310k

310k is Paul Rickus and Ivo Schmetz.
The name 310k is a combination of Ivo’s ‘electronic live-band’ and artist collective 3-1 and Paul’s Ok, which was short for Ocktak (the name of his first design studio). We joined forces in 2000 after we found out we both loved graphic + web design, video, music, snowboarding, chocolate and organizing events. We started working together on some free graphic projects, stickers and exhibitions. Things went well so we continued working as a team. First in the nights after our graphic design jobs at other agencies but now full time as 310k.

We enjoy working with different media (web, video, sound and print) and if possible we try to combine them in a project. It is the mix of making music and video, performing as vj’s, doing graphic design projects and organizing events that keeps us happy and sharp. A big chunk of the projects we work on are self initiated. It’s our way to experiment with things. Of course we work for clients as well and also that can be a lot of fun but for us the combination of self initiated projects and working for clients is best.

Recently we also started the 310k sound division which is Peter Rutten and Sanne Groeneveld. We have completed many sound works since, a lot of which is to go with video clips we make.