the story behind Bink Schippers and typo chaotic
People sometimes wonder whether it is Bink or typo. My name is Bink, and there is a story behind it. My wife, family and friends have called me Bink for many years. I’m married to the wonderful Mrs Schippers, who is also a creative person, so becoming Bink Schippers felt completely natural. That’s also how the name behind typo chaotic came to life.
I was born in the Netherlands more than sixty years ago and have been living in Berlin, Germany, for several years. Although I’ve worked in different professions throughout my life, two passions have always remained constant: graphic design and photography. Creating images, designing layouts and telling stories visually are things I simply love to do.
Looking back, I realise that creativity has always been part of who I am. As a child, I spent hours cutting and sticking pieces of paper together, making homemade newspapers, posters and little magazines. I loved creating something from nothing. There was always another idea waiting to be explored.
then photography entered my life.
My very first camera was an old Praktica MTL, and to me it felt almost magical. It opened my eyes to the world in a completely different way. Unfortunately, it didn’t last very long before it broke, but that only strengthened my desire to keep photographing. Before long, I managed to save enough money for another camera, and from that moment on my camera became my constant companion. Wherever I went, photography allowed me to observe the world more carefully and appreciate the beauty hidden in everyday moments.
the computer that changed everything
A completely new chapter began when my first computer arrived: an Apple LC II with a 12-inch colour monitor, a mouse and a printer. Looking back, it sounds incredibly basic compared to today’s technology, but at the time it felt revolutionary.
Those were the days of floppy disks. Creating a backup could easily require twenty disks or more. It’s hard to imagine now, when enormous files fit comfortably in cloud storage or on a tiny USB drive. Even owning a printer felt like stepping into the future.
That first Apple computer introduced me to an entirely new creative world. Suddenly I could combine photography with digital design, typography and illustration. It wasn’t simply about using software—it was about discovering new ways to express ideas.
Over the years I have worked on countless creative projects, including graphic design, presentations, photography and even film production. Every project taught me something new. Every challenge helped me grow as a designer and visual storyteller.
always a beginner
Despite decades of experience, I still consider myself a beginner. Some people might see that as strange, but I think it’s one of my greatest strengths. Seeing yourself as a beginner means remaining curious. It means staying open to new techniques, new ideas and new perspectives instead of believing you’ve already learned everything.
I’ve always been a self-learner. I enjoy experimenting, making mistakes and discovering better solutions. Being critical—both of my own work and of the world around me—helps me continue improving. At the same time, I never forget to admire great design wherever I find it.
One lesson I’ve learned over the years is that simplicity often communicates more powerfully than complexity. Colour can be beautiful, but minimalism can be equally expressive. The challenge is finding the right balance. Good design isn’t about adding more; it’s about knowing what to leave out.
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