Mario Kerkstra

Originally from Holland, Mario was educated at Central Saint Martins. He is a multi-award winning Creative Design Director at AMV BBDO, London. He is passionate about design and ideas that deliver a positive impact.

Recent projects he has worked on include: Trash Isles, addresspollution.org, Viva La Vulva, Wombstories and Hope Reef.


Passionate about the seamless fusion of design and impactful ideas, Mario dedicates himself to crafting flawlessly executed works that radiate positivity.

His portfolio boasts a multitude of accolades from prominent international award ceremonies, reaffirming the excellence of his work.
Mario’s work has been recognized at all the major international award shows. Highlights include: multiple D&AD Yellow Pencils, a D&AD White Pencil, an AdForum PHNX Tribute, a Cannes Design Grand Prix and Trash Isles winning the Design Museum’s 2018 Beazley Designs of The Year graphics category. Subsequently Trash Isles was also made part of the Design Museum’s permanent collection.

Notably, Trash Isles clinched the title of category winner for graphic design at the renowned Design Museum's annual Beazley Designs of the Year exhibition, and it subsequently found its place in the museum's permanent collection.

Furthermore, Mario's journey has granted him the privilege of serving as a jury member, having been invited to judge the Typography category at D&AD and the Industry Craft category at Cannes Lions.