About

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Simon De Meester is a Belgian design student currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Product Design at ArtEZ, University of Arts in Arnhem, the Netherlands.

Simon’s passion for design ignited during his childhood,when he started creating three-dimensional objects, primarily using paper. His early creations included building intricate objects like castles, mazes, and replicas of famous monuments such as the Brussels’ Atomium. As he grew older, he transitioned to working with wood, crafting furniture like log holders, chicken coops, candle holders, and more.

Simon’s educational experience in the multicultural environment of a European school broadened his horizons, with art courses introducing him to various materials, techniques, and mediums, such as photography, clay, painting, and wire art, which kindled his passion for creative expression. This exposure prompted him to venture into clothing design, solidifying his commitment to the world of design.

Driven by his love for creativity, Simon naturally gravitated towards pursuing higher education to transform his passion into a lifelong profession. ArtEZ proved to be the perfect canvas for his artistic journey, offering a multitude of workshops that left no limits on his creative endeavors. During his initial two years at the university, he enjoyed working on projects like Fast Eating cutlery and creating a unique bag. In his third year, he opted to explore shoe design as a minor, particularly enjoying the art of working with leather. Additionally, he experimented with custom streetwear, resulting in one-of-a-kind pieces.

Simon’s work encompasses a variety of materials, from wood to textiles, with a primary focus on Product Design. He takes pride in crafting his creations from scratch, using raw materials such as wood and metal, infusing them with a modern touch.

Simon’s educational journey includes:
- Currently in the third year of a four-year Bachelor’s degree program in Product Design at ArtEZ, with a minor in shoe design.
- Graduated from EEB1 in 2020 with an European Baccalaureate, concentrating on Mathematics, Art and Dutch.
- Mini enterprise in 2018.

Skills:

Computer

Rinho

WordPress

Adobe

Photoshop

Illustrator

Affter effect

Premier pro

InDesign

Lightroom

Handskills

Wood

Metal

Ceramic

Arduino

Language

French

English

Dutch

Inspiration

I discovered this artist while visiting his exhibit at the Tate Modern gallery, and I found his work to be quite impressive. The pieces are quite large, and the colors in his work are both subdued and very vibrant.

Kasimir Malevitch

Kasimir Severinovich Malevich, born in Kiev on February 11, 1879, of Polish parents and died on May 15, 1935, in Leningrad, at the age of 56 from cancer, is one of the first abstract artists of the twentieth century.

I find him very interesting as an artist because he innovates the art world, making things that seem simple and easy from the outside. He is also the creator of the Suprematism artistic movement which is in my opinion one of the most interesting movement.

Andy warhol

Andrew Warhola, known as Andy Warhol, is an American artist, born August 6, 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and died February 22, 1987 in New York. He is one of the main representatives of pop art. Warhol is known the world over for his work as a painter, music producer, author, avant-garde films, and his connections with intellectuals, Hollywood celebrities and wealthy aristocrats.

I discovered this artist because of his very controversial work. I find him very interesting because he is not only a good artist in my opinion but also a very good salesman.

Mark Rothko

Mark Rothko, born Marcus Rothkowitz in Daugavpils, September 25, 1903 and
died February 25, 1970, is an American painter classified among the
representatives of American abstract expressionism, but Rothko refused this
categorization considered « alienating ».

I discovered this artist while visiting her exhibit at the Tate modern gallery and I
found his work to be quite impressive as they are quite large and the colors of his
work are both dull and very lively.

Wassily Kandinsky

Wassily Kandinsky was born in Moscow in 1866 and he died in France in 1944. Considered as one of the greatest artists of the 20th century, on a par with Picasso and Matisse, he is one of the founders of abstract art. Kandinsky’s invention of purely abstract art work did not arise as an abrupt change.

Poul Henningsen

Poul Henningsen (September 9, 1894 –
January 31, 1967), is a Danish writer and
architect who was an emblematic figure
of Danish cultural life during the two world
wars. In Denmark, he is nicknamed PH.

Virgil Abloh

Abloh was best known for being Louis Vuitton Men’s Artistic Director and the CEO of the streetwear label Off-White—but his talent extended way beyond the world of fashion. Abloh was also an architect, engineer, DJ, and musician.