INSIDE THE EDITORIAL ROOM | WORKSHOP
Friday 6 June | 14:30 – 16:45 | Pakhuis de Zwijger
What role can visual makers play in telling complex, truthful stories?
In this hands-on workshop, graphic designers, illustrators and visual storytellers are invited inside the editorial process of De Groene Amsterdammer — one of the Netherlands’ leading investigative magazines.
You’ll learn how editorial teams select and collaborate with image-makers, what they look for in terms of style and substance, and how visuals can enhance the power of a story without falling into cliché or oversimplification. Together with editors and artists, you’ll explore how to approach sensitive subjects with integrity, nuance, and visual clarity.
Through real case studies and a practical assignment, you’ll develop your own concept for a journalistic illustration — and receive feedback from professionals like visual editor Floor Koomen and makers Isa Grütter and Pepijn Zurburg.
This is a rare opportunity to learn how to strengthen journalistic stories through compelling visual work, contribute to truth-telling, and help counter disinformation.
With:
- Floor Koomen – image editor De Groene Amsterdammer
- Isa Grütter – artist / illustrator
- Pepijn Zurburg – graphic designer (De Designpolitie, Gorilla)
How to join
This session is part of the afternoon programme of WDCD Live on 6 June at Pakhuis de Zwijger in Amsterdam. To attend, you’ll need a festival day passe-partout and a separate registration for this session. After purchasing your passe-partout, you’ll receive a link to register — this will be sent to you no later than one week before the event.
🎟️ Get your ticket here