Jon Kuiter is a British multidisciplinary designer with an eclectic portfolio that ranges from interiors to digital illustration. His artworks mix traditional drawing with digital rendering techniques and are usually as a premise for something else to be constructed digitally in 3D or built physically. His master's degree specialised in digital illustrative collage and the use of ‘photo-bashing’ in concept design. His ‘Impact Award’ winning artwork has been displayed at various temporary exhibitions and events across the UK.
Awards & recognition:
2019 – Master of Art: Impact Award. Birmingham City University, School of Visual Communication, UK.
2017 – Winner of the Lowe Bespoke High Heel Design Competition, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Industry experience:
- Design and Consultancy:
2021. Photographer and Website Profile Design, Wace Morgan Solicitors, UK.
2020. Illustrative Artist, Franco Manca Sour Dough Restaurants, UK
2019. Event Panel Judge. The International Cultural Children’s Art Contest. Collaboration with Japanese Embassy in Malaysia.
2017. Gashapon, Interiors, Curation and Event Management by Jon Kuiter.
2017. JaCampur, Interiors and Graphic, Curation and Event Management by Jon Kuiter.
2017. Interior Renovation, Erican School of Language, Kuala Lumpur
2012 – 2013. Interior Penang Heritage Club Reception & various residential projects.
- External Examiner:
2018. Malaysian Institute of Art, Kuala Lumpur. Diploma Visual Communication.
2018. UTAR University Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur. Degree in Architecture.
2015. University of Wolverhampton, School of Design. Product and Interiors.
- Podcasts:
2021. Speaker: Risks of Specialisation. Facebook Live, Mix Talk. Eve Fit Pro.
Academic positions
External / Industrial Advisor
Malaysian Institute of Art
Ampang, Malaysia
2018 – Present
Lecturer / Special Projects Coordinator
Erican College
Faculty of Design and Mass Communication
Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia
2015 – 2018
Visiting Lecturer
University of Wolverhampton
Interior and Product Design
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
2015 – 2015
Senior Lecturer
Equator College
Penang, Malaysia
2010 – 2014
Non-academic positions
Marketing Administrator
Wace Morgan Solicitors
Shrewsbur, United Kingdom
2021 – 2021
Marketing and Communications Designer
Gazebo Theatre in Education Ltd
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
2010 – 2010
Teaching interests
- Design Studies Studio
- Visual Communication: Illustration and Concept Art
- Spatial & Interior Design
- Commercial Design
- Project Management and Collaboration
- Design Principles and Drawing
- 3D Visualization
Research interests
Early computer-generated art, digital collage, pre-production artwork for the entertainment industry, illustration for science-fiction, illustration through photography, bricolage, retail & hospitality spaces, architectural history.