IN THE HONOR OF ICONIC STORYTELLING FROM OUR TIME AND BEYOND UNITING STORIES ACROSS TIMES, PLACES AND CULTURES
ONTO A CULTURALLY-CONNECTED FUTURE THAT BLESSES HISTORY
LET’S STAY INSPIRED
IN THE HONOR OF ICONIC STORYTELLING FROM OUR TIME AND BEYOND UNITING STORIES ACROSS TIMES, PLACES AND CULTURES
ONTO A CULTURALLY-CONNECTED FUTURE THAT BLESSES HISTORY
LET’S STAY INSPIRED
IN THE HONOR OF ICONIC STORYTELLING FROM OUR TIME AND BEYOND UNITING STORIES ACROSS TIMES, PLACES AND CULTURES
ONTO A CULTURALLY-CONNECTED FUTURE THAT BLESSES HISTORY
LET’S STAY INSPIRED

House of Narrative is an international creative studio, growing ideas into legacies.

We cultivate spaces, brands and experiences rooted in legacy, shaped by locally lived culture, and designed to serve a curious generation.

House of Narrative is a creative direction studio that transforms brands, spaces, and events through the power of strategic storytelling. We partner with brands, designers, events and institutions who seek thoughtful creative direction for their project.

Our work is grounded in heritage, shaped by culture, and designed for modern times. We’re not interested in narratives created out of the blue. We work with what’s already there — the essence, the legacy, the untapped potential — and build from that foundation.

This is why we don’t invent stories. We reveal them. The most powerful narratives already exist. They live in the spaces we gather, the holidays we take, the brands we wear, the rituals we practice, the films we love, the images we post, and the products we choose. Our role is to uncover these narratives and shape them into strategy, design, and experiences that move people.

Whether you're designing a space, redefining your brand, curating an event, or launching a content campaign — we provide the creative direction and project management to bring your vision to life, from concept to execution.

Our work is always collaborative. We create alongside a collective of visionary storytellers, designers, artists, and makers who are actively shaping today’s cultural landscape.  On this website, you’ll find the fruits of our work, collaborations, and observations. Take pleasure in exploring the diverse voices, disciplines, and perspectives that meet here.


What we do

At House Of Narrative operates as a storytelling agency and cultural platform. We practice storytelling through content production, marketing and communication management, editorials, rebranding processes and more - all rooted in legacy and culture. No matter who our clients are, from big brands to local shops, we help them celebrate their story. Curious to see our projects in action? Take a peek here. But inspiration does not operate in isolation, so most important rule of the house: we like storytellers to cross paths. House Of Narrative offers a home for diverse forces that shape stories and connect to an international range of storytellers, including researchers, writers, filmmakers, photographers, basically anyone that aims to share a story. 

DIRECTION

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

CREATIVE BRIEFS

CROSS-DISCIPLINARY DESIGNTEAM MANAGEMENT

INTERIOR CONCEPTS & OBJECT SOURCING

branding


VISUAL IDENTITY DESIGN

BRAND GUIDELINES & TOOLKITS

BRAND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

BRAND POSITIONING

ACTIVATIONS & EXPERIENCES

growth

FUNDRAISING

DIGITAL GROWTH

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT

CLIENT OUTREACH

CONTENT

COMMISSIONED ARTICLES

CONTENT PRODUCTIONS

RESEARCH INQUIRIES

CULTURAL ANALYSIS

Want to work together?

The more, the merrier. Get in touch via hello@house-of-narrative.com.

Narration

Co-publications
Content productions
Storytelling campaigns
Editorial enquiries
Photography & visual curation
Oral history practices
Copywriting & voice

Strategy

Brand and identity development
Cultural heritage consultancy
Creative concept and art direction 
Legacy-minded communication strategies 
Archive revival 
Community building 

Organization

Creative project management
Marketing & communication coordination
Research initiatives 
Cultural collaborations 
Curation & exhibition organization

FORMER COLLABORATIONS

* AMSILN PHOTOSTUDIO
* AMSTERDAM ROOTS FESTIVAL
* BADHUIS THEATER AMSTERDAM
* CENTRE FOR ARCHITECTURE AMSTERDAM (ARCAM)
* CLUE+ RESEARCH INSTITUTE
* EEFJE VOOGD REAL ESTATE
* DE FIRMA STEK
* GEMEENTE AMSTERDAM
* JORIS LAARMAN STUDIO
* STUDIO JAN ROTHUIZEN
* NATIONAL INSTITUTE SOUND & VISION
* KIZI
* NETHERLANDS INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION COLLECTION (NIIC)
* CULTURESUITE
*
NINTH WAVE GLOBAL
* UNMIGRATION
* QUIVERPOINT
* SITES OF MEMORY
* SURFANA COLLECTIVE
* SURF MAROC
* SIMONE DINING
* INDEED.COM
* INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE BIENNAL ROTTERDAM 
* SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
* REDRES HERITAGEEXPERTS
* RIGHTABOUTNOW.INC
* 1METER98 ARCHITECTS

House of Narrative Family

Jocelyn kotvis

Jocelyn (founder) is art historian (Ba) and cultural heritage expert (Ma) working in allround content and communications, specialized in storytelling, content creation, grassroots branding and content strategies.

HAiko Sanders

Haiko Sanders is a International Business Student (Ba) and combines this with experience in social and environmental impact. Employs broad critical-thinking skills through his travels to over 50+ countries.

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Catarina Mourira

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