Background
Ilgen, Frederik Jan was born on July 9, 1956 in Winterswyk, The Netherlands. Son of Heinrich Rüdiger Ilgen and Catharina Francina Ilgen-van Kerkvoort.
Ilgen, Frederik Jan was born on July 9, 1956 in Winterswyk, The Netherlands. Son of Heinrich Rüdiger Ilgen and Catharina Francina Ilgen-van Kerkvoort.
Degree in art education, Academy Industrial Design, Eindhoven, The Netherlands, 1982.
Professional artist, since 1974. Manager committee European Design Center Ltd., Eindhoven, 1992-1994. Head of publicity Academy Industrial Design, Eindhoven, 1991-1992, coordinator general studies, 1989-1991, department head, 1986-1989.
President, founder International PRO Foundation, Geldrop, The Netherlands, since 1986. Invited lecturer numerous countries, since 1986. Member conference program committee Lutchi Research Center, Loughborough, England, 1992-1993.
Member Verein zur Carl Friedrich von Weizsäckerstiftung, New York Academy Sciences, Society for Interdisciplinary Study of Symmetry, Dutch Sculptors Association (board directors 1982-1985), Union of Applied Designers (board dris. 1983-1985), Cultural Council South Holland (art committee 1982-1985).
Married Jacqueline Adriana Maria van Rooijen, September 8, 1983.