ACJ’s Curriculum Vitæ
Here is a list of (some) things I have done. Also see my portfolio, and my other website, Alexander Christiaan Jacob. If you would like to work with me, feel free to contact me.
Personal Information
| Surname, given names | Dekker, Alexander Christiaan Jacob |
|---|---|
| Address |
Fahrenheitstraat 115
2561DR The Hague, Netherlands
|
| Languages | Dutch, English |
| (Mobile) Phone | +31(0)624699186 |
| Email Address | 2022@acjs.net |
Objective
To create new things, and make existing things better. (If that doesn’t work out, enlightenment will do.)
Skills
- Graphic Design
- User Experience
- Web Development
- Web Accessibility
- Online Marketing
- SEO
- Identity Design
- Typography
- Word Plays
Work Experience
- Chairman, Mimesia Gallery, 2016–present
- Came up with the concept and co-founded the association;
- curated incoming artists and artworks;
- worked with artists and other board members to arrange exhibitions;
- manned the floor during opening hours;
- developed and maintained the platform and website;
- lead (typo)graphic design and branding.
- Founder, deIdee, 2007–present
- Did Web development, print design, and branding for a large variety of clients;
- launched several internal projects like allrgb, Mimesia, and Netplasticism (also see my projects);
- developed several in-house tools for managing client data, financial data, etc.;
- contributed to the open-source community;
- worked on innovative ideas in the realms of dynamic identity design, generative art, social networking, and the “metaverse.”
- Front-end developer, dpi Animation House, 2016–2022
- Developed many websites, web applications, webshops, e-learning platforms, and interactive infographics;
- worked for a large variety of clients, including ABN AMRO and the Dutch Ministry of Defence;
- mainly used html, Sass, svg, php, JavaScript, React, git, Dockers, WordPress, and Cake(php);
- gave lead to the front-end development team;
- did accessibility (wcag 2.1) audits and optimizations;
- introduced the concept of dynamic identities and supported the design team with advice;
- written and won bids for government tenders.
- Founding Partner, Dekker Chen, 2013–2015
- Owner, bruno uno studio, 2013–2015
- Project Manager, Message2Market, 2009–2011
- Project Manager, Bizzmark, 2008–2009
- Chairman, Gum, 2007–2012
- Intern, VormVijf, 2005
Education
- Graphic & Typographic Design, Royal Academy of Art, 2001–2006
- Interaction Design, Haagse Hogeschool, 1999–2001
- Biomedical Chemistry, Hogeschool Rotterdam, 1998–1999
- Chr. Scholengemeenschap Overvoorde, 1991–1998
- Nutsschool Morgenstond, 1984–1991
Art Exhibitions (selection)
- Near Enough?, Tolhuistuin, 2018
- Opening, Mimesia Gallery, 2016
- Mondriaan en De Stijl, Kunstmuseum Den Haag, 2013
- local.#non.access, Berlin, 2013
- Beeld van Den Haag, The Hague, 2012
- Eindexamenexpo kabk, Ministerie van Financiën, 2006
- Schermen met letters, Museum Meermanno, 2005
- North Sea Jazz Art Posters, North Sea Jazz Festival, 2003
Awards
- Audience Award, Elegante Algoritmes, 2013
- Winner, Frans de Jongprijs, 2005
- Winner, North Sea Jazz Art Poster Competition, 2003
Interests
- Theoretical Physics
- Cosmology
- Street Basketball
- Paradoxes
- (Loud) Music
- Contemporary Art
- Absurdism
- Popular Culture
- Cryptocurrencies