Jan 30, 2025

A Guide to Optimism for Designers in the Age of Content

Jelle Maréchal

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The intimate marriage of content and form is often said to be the key to new perspectives and unexpected creative solutions. However, in a time where content is ubiquitous and design is a more broad discipline than ever, this can be a daunting directive. With this premise as a backdrop, Jelle shares how he’s found balance, meaning and optimism in his career through projects that championed collaboration, context and, of course, content.

Jelle Maréchal

Jelle is a Belgian graphic designer and creative director based in Toronto. Over the past 15 years, he has created disarming work for clients such as WeWork, INFINITI, UCCA Center for Contemporary Art Beijing, Amazon, The Pritzker Organization and Nasdaq. He recently joined San Francisco-based Brilliant.org to help shape the future of education through visual and interactive learning. Jelle previously worked at Bruce Mau Design, Franklyn, The Antwerp Museum of Contemporary Art, Mirror Mirror and Base Design. His work has been recognized by D&AD, AIGA, European Design Awards and Print Magazine.