Founded in 2013 and based in Rotterdam, THE PHONEY CLUB is an independent creative studio redefining how brands express themselves. Led by founders Chiara Paludanus and Michèle van den Munckhoff, the studio blends art direction, strategy, and design to craft distinctive brand worlds that challenge convention. Their multidisciplinary work spans brand identity, web design, motion, copywriting, and illustration. Collaborating with forward-thinking clients such as Rituals Cosmetics, FEST Amsterdam, and De Zalmhaven, THE PHONEY CLUB continues to explore new aesthetic dimensions through experimentation, character, and technology-driven creativity.
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The Phoney Club crafted a serene and sustainable brand identity for Ajen, a Dutch personal care brand emphasizing reuse and local nature. The design combines minimalism, heritage-inspired typography, and moody photography to evoke a quiet, grounded beauty. The project includes packaging, motion, and web development collaborations that reinforce Ajen’s sustainable ethos.