A Rotterdammer in Amsterdam
Yes, all rumors are true, what many people thought was impossible has eventually happened. A guy called Billy has moved to Amsterdam. Can this be interpreted as a gesture to end the ancient animosity between the two rival cities? Can Billy bring some real Rotterdam work ethic to the spoiled city of Amsterdam? Is it possible for Billy to stand his ground with his non Amsterdam accent and Rotterdam proudly exposed on his arm. We will see it al happen here. On this website you will see how Billy rocks Amsterdam, and if Amsterdam will conquer a special place in that Rotterdam heart.
This is the site to keep an eye out for Billy, a Rock ‘N’ Roll designer. You can say Billy is an all-round designer, but with a Rock ‘N’ Roll approach. Meaning that being a designer is a way of living. Something that is in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can’t turn that off. The Rock ‘N’ Roll way of working is recognizable as well, Start right at the base, be fully committed and go all the way. Don’t get distracted by what the others do, because that is not automatically the right thing. Always keep questioning the way things are done even if they are done the same way for years. Dare to be different and believe in yourself! Billy always strives to stand out of the crowd, but needless to say, always keeps the clients interest at heart.
By Billy | Published: 2304 2012
“Of course design is about problem solving, but I cannot resist adding something personal.” — Wim Crouwel
By Billy | Published: 2304 2012
My buddy Mr. Zimmerman was in the studio when I gave him his coffee, he looked at me and asked me why I gave
him the pink mug… That reminded me of the Reservoir Dogs scene, here is the A guy called Billy version as it would heve played out:
“Pantone 1545 C, Pantone 549 C, Pantone 464 C, Pantone 286 C, Pantone 021 C, and Pantone 230 C”
“Why do I have Pantone 230 C?”
“Cause you’re a faggot.”
“Why can’t we pick out our own colors?”
“I tried that once, it don’t work. You get four guys fighting over who’s gonna have Pantone Black 4C. Since nobody knows anybody else, nobody wants to back down. So forget it, I pick. Be thankful you don’t got Pantone 388C.”
“Yeah, but Pantone 1545 C? That’s too close to Shit.”
“Yeah, Pantone 230 C looks like Pussy. Tell you what, let me have Pantone 2583 C. That sounds good to me, I’ll have Pantone 2583 C.”
“You’re not getting Pantone 2583 C, somebody from another job’s got Pantone 2583 C. You got Pantone 230 C.”
By Billy | Published: 0404 2012
“The man who stops advertising to save money is like the man who stops the clock to save time.” – Thomas Jefferson
By Billy | Published: 2903 2012
“Do or not do, there is no try.” – Yoda