With an eye for detail and a deep understanding of current trends, my portfolio takes you on a captivating journey through a diverse range of projects, demonstrating their versatility and ability to work across various design disciplines. These projects have been created by me during my education at Zuyd University of Applied Sciences where I study Design. From fashion illustrations and garment construction to textile design and accessories, each piece reflects their meticulous craftsmanship and artistic sensibility.
Kunta.Inc, culture night, June 2024
An assignment for custom designed merchandise for tattoo shop Kunta.Inc during the culture night, THE culture event of Roermond. A collaboration in which we provided around 20 exclusive two piece suits that were sold to friends and family. I also designed a lining fabric with the Kunta logo on it. With this the lining and details were applied.
Opening liberation festival Roermond, May 2024
JJAYCE designed, produced and delivered the outfits for The Movement Roermond’s dance performance for Minister President Mark Rutte during the opening of the Liberation Festival 2024. The design was tailored to Daniel Heynen’s artwork that used a moving platform as a dance floor.
Cubism and Vandalism, April 2024
Towards the end of my second year, I was given the subjects of Cubism and Vandalism to create a series ‘making family’ with. I chose to design a family of wearable outfits reflecting my interest from deepening on these subjects. For example, in the silhouette you can see Cubism back more, the geometric shapes and the sleek back. Furthermore, you also see back how cubists tried to make you see everything at a glance, and is this sufficient? Is my perception correct? A kind of illusion of sight. In the finishing, I allowed Vandalism to speak more. Edges that appear unfinished, no straight seams, loose threads, holes as if the garment piece has been taken in hand by a vandalist. All the proofs in the images are made from used clothing. Used clothing has already had one or often several lives before it appears in the second hand store, so it has already had a family before it ends up in my hands and this ties in well with the theme.
Plaster sculpture collection Bonnefanten, January 2024
An assignment I received at the beginning of my second year of my design course. We were assigned to delve into their plaster sculpture collection at the Bonnefanten Museum in Maastricht. You pick an image and put it in current daylight to create work under the theme of making copy where the present meets the past. Here I zoomed in on an embracing historical sculpture. From this I created the ’embrace’ as accessories. I continued to develop these the following block which was mostly about form research. Eventually I chose to make a series of several embraces each in a different form and material.
Performance ‘the courtyard’, October 2023
For the performance ‘the courtyard’ by Nieuwe Helden Next Level we were asked to design, produce and deliver the custom costumes, in which they gave several shows.
Opening Theater Hotel de Oranjerie, September 2023
For the opening of the new Theater Hotel de Oranjerie in Roermond, we were allowed to provide custom design fashion outfits for the dancers who danced on behalf of The Movement during this opening.
behind the scenes at the first photoshoot of JJAYCE
The inaugural photoshoot for jjayce.com, a cutting-edge fashion brand, was an awe-inspiring affair. Our astonishing location in the centre of Roermond buzzed with creativity as models donned avant-garde designs, showcasing the brand’s unique vision. The photographer expertly captured the essence of each ensemble, revealing the perfect blend of sophistication and edginess. The team’s meticulous attention to detail and passion for refashion radiated through every shot, leaving no doubt that jjayce.com was poised to make a lasting mark in the industry. This debut photoshoot was a triumph, setting the stage for the brand’s meteoric rise in the fashion world.
I want to thank everybody who made this dream come true ❤ and especially my parents, my brother, Jeroen and Jan for this amazing location, Bart and his dedicated crew and of course my models Afke, Hana, Myrthe Marciano, Olayinka, Stan and Xander.
the paper dress
The paper dress was a school assignment in 2023 where I received a long disposable blouse made of delicate, papery fabric that was see-through and easily tore. The task was to create a new product, preferably in the direction of clothing or accessories, using this material. However, we were also allowed to use the material exclusively for a different type of object. I made a three-piece outfit consisting of a mini skirt, a corset, and a cropped jacket.
the denim shoe box
During my first year at school, I previously had to transform an existing chair into a new one. In doing so, I added denim to a silver chair. The intention was to place this chair in a setting where it shines and then design another object to go with it. I envisioned my chair in a modern house owned by a collector of contemporary art, sneakers, and streetwear—perhaps even a hypebeast.
As I wanted to create a collector’s item, I turned a shoebox into a denim piece. It can be displayed decoratively on its own or used to showcase sneakers. To incorporate the silver aspect of the chair, I made it into a bag using silver details. Additionally, I created a small denim crossbody bag with the same silver accents, which I now use as an accessory for my outfits.
the cardboard Air Max 1 Lumiere
In 2022, at school we received the assignment to create a charm solely from cardboard material to be used on a necklace or bracelet, but on a larger scale. My own Air Max 1 Lumiere has a charm attached to it, which inspired me to replicate an Air Max 1 Lumiere from cardboard including the charm as to me the Air Max 1 Lumiere is a really cool shoe.