Take5

For the web presentation of a world first, the Take5, I found Erik Crins as medical animator. Thanks to good meetings and thorough investigation by this animator with passion and craftmanship the collaboration got off to a good start. The five features of the endoscopic instrument had to be depicted in an attractive way without selling the secret. Periodic deadlineskept good progress going during the whole project. When I was looking for ways to get my story told to Erik he knew how to get it on the screen in clean images and clear motion. I'm proud about the endresult and the feedback I got from it! Investors and the pharmaceutical industry are showing interest!

Medtech MIS expert recently said, “Once in many years we see a new device that's jaw dropping. The Take 5 is quite amazing, and had our eyes popping out of our skulls. Very high recommended.”

Endotech

Van Dijk Pultrusion Products

We needed a reliable partner to create a number of medical / technical drawings of a guide wire for a poster presentation. The contact with Erik was quickly established and after a brainstorm session it was clear what the end result should be. Erik went to work and provided us at pre agreed times of sets of intermediate drawings. So we could make adjustments where necessary and see the progression. Erik has taught us to look more critically at the drawings, by asking specific questions and keep various options open. The end result was therefore fully as conceived. The brief was that the drawings should almost explode off the paper and they did! The illustrations were clear and needed little explanation to the viewer. The image was precise and had a high-tech feeling. The drawings are used on a large banner during an international trade fair in Paris and later in Germany. Erik's drawings were created in close collaboration with the graphic designer the format of the banner and also took weight of our shoulders in this way. The banner attracted a lot of attention during the fair, gave rise to discussions and offered inspiration for other applications of our products. The drawing has certainly achieved its goal. Erik is a very talented, creative and meticulous medical illustrator. He knows how to turn a chaotic maze of ideas quickly into a rough outline and can then translate this into a powerful drawing either by hand in traditional media or digitally, both detailed to perfection!

v Dijk Pultrusion Products, High tech composite materials.

Podozorg Nederland

Podozorg Nederland (PZN) is een organisatie met een landelijke dekking van vestigingen waar podologische zorg geleverd wordt. PZN doet veel aan patiënten voorlichting heeft daarvoor al jaren teams aan het werk die films maken, websites, Facebook blogs, interactieve APPS en patiënten brochures. We waren al langer op zoek naar een medisch-technisch tekenaar die soms ingewikkelde zaken met een tekening duidelijk kan maken. Via Lisette de Graauw (www.podo-consult.com) zijn we in contact gebracht met Erik Crins. Werken met Erik gaat perfect. Hij reageert snel en adequaat. Hij denkt mee en wat wij heel waardevol vinden: hij begrijpt wat je in beeld wilt hebben, ook als het erg technisch wordt. De tekeningen worden unaniem gewaardeerd. Je vind de tekeningen van zijn hand in alle patiënten brochures van Podozorg Nederland, inmiddels meer dan 30 delen. Je vind zijn tekeningen ook op www.voetenenkelklacht.nl Erik kan medisch-technische maar ook medisch anatomisch relevante structuren in beeld brengen en in verband met de tekst brengen. Hij is een echte kunstenaar, houdt van perfectie tot de laatste honderdste millimeter en gebruikt prachtige kleuren. De kleurstijl die hij gebruikt maken de tekeningen van zijn hand herkenbaar tot op een afstand van meters. Ga je met Erik in zee, dan wil je zijn tekeningen meer gaan gebruiken dan je zelf op dit moment kunt bedenken. Zorg ervoor dat je met hem spreekt over de copyrights. De gelden die daar binnenkomen zijn de omzet van zijn bedrijf. Wij bevelen Erik aan, als tekenaar, als kunstenaar en als perfectionist in een prettige samenwerking.

Podozorg Nederland

Annelou of Griensven

When I was designing the book Dynamic Food (a book about the future of our food system), I was looking for a medical illustrator. The book consists of three parts. The handbook for the catering industry was to include illustrations by Erik. These are illustrations of the interior. By turning all images to a consistent series of illustrations, there was a balance. Erik works according to agreed schedules. Despite our chaotic process he has adopted a flexible attitude, showed enthusiasm and brainstormed along with us. I am very satisfied and think it’s great that Erik has ventured outside of his normal workfield. This project was very different from any medical drawing.

Research & graphic Design

Bram Jacobs

Medical illustrator Erik Crins made for us an illustration made to show various pathophysiological processes at the cellular level in schematic and clear images. The collaboration went smoothly and the result was excellent. It was very nice to see that Erik proved perfectly capable to put our wishes and thoughts (and there were many) to paper. And there was more than enough room for consultations and adjustments. The illustrations have been used for a scientific publication and is also in my dissertation. I refer to these still. In the future, I’ll sure know to find Erik again!

Neurologist, UMC Groningen

Willem Jan Ligtenberg

When the time of graduation of our son approached we had to look for a gift and at that time we remembered the picture of medical illustrator Erik Crins that we have previously seen during an exhibition. It had to be a surprise, something that would be unique and specific to our son and with a story. Thus came the idea "the shoulder." During the process you informed us regularly about your progress, both in text and in sketches until that moment. Taking care of the final print was something you spent a lot of care on, all shades had to be good. The result was what we expected of them and, importantly, the recipient was very happy with it.