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Amanda den Besten ICBD · Cibap
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Studio, designed in SketchUp

Fig. 01 — Studio

Welcome, I'm Amanda

International Creative Business Developer student

I study at Cibap in Zwolle, where creativity and entrepreneurship come together. From 3D design to magazines: this is what I make.

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01 About me

Raised among horses, tractors and drawings.

Portrait of Amanda
Amanda jumping with her stallion Knavesash Spiritual

I'm Amanda den Besten, 20 years old. Since 2023 I have been studying at Cibap, the vocational school for design in Zwolle, where I follow the International Creative Business Developer programme: a course in which creativity and entrepreneurship come together. That suits me well.

I grew up in the countryside around Oldebroek, where I live with my parents and two sisters. We have seven horses at home and I actively ride my stallion Knavesash Spiritual. Besides design I like working with my hands: for example, I help my grandfather restore old tractors.

Programme
International Creative Business Developer
School
Cibap, Zwolle · since 2023
Hometown
Oldebroek
Works with
SketchUp · Adobe CC · Twinmotion · Laser cutter · 3D printer

02 Projects

Twelve projects, from sketch to model.

School assignments I made during my studies. Click a project for the story and more images.

Scale model of a Western-style pavilion

01 — Spatial design · SketchUp

Cover of the magazine about Amanda and her pony Knavesash Spiritual

02 — Graphic · InDesign

Logo with the initials DB and the name Amanda den Besten

03 — Graphic · Identity

Scale model of the Farmers Mobile, a barn on wheels

04 — Concept · Product

Floor lamp made of tree trunks with an illuminated slit

05 — Product design

Rendering of the half-timbered house in a green setting

06 — Spatial design · Architecture

3D model of the studio in SketchUp

07 — 3D · SketchUp

Album cover for Take Me Home, Country Roads: a rider in a wide landscape

08 — Graphic · Photoshop

Lock Stairs candle holder made of stacked wood with four candles

09 — Creative craftsmanship

The Ironheart clock: a black flywheel with a yellow rim and red hands

10 — Product design · Laser cutter

Scale model of a hospital bed with a mattress printed with euro banknotes

11 — Concept · Scale model

3D rendering of the Ariat pop-up store with a bar, wooden stools and a wall full of boots

12 — Concept · Video

03 Internship abroad

Five months in Stockholm. 

3D rendering of a black kitchen with a marble splashback and four bar stools

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Fig. 04.1 — Internship work Moods Studio Agency

In early 2026 I did an internship through Cibap at Moods Studio Agency in Stockholm, a studio for kitchens and interiors. There I developed designs in SketchUp and turned them into 3D renderings in Twinmotion, like the kitchens and interiors you see here. It was a great opportunity to spend five months as an intern in Stockholm, and it made me a lot more independent.

Period
February — June 2026
Place
Stockholm, Sweden
Organisation
Moods Studio Agency
Role
Internship

04 Contact

Get in touch.

Internship, collaboration or just a question about a project? Send a message.

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Scale model of a Western-style pavilion
Fig. 01.1 — Scale model

Project 01 / 12

Pavilion

  • Spatial design
  • Scale model
  • Year 2

For this assignment, I designed a pavilion inspired by my personal fascination: the Western world. I created a small pavilion with elements from this style and placed it in a green, natural environment. The contrast between the Western atmosphere and the landscape creates a calm yet characterful appearance.

Role
Concept & design
Made with
Adobe CC · Scale model · Laser cutter
Cover of the magazine about Amanda and her pony Knavesash Spiritual
Fig. 02.1 — Cover

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Project 02 / 12

Magazine

  • Graphic design
  • Magazine
  • Year 1

In the first semester of the first year, we took digital classes to get familiar with Adobe programs. As part of this training, we were tasked with designing our own magazine. I created a personal magazine about myself and my pony, Knavesash Spiritual. The project gave me the opportunity to combine creativity with technique and marked my first steps in discovering my graphic design style.

Role
Design & layout
Made with
InDesign · Photoshop
Scale model of the Farmers Mobile, a barn on wheels
Fig. 04.1 — Exterior

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Project 04 / 12

Farmers Mobile

  • Concept
  • Product design
  • Year 2

In the vast fields of Uganda, the Farm Mobile offers farmers more than just mobility. This "barn on wheels" is a complete, sustainable workspace: equipped with a weather station, solar panels, cooling and drying systems, water storage, tool space, and even a tablet to track markets and trends.

It's a smart fusion of innovation and tradition, and above all, a powerful symbol of independence, resilience, and future-oriented farming.

Role
Concept & design
Made with
Adobe CC · Scale model · Laser cutter
Floor lamp made of tree trunks with an illuminated slit
Fig. 05.1 — Prototype

Project 05 / 12

Pavilion lamp

  • Product design
  • Wood
  • Year 2

For this assignment, I designed a standing lamp connected to my personal fascination. I was inspired by the natural, robust look of wood and created the lamp using tree trunks. A narrow slit with an integrated LED strip provides subtle, modern lighting: a combination of natural material and contemporary design.

Role
Design & build
Made with
Wood · LED strip
Rendering of the half-timbered house in a green setting
Fig. 06.1 — Front

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Project 06 / 12

Cultural Living

  • Architecture
  • 3D
  • Year 2

The assignment was to design a house for my international buddy, a German student. He was really taken with the country houses here, but he also appreciated the traditional half-timbered style from his own country. So I combined both in my design: a warm, rustic look paired with the distinctive details of half-timbering, so the house truly reflects his preferences and background.

Role
Design
Made with
SketchUp · Rendering · Twinmotion · Adobe CC · Scale model · Laser cutter
3D model of the studio in SketchUp
Fig. 07.1 — Model

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Project 07 / 12

Studio

  • 3D
  • SketchUp
  • Year 1

In the second half of my first school year, I was introduced to SketchUp for the first time. We were assigned to design and build a studio in this 3D program. It was an educational introduction, and I see this as a beautiful foundation to grow further and develop myself in this area.

Role
Design
Made with
SketchUp
Album cover for Take Me Home, Country Roads: a rider in a wide landscape
Fig. 08.1 — Country Roads

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Project 08 / 12

Album covers

  • Graphic design
  • Album cover
  • Year 1

For this assignment, I designed two album covers, each inspired by a different song. I chose Take Me Home, Country Roads by John Denver and Smoorverliefd by Snelle. Two completely different styles, through which I explored mood, color, and design to match the feeling of each song.

Role
Design
Made with
Photoshop
Lock Stairs candle holder made of stacked wood with four candles
Fig. 09.1 — Final result

Project 09 / 12

Lock Stairs

  • Creative craftsmanship
  • Wood
  • Year 1

During the first half of the first school year, we were introduced to the subject Creative Craftsmanship. We were given the challenging task of designing and building a candle holder, where we had to use not only our technical skills but also our creativity. It was up to us to give the stand a unique and fitting name that would bring the design fully to life.

Role
Design & build
Made with
Wood · Adobe CC · Laser cutter
The Ironheart clock: a black flywheel with a yellow rim and red hands
Fig. 10.1 — Final result

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Project 10 / 12

Ironheart – Clockwork

  • Product design
  • Laser cutter
  • Year 3

For this clock I took my inspiration from the Lanz Bulldog D1506, a strong and robust tractor. The tractor's flywheel formed the basis of my design. The round shapes, solid lines and calm colours match the rugged, simple character of the machine. With Ironheart I wanted to make a clock that combines the power and charm of old technology with a timeless design.

Role
Design & build
Made with
Adobe CC · Laser cutter · Wood
Scale model of a hospital bed with a mattress printed with euro banknotes
Fig. 11.1 — Scale model

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Project 11 / 12

Awareness project

  • Concept
  • Scale model
  • Year 3

Who will be lying here tomorrow?

An empty hospital bed, covered with broken mirrors, symbolises the fragility of life and our health. The mirrors reflect the viewer and show that illness can affect anyone. The broken pieces give discarded materials a new meaning and reinforce the sense of vulnerability.

With this artwork I want to make the viewer think about how quickly life can change and how close illness and loss really are. The empty bed stands not only for absence, but also for uncertainty and the future. The work reflects my view of the fragility of life and brings something we would rather keep at a distance suddenly very close.

Role
Concept & design
Made with
Textile · Adobe CC · Laser cutter
3D rendering of the Ariat pop-up store with a bar, wooden stools and a wall full of boots
Fig. 12.1 — Rendering

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Project 12 / 12

Pop-up store Ariat

  • Concept
  • Video
  • Year 3

For this assignment I designed a pop-up store for the international brand ARIAT, located in the centre of Zwolle. The concept translates the identity of the brand into an inspiring space where fashion, equestrian sport and experience come together. The store targets women aged 35 to 45 and combines a retail environment with a café, a place to share stories and a welcoming meeting space.

With the design I want visitors to get to know not only ARIAT's products, but also the lifestyle and the story behind the brand. In my final video I present the concept and the atmosphere of the pop-up store.

Role
Concept & design
Made with
SketchUp · Twinmotion · Video