S01 EP03: From critique to action with Nikki Gonnissen

In conversation with Nikki Gonnissen , Co-founder, Director and Designer at t honik , Amsterdam . In this episode, we talk about fuelling critique into action for good. Look at the world around you, be critical on those things and use those insights to make things better. Learn how to channel critical thinking into passion and ultimately, passion into action. Nikki Gonnissen is a graphic designer and director of studio thonik , which she co-founded with Thomas Widdershoven in 1993. Thonik creates visual identities and develops communication concepts and publicity campaigns which are socially relevant, graphically strong and flexible in its application. A strategic approach which is married to the innovative use of media. Often the moving image serves as their starting point for graphic, digital and spatial design. Aside from her work at thonik Gonnissen also teaches graphic design at The Royal Academy of Art, The Hague . She is member of several committees and a frequent guest lecturer at international events. Her areas of expertise include inclusion, diversity and the empowering potential of design. Mentions: What Design Can Do , Yoni , D&AD . Special appearances : The noisy builders next door and the sweet singing birds in the trees. -- DOPA (The Department of Pro-Activeness) Founded , Created and Hosted by Alex Normanton . Music by Keelan Doyle . Don't forget to like, follow, share & subscribe. Follow us on Instagram @d__o__p__a www.thedopa.com