How illustrator Karmijn Simons created a visual language for MBO Digitaal's vocational education digital transformation
By
Garrick Webster
Warm and crisp on the edges. A bagel with a bit of bite.
Summary
MBO Digitaal, a Dutch organization supporting digital transformation in vocational education, commissioned digital illustrator Karmijn Simons to create a visual language and suite of materials that break down complex digital implementation processes for schools, educators, and students. The goal was to make digital tools understandable and engaging for all stakeholders, ensuring technology adoption is effective rather than wasteful. Simons' illustrations serve as a communication bridge, translating technical concepts into accessible visual narratives that highlight benefits and engage stakeholders in the digital learning transformation process.
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The aim isn't to introduce digital tools for the sake of it – the tech needs to be effective for both educational facilities and students, otherwise it's a waste of money.
Karmijn Simons, a digital illustrator whose passion is to use imagery
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