Reinventing
the obvious.

I help brands and organisations strengthen their story and sharpen their communication. Whether it's creating a head‑turning 360° campaign, (re)designing a brand’s face, or developing something unexpected that earns attention. I’m here to bring clarity, set direction and create work that moves brands forward and shifts perspectives.

ABOUT ME

I’m Rein van der Ven (1985), a multi‑disciplinary Creative Director in Amsterdam - currently at Havas Lemz. For 15 years I’ve worked across campaigns, identities and digital; always chasing ideas that cut through the noise and make people see differently. 

Back in 2007 I graduated - with Honours - in Design & Illustration. That background is still in everything I do. I care about original thinking, strong craft and decisive directions; no matter the timeline, client, budget or ambition. 

EXPERIENCE

Creative Director

Havas Lemz

2023-now

SELECTED CLIENTS

AWARDS

• 2022: SAN: Menzis - Nomination
  
• 2022: SAN: Roorda - Nomination Agency of the year
  
• 2020: SAN: DEPT - Agency of the year
  
• 2020: LOVIE Awards: DEPT - Agency of the year 
  
• 2020: ESPRIX: SIRE - Bronze
  
• 2020: ADCN: SIRE - Silver
  
• 2020: SAN: SIRE - Accent
  
• 2019: ADWEEK: Ad of the Day - IKEA Charging
  
• 2019: CLIO: IKEA Charging
• 2018: ADCN: Bronze SamenDementievriendelijk
  
• 2017: ADCN: Diabetesfonds SuikerAfkickKliniek
• 2017: SAN: Nomination Greenchoice
  
• 2016: City Nation Place Award -Best Communication
• 2014: Int. Design Awards: ZOKU hotels - Silver
  
• 2014: European Design Awards: Melkweg.nl
  
• 2013: International Design Awards - Gold
  
• 2012: w3 Awards: Trajectum Lumen - Silver
  
• 2011: Virtueel Platform - Best Practice Project
  
• 2010: FWA: Trajectum Lumen: Site of the day
  
• 2010: Communication Arts: Webpick of the day
  
• 2008: Goud - NLse Studentenprijs Grafisch Ontwerpen

JURY PANELS & PRESENTATIONS

• 2025: ADCN Jury President - NXT Talent + Student
  
• 2024: speaker @ Kids & Jongeren marketing congress
• 2023: speaker @ Kids & Jongeren marketing congress
  
• 2022: ADCN Jury - Direct / Integrated / Out-Of-Home / Print / Radio
  
• 2022: AdForum PHNX Awards Jury
  
• 2022: Jonge Honden - 24hrs Pitch
  
• 2020: Halfvet #58 Guest Curator
  
• 2020: AdForum PHNX Awards Jury
  
• 2020: Jonge Honden - Amnesty Pitch
  
• 2019: Jonge Honden - Portfolio Night
  
• 2018: Speaker @ Ontwerp Platform Arnhem
• 2018: Jonge Honden - Jury Vodafone
  
• 2017: Ontwerp Platform Arnhem / OPA
  
• 2009: Kunstbende Jury - Expo

SELECTED PRESS

• 2025: DenkVooruit @ Adfo
  
• 2025: Phishkraam @ Adfo
  
• 2024: Intratuin @ FONK
  
• 2024: Toeslagen @ Adfo
  
• 2023: Doe Je Updates @ FONK
  
• 2022: MONO @ Adfo
  
• 2022: NIX18 @ Adfo
  
• 2019: SIRE @ BBC
• 2019: Behind the work: SIRE @ Dept
  
• 2019: SIRE @ Volkskrant
  
• 2018: IKEA - Ad of the Day @ ADWEEK
  
• 2018: Behind the work: IKEA Charging
  
• 2017: Den Haag @ JINEK
  
• 2016: Longfonds @ JINEK
  
• 2015: IKEA @ WIRED
  
• 2015: IKEA @ HuffingtonPost
  
• 2015: IKEA @ Creativity Online
  
• 2015: IKEA @ Adweek
  
• 2014: ZOKU @ Adformatie - Feb
• 2013: Fontanel Magazine
  
• 2008: Items Eindexamennummer
  

Let's pull up 
some big ideas: