Joh. Enschedé

The Noord-Hollands Archief opened a permanent exhibition dedicated to Joh. Enschedé, the historic printing house responsible for producing banknotes, stamps, and typefaces in the Netherlands.

A striking floor-to-ceiling window creates a vibrant atmosphere, framing three key installations: an 18th century printing press, a showcase of unique typefaces, and a banknote printer’s roll.

Interactive screens, physical games, and a hands-on workshop invite visitors to explore the craftsmanship and production processes behind everyday printed objects.

I led the exhibition’s graphic layer and visual direction, defining the typographic system, color palette, materials, and overall visual language. Under my art direction, all interpretive elements, from typography and color palette to on-case graphics and supporting materials, were developed as part of a coherent visual system.

The historical delicacy of the objects required careful production and bespoke solutions, from custom display cases to the five-meter-high glass façade framing the installation.

Working closely with the client and production teams, I aligned content, materiality, and visual identity, making the world of security printing feel accessible and engaging.

• Led graphic and visual system design for a permanent heritage exhibition.
• Translated archival and historical material into accessible interpretive narratives.
• Built a coherent graphic layer across texts, on-case graphics, and supporting materials.
• Aligned content, materiality, and visual identity into a cohesive visitor experience.
• Contributed to a hands-on, workshop-style learning experience.
• Recognized with an international award.