Let’s Talk Design is a series of presentations with creative sector speakers discussing their work. At our events we let established creatives talk about their work next to young & upcoming talent. Let’s Talk Design is about getting inspired and connecting with fellow creatives in an open low-key environment.
Speakers
- Lieselot Coenen, partner and designer at studio de Ronners
Lieselot Coenen is partner and director at de Ronners, a graphic design studio with an international team based in both Antwerp and Rotterdam. In 2016, she founded the Belgian branch of the studio in collaboration with Arwen and Matthijs Ronner. Known for its distinctive cultural branding, the studio thrives on the fusion of Dutch boldness and Belgian finesse.
De Ronners’ portfolio spans a wide range of sectors, including museums, cultural institutions, architectural firms, governmental organizations, and both corporate and non-profit clients. The studio prides itself on blending creative flair with strategic thinking to produce work that leaves a lasting impression. Fascinated by typography and colourful design, de Ronners deliver vibrant multidisciplinary work that integrates motion design, branding, and spatial design.
- Jonas Devacht, illustrator
Jonas Devacht is a Belgium-based freelance illustrator and designer with a background in both illustration and design. He partners with studios, agencies, and brands across the globe, creating work across campaigns, branding, apparel, murals, and motion. Jonas’ style is driven by curiosity, craft, and a love for bold, maximalist visuals, always pushing creative ideas in new directions
- Sacha Krinstinsky, Creative Director of King of Hearts
Sacha Krinstinsky studied Fine Arts at Sint Lucas Antwerp and began his career in 1999 at iMotion, one of Belgium's early internet pioneers. After a brief period there, he moved into freelancing in 2001, building a strong reputation with clients like Starwoord Hotels, These Days, Duval Guillaume E, and the Mode Museum.
In 2004, he founded Gonzales, a mixed media production company that grew from a small web agency into a respected creative studio. Over nine years, he led a team of ten and worked with clients such as I Love Techno, MTV, Samsung, Eastpak, Spotify, and SMAK.
Today, as partner and Creative Director at King of Hearts, Sacha brings a strategic and visually driven approach to brand and campaign development. His work spans across clients including Cardo Hotels (Rome and Brussels), Disney, Timmermans, Samsonite, Dominique London, Corvinus University in Budapest, and several real estate projects in the European district. His focus is on translating cultural relevance and creative insight into purposeful design.
- The last speaker will be announced shortly
Schedule
- 19.00: Doors open
- 19.30: Speaker 1
- 20.00: Speaker 2
- 20.30: Break
- 21.00: Speaker 3
- 21.30: Speaker 4
- 22.00: End/Drinks
Ticket price
- Students €15 incl VAT
- Professionals €30 incl VAT
