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Siegrid Demyttenaere
Siegrid Demyttenaere is more than a designer pur sang: above all, she is a passionate connector who offers a podium for creativity, stories, and dialogue. As a curator, educator, and driving force of DAMN° magazine, she creates new narratives that make us see the future differently.
About Siegrid Demyttenaere
- 1966: Born in Waregem
- 1987: Graduates from Sint-Lucas Ghent in PubliFoto
- 1987-1990: Graphic designer at Imschoot Drukkerij & Uitgeverij [Printing & Publishing]
- 1990-1992: Graphic designer at De Morgen
- 1992-1993: Junior art director at Vandekerckhove & Devos
- 1993-2000: Art director at Scritto
- 2000: Establishes Waterproof, her own visual communication agency
- 2004: Co-founder and art director of DAMN° magazine
- 2014: Starts as a lecturer and curator at KASK & Conservatorium – School of Arts HoGent Howest
- 2015: Starts curating exhibitions such as Kleureyck for Design Museum Ghent in co-production with lille3000
“My story is the story of others”
The jury on Siegrid Demyttenaere
In addition to her work as a graphic designer for Waterproof, her own agency for visual communication in various creative sectors, the jury appreciates Siegrid Demyttenaere for her role as a driving force, connector, and ambassador in design. As a curator of exhibitions and festivals, and as the artistic catalyst of DAMN° magazine, she helped grow the (inter)national design industry. It is commendable that, even after 20 years, a critical, high-quality magazine manages to stay fresh and current and build an impressive reputation and network. With her affinity for social trends, her perseverance and sensitive, open gaze, Siegrid Demyttenaere shows how designers can build an alternative, meaningful business.
Would you like to read an in-depth interview with Siegrid Demyttenaere? Then order a copy of our latest publication! You will find an overview of all this year's winners. The richly illustrated publication (160 pages) is bilingual (NL-EN) and was designed by Geoffrey Brusatto. You can order it online at 10 euros.
