The Essential List: Naomi Kolsteren
Naomi Kolsteren is the co-founder of the Antwerp based design studio Vrinst-Kolsteren, founded in 2017 after her studies at Sint-Lucas Antwerp. She works locally and internationally, creating a network of creative talent by working in a collaborative way. She’s responsible for the Creative Belgium Awards campaign of 2022 and 2023.
Lifestyle
o Place of birth: Patan/Nepal
o Hometown: Antwerp
o Staycation: Ardennes
o Vacation: Italy
o Pet: Fino the doggo
o Place of work: Antwerp
o Place of workout: Crossfit
o Side project: Vrints-Kolsteren Editions
o Mode of transport: Bike
Culture
o Artist: Claes Oldenburg
o Musician: Frank Ocean
o Film director: Ruben Östlund
o Photographer: Wolfgang Tillmans
o Film: Boyhood
o Series: The White Lotus
o Commercial: Nen euro
o Music video: Fatboy Slim ft. Bootsy Collins - Weapon Of Choice
o Video game: Tetris
o Board game: Scrabble
o Podcast: Club Net
o Magazine: Gentlewoman
Food and Drink
o Breakfast: No breakfast
o Restaurant: Veranda
o Cheap bite: Falafel
o Working lunch: Homemade salad
o Favourite dish: Mom’s Nepalese food
o Signature dish: Shakshuka
o Guilty pleasure: Potato Chips
o Bar: Borze
o Booze: Espresso Martini
o Not booze: Filter coffee
o Bonus food: Cinnamon bun
o Bonus beverage: Draft beer
Kit
o Phone: iPhone
o Computer: iMac
o TV: Samsung serif tv
o Headphones: Apple
o Camera: Canon
o Soundsystem: Audio Pro
o Where you document an idea: notes app
o Casual clothing: sweats
Smart clothing: all black
o Footwear: boots
o App: mail
o Website: the brand identity
o Favourite social media feed: white_sage
o Work program: Indesign
o Digital work tool: Dropbox
o Analogue work tool: notebook
o Makeup essential: face wash
o Bonus kit essential: sunscreen
