About me
As a senior graphic designer and art director, I strive to find the perfect visual solutions for every challenge through effective and impactful design. I started my career in a local agency before transitioning to a larger one with global clients. For the past decade, I've thrived at Panasonic, collaborating with partners such as VTM, Sony Pictures, Hasbro, Cirque du Soleil and many others.
Over the last five years, I've evolved into a mentor and design coordinator, while remaining active in the creative process. I aspire to further develop in a similar role, seizing opportunities for growth.
Skills
Experience
Education
Endorsements
- 2025 - 2026
Freelance & update portfolio
- 2024 - 2025: Amphion (Vilvoorde)
Senior Graphic Designer
→ Projects for Croky, Milka, E5 Mode, Tempo-Team, City of Vilvoorde and small local companies
- 2015 - 2023: Panasonic Energy Europe / Advanced Power Solutions (Groot-Bijgaarden)
Design Coordinator / Art Director / Design Project Manager (2021 - 2023)
→ Design development of a new battery brand: itson
→ Packaging redesign for Blaupunkt batteries, chargers and power banks
→ Packaging redesign for eneloop rechargeable batteries
→ Graphic-technical follow up & coordination
→ Creating new APS company templates for e-mail signatures, presentations, letterheads, business cards, etc.
→ Creation & coordination of custom design projects for several customers
→ Team leader design team: coordination and follow up of internal and external design projects
Brand Design Manager (2019 - 2020)
→ Complete redesign Panasonic batteries packaging and communication style
→ Redesign eneloop rechargeables batteries product catalogue
→ Redesign look & feel Panasonic display stands
Graphic Designer / Design Coordinator (2015 - 2018)
→ Redesign Panasonic product catalogue
→ Creating battery pack designs for qualitative promotions with strategic partner like Sony Pictures, Hasbro, Cirque du Soleil, etc.
→ Design campaign visuals for eneloop qualitative promotions
→ Adaptations on Panasonic and eneloop battery pack designs
→ Design of POSM for Panasonic and eneloop
→ Creation of mockup visuals for battery packaging, display stands and POSM
- 2013 - 2015: V Advertising (Willebroek)
Freelance Graphic Designer
→ Design of placemats and menu books for restaurants & pubs
→ Occasional advert or car wrap designs for local companies
- 2010 - 2013: Ink NV (Schelle)
Web Designer / Web Developer
→ Front-end design and development of websites for local & international companies
→ UI/UX design for web applications
- 2007 - 2009: PC Graphics (Temse)
Graphic Designer / Web Designer
→ Design of adverts and promo folders for local businesses and associations
→ Website design for local businesses and associations
→ Layout of monthly information brochure Temse
→ Design creation of signage, stickers, billboards, etc.
- 2006: PPC (Sint-Niklaas)
Graphic Designer / Desktop Publisher
→ Language conversions for several product catalogues
→ Color proofing on product images
- January 2024: Adobe After Effects
Crash Course for Creatives @ Udemy (online / 10.5h)
- January 2024: Adobe Premiere Pro
The Ultimate Guide for Beginners @ Udemy (online / 9.5h)
- February 2020: Esko Studio: Basic Principles
Esko Training School (8h)
- May 2018: Easy Catalog
On-site training @ Panasonic Energy Europe (2 day course)
- February 2018: Responsive Web Design Principles
FITC Amsterdam (2 day course)
- August - October 2010: PHP Developer
VDAB (3 months full time)
- 2006 - 2009: Graphic Design: Advanced Course
Syntra AB (2.5h/week for 3 years)
- 1999 - 2000: Graphic Design & Illustration
Sint-Lucas Antwerpen
- 1993 - 1999: Economics & Modern Languages
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Presentatie Bornem
- "Lode is really someone you can rely on. He possesses the great combination of creativity, technical skills and professionalism. Regardless of the briefing, he would embrace the challenge and deliver qualitative solutions within the deadlines. One of Lode’s best qualities is definitely his collaborative approach. He can integrate feedback from different stakeholders, communicate ideas effectively and work harmoniously with cross-functional teams. This collaborative spirit, combined with excellent communication skills and strong sense of ownership, makes him a valuable asset to any team!”
Silvia Scheers - Brand Marketing Manager
ADVANCED POWER SOLUTIONS
- “In 2018, I had the pleasure of meeting Lode alongside the exceptional marketing team at Panasonic Batteries in Brussels. Our encounter centered around a collaborative campaign for the Spider-Man: Homecoming movie. During this meeting Lode showcased top-quality designs he had meticulously crafted, seamlessly blending the essence of Spider-Man with Panasonic batteries. In the ensuing weeks, collaborating with Lode was a pleasure; his approach was consistently friendly, professional, and collaborative, resulting in a successful campaign.”
Ziad Toubassy - Senior Vice President
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT (Dept. International Marketing Partneships)
- “Working with Lode on repositioning the eneloop rechargeable battery brand was a pleasure. Not only because of his straightforward and structured way of working, his ability to uplift a creation with his constructive feedback, and his profound knowledge of design's creative and technical aspects but also because of his open-minded, friendly, positive, and constructive personality. It's a true pleasure working with Lode.”
Murtaza Teke - Creative Director
DESIGN REPUBLIC
