly crafted set. It took some proofing and testing, but the result is remarkable. Including a 3D blind debossing extending off the edge and vivid full color photography on tactile colored paper.⁠

To achieve a meticulous debossing we selected Gmund Hanf. For a warm winter feel we were happy to use Refit Wool containing tangible wool fibers.⁠

The text on the folder reads ‘safe into winter’. The cards were customized for 93 Volvo service points, reaching over 42K Volvo owners in The Netherlands.⁠

Thanks Volvo for the carte blanche, we took it literally.⁠

Commision Volvo Car Nederland
Print production Platform P
Folder Gmund Paper | Gmund Hanf⁠
Cards Antalis Creative Power | Refit Wool + Keaykolour⁠

10/01/2022

We wish you to move smoothly through 2022.

We managed last week to go through 9600 pages, hand binding them into 160 flip books. Thanks to the perfect printwork of we did start off the year smoothly. Hope you do too!

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