De Kwekerij

What De Kwekerij does

De Kwekerij is a Belgian tactile creative agency founded in 2015 and headquartered at Antwerpsesteenweg 37 in Gent. The studio operates with a core team of approximately seven multi-disciplinary creatives and delivers project-based services across visual design, branding and identity, illustration, 2D and 3D animation, motion graphics, web design, and physical craft production (including set design, stop-motion, and tangible installations). Its distinctive technique combines hand-made craft aesthetics with digital precision — exemplified by a digital papercraft approach used for the KU Leuven identity update (50+ illustrations) and an in-house production studio supporting stop-motion and physical props.

The studio serves a hybrid client base of Flemish/Belgian government bodies and public broadcasters (Stad Antwerpen, Stad Gent, VRT, Radio 1, Ketnet, KU Leuven, LUCA, Kind & Gezin, Vlaams Parlement), enterprise brands (Albert Heijn, Payconiq, Nationale Loterij, Milka, Helan, Collect & Go), and NGOs (Mooimakers, FIRM, Dierenwelzijn). It also acts as a subcontracted specialist for tier-one agencies and production houses including AKQA, Mortier Brigade, AIR Brussels, and Bonka Circus.

Commercially, De Kwekerij runs a sales-led, project-based professional services model with custom per-project pricing and no publicly disclosed rate cards. It markets primarily through its portfolio website, Behance, Instagram, and LinkedIn, supplements with a newsletter and curated community workshops branded as 'SESSIONS', and is actively operating with no external institutional investors, parent entity, or M&A activity disclosed.

Name

De Kwekerij

Legal name

De Kwekerij

Website

https://dekwekerij.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

De Kwekerij is a Gent-based tactile creative agency, founded in 2015, delivering project-based branding, illustration, 2D/3D animation, motion graphics, and craft production primarily to Belgian government bodies, enterprise brands, and creative agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Creative Agency Services

NAICS

Graphic Design Services (541430), Graphic Design Services (54143)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Content Production (Video, Design, Copy, Studio) (BPAFAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Arts, Culture & Creative Placemaking Enterprises (BPAGALAO)

Keywords

• Creative agency services
• Branding visual identity
• Illustration design
• Motion graphics animation
• Craft production studio

Headquarters

HQ city

Gent

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Creative Project Services: Project-based creative services including branding, graphic design, illustration, animation (2D/3D), motion graphics, and campaign visuals. Clients include government bodies, production companies, creative agencies, brands, and educational institutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

De Kwekerij is a Belgian tactile creative agency that delivers project-based design, branding, illustration, 3D modeling, and 2D/3D animation services, combining in-house craft production capabilities with digital execution. The studio produces custom visual assets spanning print, digital, motion, and physical installations for production companies, creative agencies, government bodies, brands, and educational institutions in Belgium.

Product overview

De Kwekerij is a creative studio offering a unified portfolio of design services rather than a software product with modules. The core offerings encompass Visual Design (including graphic design, web design, illustration, 3D, and 2D/3D animation), Craft & Content Creation, Branding & Visual Identity, and Strategy & Concept Development. Additionally, the studio runs 'Sessions' — a series of wellness and creativity workshops for the community. The studio's approach emphasizes tactile craft, combining creativity with hands-on making techniques.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Visual Design

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered 60+ illustrations for Kind & Gezin rebranding
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bonka CircuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term creative partner for multiple projects including FAAM app launch animation and FIRM human rights campaign. Bonka Circus serves as both client and collaborative partner on inclusive and social impact projects.
• AKQAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative agency collaboration for Helan Doe de Slaapscan campaign. De Kwekerij handled 3D character design and animation within broader AKQA-led campaign.
• Mortier BrigadecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with renowned Belgian creative agency Mortier Brigade on Mooimakers anti-littering campaign. De Kwekerij provided 3D animation expertise within Mortier Brigade's campaign concept.
• AIR BrusselscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative partnership with AIR Brussels for Payconiq brand revamp and Visit Brussels project. AIR Brussels provided art direction for collaborative creative campaigns.
• VDABminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for ComPas (Competentie Paspoort) project alongside Stad Antwerpen, helping youth discover and strengthen soft skills.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Buck: US-based independent creative studio specializing in design, animation, and interactive experiences. Comparable multi-disciplinary boutique studio combining illustration, 3D, motion, and brand work for major advertising and entertainment clients.
• HUSH: NYC-based independent creative studio producing brand experiences, motion, and design content. Comparable multi-disciplinary boutique combining 3D, animation, illustration, and experiential production for premium brand clients.
• Tendril Studio: Canadian creative studio focused on design, animation, and visual storytelling. Comparable in combining 3D, motion graphics, illustration, and craft-oriented production for advertising and brand clients at boutique scale.
• Hype Studio: Independent creative studio delivering motion, design, and craft-driven brand work. Comparable in offering a hybrid of digital and tactile creative production with strong motion graphics and animation capabilities for brand and advertising clients.
• Duval Branding: Belgium-based independent branding and design agency. Comparable as a Flemish creative studio offering branding, illustration, and design services to similar client profiles (corporate, public sector, brands) in the same geographic market.
• AIR Brussels: Brussels-based creative agency collaborating with De Kwekerij on Payconiq and Visit Brussels projects. Comparable Belgian creative studio with overlapping capabilities in branding, art direction, and campaign production for similar enterprise and government clients.
• BAGAAR: Belgian digital creative agency combining design, technology, and brand strategy. Comparable as a Belgium-based multi-disciplinary creative studio serving similar enterprise clients, though more digitally/tech-focused versus De Kwekerij's craft-led approach.
• Bonka Circus: Belgian creative studio and long-term partner of De Kwekerij on FAAM and FIRM campaigns. Comparable Belgian creative shop with similar motion graphics, illustration, and inclusive/social impact focus, operating in the same market with overlapping public-interest client base.

Broad incumbents

• Mortier Brigade: One of Belgium's most awarded creative agencies. Comparable as a Belgian full-service creative partner with overlapping clients (e.g., Mooimakers) and known to co-create with De Kwekerij on campaigns. Larger scale and broader scope than De Kwekerij's specialized production model.
• AKQA: Global design and innovation agency. De Kwekerij has collaborated with AKQA on Helan campaigns. Comparable in delivering brand campaigns and creative production, but AKQA operates at much larger scale as a global full-service network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/buro-de-kwekerij
• Instagraminstagram.com/dekwekerij_studio

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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