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Concept Development

At Tjep., concept development sparks visionary ideas into sustainable prototypes, fusing innovation with practical artistry. Our process transforms bold concepts into timeless designs that enhance spaces and lives.

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Engineering

At Tjep., engineering drives the realization of visionary designs, blending cutting-edge technology with sustainable precision. Our meticulous approach ensures every project is structurally sound and aesthetically groundbreaking.

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Project Management

At Tjep., project management ensures seamless execution, guiding each design from vision to reality with precision and efficiency. Our dedicated approach aligns innovation, sustainability, and client goals to deliver impactful, high-quality results.

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Realization

At Tjep., realization offers production guidance to steer your projects through fabrication with expert oversight, ensuring innovative designs align with sustainable practices and timelines. As a turnkey solution, we deliver complete, ready-to-install creations from concept to execution, transforming visions into fully realized, high-impact environments.

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Strategic consulting

Frank Tjepkema, founder of Tjep., offers strategic consulting to transform government, institutional and public spaces into socially engaging, sustainable environments, leveraging his global expertise and innovative designs like divers Schiphol Airport Lounges and Paleis Het Loo’s entrance gate. Contact goodnews@tjep.com to elevate your projects with tailored, impactful solutions that blend artistry, functionality, and contemporary relevance.

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Keynote Speaker

Frank Tjepkema, the visionary behind Tjep., captivates audiences with dynamic keynotes on the evolution of design. From the satirical brilliance of Bling Bling, layering global logos into a critique of consumer culture, to its evolution into Logos, a dynamic digital artwork animating 160 deconstructing brand icons in the metaverse, his work pushes boundaries. His innovative Oogst research, the timeless Bronze Age Collection, and bold public space projects like the reimagined Paleis Het Loo entrance gate ignite inspiration.

Frank has given presentations a.o. at:

What Design Can Do, Amsterdam
Design Indaba, Cape Town
Singapore 2050, Singapore
Designblok, Prague International Design Festival
One Design Week, Sofia
Bijoux, Miami
Acadia Summer Arts Program, United States
and in: Manilla, Mexico, Fogo Island Canada, Jerusalem, Reykjavik, Tokyo, Monaco

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Big thanks to all the awesome folks who’ve worked with or helped out Tjep. over the years, including but not limited to:

Janneke Hooymans, Leonie Janssen, Yannic Alidarso, Rob Van Houten, Jeroen van Laarhoven, Marloes Pronk, Tomás Schön, Joris Laarman, Simon Busse, Tina Stieger, Brant Emery, Jaro Kose, Martynika Bielawska, Ben Hagenaars, Thijs Barentsen, Henk van Dijke, Philippe Malouin, Maarten Collignon, Tamasine McNabb, Marion Isaert, Matthijs Kok, Olga Ruitenbeek, Daniel Knoop, Vincent Gereards, Daan Steinhaus, Bertrand Gravier, Agustina Cociffi, Francesca Barchiesi, David Derksen, Camille Cortet, Joep Eerens, Héloïse Leveque, Amy den Hartog, Liv Anderson, Stefanie Schonheinz, Sacha Lannoye, Ilaria Battaglia, Francesca Barchiesi, Mike Thompson, Michiel Huisje, Astrid Hauton, Benedetta Bambagioni, Jason Fu, Bas Kools, Stefanie Schönheinz, Kloosterboer Decor, Roord Binnenbouw, Intos, Bruns, Brandwacht en Meijer, Smederij van Rijn, Rick Smeenk, Iris Vormgeving, Smolenaers, Bent Projecten, Mike Bink and Studio Louter.

You guys rock and have made this journey epic!