The Hague, 3 June 2018  - Vruchtvlees has been awarded European Agency of the Year 2018 by the European Design Awards. This award is the cherry on top for the work by this very talented digital design agency. To win this prestigious award is a real achievement, and the competition is huge. The judges are experienced design journalists and critics from all over Europe. In addition to the European Agency of the Year award, Vruchtvlees has also been awarded gold, silver and bronze in various other categories.

‘Every year we receive a huge amount of submissions, and the quality of design work in Europe is very high. Vruchtvlees have proven that they can deliver amazing digital design. By showing an incredibly strong position in the digital market, they managed to conquer the top spot for 2018’, according to Demetrios Fakinos (Managing Director, European Design Awards).

Vruchtvlees creates opportunities for ambitious brands, by offering hybrid design solutions that people love and make brands grow. Clients include De Vegetarische Slager (The Vegetarian Butcher), O My Bag (omybag.nl) and Theater Rotterdam. They are the first design driven digital agency in The Netherlands to receive this award. In addition to this, they also received gold for Integrated Identity, silver for Information Site and bronze for Branding - Company Logo, for Theater Rotterdam and the Hogeschool van Amsterdam (hvana.nl).

‘We believe that our digital work and attitude is distinctive, and, therefore, appeals to brands, organisations and talent worldwide’, says Roman Stikkelorum (Founder, Vruchtvlees). ‘Dutch digital design is the continuation of the rich Dutch design history. Unconventional, solution orientated, open and down to earth. This recognition promotes Dutch digital design on a global scale. This is in line with our ambition to become the best design driven agency worldwide.’