Hello world I’m Nol, a brand designer based between Amsterdam and Berlin
I started young, left high school early, moved out at sixteen, and jumped into a creative education. From there, I taught myself the craft, found internships, knocked on doors, and slowly turned my dream into my job. Today, I help brands, campaigns, people and ideas connect through design that’s thoughtful, honest, and full of intention.
Nol Cobben
2025
Freelance
Designer
Curriculum vitae
2014 – 2025
With experience ranging from small studios to big brands, he brings a sharp eye and positive energy to any team, whether in-house or freelance.
Jeroen de Lange
Former manager at Adyen
With experience ranging from small studios to big brands, in-house teams to freelance projects, I feel at home in all kinds of environments and enjoy working with teams of any size.
Maximillian Pazak
Former manager at Adyen
With experience ranging from small studios to big brands, in-house teams to freelance projects, I feel at home in all kinds of environments and enjoy working with teams of any size.
Brent Roozendaal
Founder
"Nol listened closely and really understood what we needed. He stayed true to the JOSHV brand while gently pushing the creative in a more elevated direction. The results, from the report to the campaign, felt high-end and still connected with our audience. A thoughtful and reliable collaborator."
Femke Hermans
Art Director JOSHV
I strongly believe design should make things clearer, not louder.
It’s about shaping ideas in a way that feels honest and easy to understand. Sometimes that’s through structure, sometimes through intuition. Either way, I aim to create work that feels right, not just for now, but for what comes next.
Often seen smiling, bursting with limitless energy, and deeply committed to his passion for design.
With experience ranging from small studios to big brands, in-house teams to freelance projects, I feel at home in all kinds of environments and enjoy working with teams of any size.
Rob Lemmen
Founder Tippi
Often seen smiling, bursting with limitless energy, and deeply committed to his passion for design.
With experience ranging from small studios to big brands, in-house teams to freelance projects, I feel at home in all kinds of environments and enjoy working with teams of any size.
Ivo Schmetz
Co-Founder 310k
Often seen smiling, bursting with limitless energy, and deeply committed to his passion for design.
With experience ranging from small studios to big brands, in-house teams to freelance projects, I feel at home in all kinds of environments and enjoy working with teams of any size.
Jordi van Baaren
Often seen smiling, bursting with limitless energy, and deeply committed to his passion for design.
With experience ranging from small studios to big brands, in-house teams to freelance projects, I feel at home in all kinds of environments and enjoy working with teams of any size.
Paul Rickus
Co-Founder 310k
Whether it’s branding a tech platform or designing a poster for the dancefloor, I move between worlds. Some projects follow the rules. Others break them. I enjoy both. I work between Amsterdam and Berlin. Let’s connect → grab a coffee, share a beer, or find me on the dancefloor.
