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Jaap Drupsteen

b. 1942

Dutch graphic designer (born 1942)

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About Jaap Drupsteen

Born 1942. Jaap Drupsteen is a Dutch graphic designer, film director, video artist, postage stamp designer and animator.

Jaap DrupsteenJaap Drupsteen (born 1942 in Hasselt (Overijssel)) is a Dutch graphic designer.

Drupsteen worked as a graphic designer for NOS and VPRO; he specialized in making station identifications, music videos, and other video and television productions.

His best known work are his designs for a series of banknotes for De Nederlandsche Bank. In 1999, Drupsteen was assigned by the Dutch government to design a new passport. He also designed several stamps for PTT. In the late 2000s, he designed the exterior of the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision in Hilversum.

List of banknotes

Prizes Nipkow Schijf (1976) Werkman Design Award (1980) Sikkens Award (1981) Prix Italia (1987) L.J. Jordaan Award for banknotes documentary (1988) Alblas Award en Holland Video Award (1990)

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Important facts

Born
19 September 1942, Hasselt
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Graphic designer, film director, video artist, postage stamp designer, animator
Nationality
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Education
ArtEZ Art & Design Enschede
Employers
Studio Drupsteen, Nederlandse Televisie Stichting, Nederlandse Omroep Stichting, VPRO
Awards
Zilveren Nipkowschijf; Sikkens Prize; H.N. Werkman Award
Also known as
J. Drupsteen, J.T.G. Drupsteen

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jaap Drupsteen?

Dutch graphic designer (born 1942)

When was Jaap Drupsteen born?

Jaap Drupsteen was born on 19 September 1942 in Hasselt.

What is Jaap Drupsteen's occupation?

Jaap Drupsteen is a graphic designer, film director, video artist, postage stamp designer and animator.

What nationality is Jaap Drupsteen?

Jaap Drupsteen is Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jaap Drupsteen

· Wikidata: Q2285439

· DBpedia: Jaap Drupsteen

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