Onck West is a graphic design studio based in Berlin focused on helping international clients to develop distinctive visual identities and creative strategies for impactful communication. Founded by Lizzy Onck—Lizzy studied philosophy at the University of Amsterdam and visual communication at the Weißensee Academy of Art and the University of the Arts (UdK), both in Berlin. Before founding Onck West, she worked at Wkshps in New York and Fons Hickmann m23 in Berlin. She has also worked independently for various international clients and conducts workshops at the Weissensee Academy of Arts Berlin and the Design Summer Academy Hangzhou— and Wim Westerveld—Wim studied graphic design at ArtEZ University of the Arts (NL). He has worked for major design agencies such as BRS Premsela Vonk and Total Design (both in Amsterdam). He co-founded the design studios De blik and Fernkopie, and was a partner at Neon. Wim has taught at the HKU University of the Arts Utrecht and is currently Professor of Typography at the Weißensee Academy of Art in Berlin. , we collaborate with a network of specialists to create flexible, lasting visual identities in close partnership with our clients: We invest in truly getting to know an organization and its unique needs. We conduct intensive research and develop multiple interpretations before arriving at the final visual system, including the client in each step of the process.

Placing emphasis on long-term strategies, we partner with brands, institutions, and cultural organisations to develop compelling, purpose-driven, and enduring design solutions. With a context-responsive, conceptual, and forward-thinking approach, we create work that effectively engages and fosters authentic connection.

Through teaching and lectures, we keep our practice fresh, reflective, and forward-thinking.

Feel free to write to us in English, German, or Dutch—we’d love to hear from you!