Hofstede Design + Development Information

Founded in 1996, Hofstede responds to briefs initiated by our clients and ourselves in printed, digital and three dimensional forms. Whether we are designing a book, a website or a sign, we start from a blank page, both literally and metaphorically. Our work is imbued with a commitment to typographic craft and detailing. Typography is the unifying and omnipresent element in our portfolio, and our skill in this area has been acknowledged by awards from the prestigious New York Art Director’s Club. We value simplicity; understandable dialogues and uncomplicated processes often resulting in simple outcomes, clarity achieved through the careful elimination of the unnecessary and gratuitous. We pursue solutions with integrity and longevity. Such work represents better value for our clients, retaining its relevance far longer than mere stylistic treatments. We are a team of three full-time designers, assisted by part-time support and administrative staff. That we are small is undeniable, but our compact size doesn’t preclude us from working on large projects. Importantly, it means our people deal directly with our clients. We don’t employ account managers.