Gerrit Rietveld Academy

Distinguished Alumni

Ruud Winder

Ruud Winder is a preeminent designer recognized with 1 Gold, 2 Silver, 3 Bronze, and 2 Iron A' Design Awards. Primarily focused on communication design. Demonstrates deep specialization in their core areas.

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Academic Achievements

Ruud Winder's contributions have significantly enhanced Gerrit Rietveld Academy's standing in the World University Rankings. Their achievements span across multiple domains of excellence, demonstrating the university's commitment to fostering outstanding talent.

Award Recognition

Gold Awards 1
Silver Awards 2
Bronze Awards 3
Iron Awards 2

University Impact

Current Ranking Score 6,994
Heritage Score 26
Career Level Level 7
Total Awards 8
Primary Focus Communication
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Areas of Excellence

Ruud Winder is primarily focused on communication design. Demonstrates deep specialization in their core areas.

Professional Background

In 1995, Ruud Winder graduated from the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam. After graduating, Winder founded design agency GRAS. In a short time GRAS became an Award winning internationally oriented agency making guerrilla marketing, book design, films, websites, apps and (re)brandings. In 2015 Winder developed a unique approach to developing new names and brands. This "Rebrandt® Program" method eventually grew to a rebranding of bureau GRAS to Rebrandt®, with which he build and renovates brands with his team.

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Achievement Summary

With 8 international design awards, Ruud Winder work has contributed 6,994 ranking points to Gerrit Rietveld Academy's academic excellence. Their primary focus is communication design.

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Design Expertise

Primarily focused on communication design. Demonstrates deep specialization in their core areas.

Focus Areas

Primary Focus 5 projects

Communication

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Portfolio Highlights

Award-winning designs by Ruud Winder, showcasing excellence and innovation in communication

Animated Koopmans Logo System
Koopmans asked Rebrandt to communicate the breadth of the range more clearly. The word "print shop" no longer represents what they do. This new ID is therefore not only an aesthetically appealing design language but also a strategic marketing instrument that communicates the wide range of products they can offer. Ruud Winder, head of design Rebrandt, wanted the dynamic working attitude of the organization to be reflected in the designs. The movement contrasts with the supposed stillness of a print company, precisely that breadth had to be emphasized.
Client: Rebrandt
Category: Graphic
Year: 2023
Rebranding Emplus
In an ever-changing world, patient expectations and needs are also changing within the healthcare landscape. The emergency medicine department must be the first to anticipate changes within medical care. To continuously stay informed in this new field, Emplus offers training and coaching. In the design, the Emergency Medicine department is depicted with the typical medical cross, but with a dot on the missing link. This symbolism, which refers to the missing piece of the puzzle that Emplus provides, is also shown in the illustrations.
Client: Rebrandt®
Category: Graphic
Year: 2024
Florist Wim van Assem
The designers created a new identity for Wim van Assem, a celebrated North Holland florist, in honor of his 40th anniversary. The goal was an identity that would summarize his vibrant, progressive creative floral art. The new design is situated on the large windows in the old historic building, with dynamic ribbons that reflect Van Assem's energetic, free spirited style.
Client: Rebrandt®
Category: Graphic
Year: 2024
Woonwaard
Woonwaard is one of the largest housing corporations in the Netherlands with a large number of social rental homes. Our DNA program showed that the new identity had to be modern, yet serious, and radiate peace and serenity. The identity also had to represent the diversity and inclusiveness of the tenants and the positive aspects of renting. The designers also wanted the organization's passion to shine. The result is a unique colorful identity system, which plays an important role for the diversity and inclusiveness of its tenants.

Woonwaard

Gold
Client: REBRANDT® — Dutch Masters in Rebranding
Category: Graphic
Year: 2021
Rogier That Inspirationlabs
Suicide is the first cause of death among young people in the Netherlands. Rogier Hulst, a valued colleague, and friend of the design team passed away much too young. His mother founded Roger That to offer other young people the opportunity to receive shelter, a listening ear, and coaching. As a young designer, Rogier had a unique logo. Since Roger That originated from the death of Rogier Hulst, the agency wanted the design to stem from his design. Based on the typical logo of Rogier van Hulst, the designer made a system that represents the multi-coloreds and diversity of the youngsters.
Client: Rebrandt
Category: Graphic
Year: 2023

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