Mario Kerkstra

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Hi, I’m Mario.

I’m the multi-award-winning Head of Design Excellence at AMV BBDO. During my time there, my role as a creative has evolved from designer to art director to creative director. I’m passionate about design and ideas that are crafted to perfection and make a positive impact.

Over the years, my work has been consistently recognised at the leading international award shows. Highlights include multiple Grand Prix at Cannes Lions, among them a Design Grand Prix and an Industry Craft Grand Prix, and multiple Yellow Pencils at D&AD. I’ve also been ranked as one of the world’s top ten Design Directors on numerous occasions across various award shows, reaching the number one spot at both D&AD and The One Show. In addition, I’ve served as a jury member at some of the industry’s most prestigious award shows, including Cannes Lions and D&AD.

Notably, Trash Isles won the Graphic Design category at the Design Museum’s annual Beazley Designs of the Year Awards in London, after which it was added to the museum’s permanent collection.

Thanks for taking the time to look at my work.