Paul Gofferjé was born on August 21, 1955, in Sidney, Australia. He pursued his education in the School of Visual Arts in New York and the Vrije Academie in The Hague. Gofferjé's diverse talents span across various artistic mediums, including photography, filmmaking, and painting. He further enhanced his skills through additional training in CPDB audiovisual.
In 1980, Trudy Nijman and Paul Gofferjé founded the Art Photographic company. Later, he co-founded GameChangersStudio, where he acted as a Social Design consultant, developing educational models for artists and designers.
Gofferjé's commitment to education is also evident through his role as a professor at the University of the Arts Utrecht and his pivotal position as the co-founder and coordinator of the No Academy. The No Academy is a post-academic program specifically designed for social design, aiming to empower young artists and designers who aspire to make a tangible impact on society.
Gofferjé's rich professional background includes previous engagements as a photographer and artist on notable projects such as "Station tot Station" and "Bridge over Europe" (Seville – Expo 1992 and 1999 New York – JFK Airport). He has also shared his expertise through teaching roles at the HKU department of photography, graphic design, and Art and Economics. His dedication to shaping the future of art and design education makes him a prominent figure in the field.