Mischa Appel is a Dutch independent graphic and editorial designer, currently based in the city of Utrecht (NL). In the summer of 2018 he graduated at the University of Arts Utrecht with a BA in Graphic Design.︎
His work in graphic design is characterized by the use of unique visual languages and an editorial approach. His working method ensures a translation of contextual information into an outcome that embodies the essence, while still leaving room for provoking visual interpretations.︎
He is experienced in working with both national and international clients. His activities span the cultural and commercial fields including work in graphic design, art direction, editorial design, image design, visual identities, poster design and typography. In his practice he tries to make connections between cultural, social, commercial, educational and artistic fields to create extraordinary and valuable narratives.︎
In addition he is Co-founder of WHATCHAMACALLIT, an Utrecht-based collective where art, design and experience intertwine. He also lectures in typography at the Graphic Design department of the University of Arts Utrecht.︎
You can get in contact for interesting projects, collaborations, investigations, freelance activities and questions. Get in touch!
EDUCATION︎
Bachelors (BA) in Graphic Design (‘14—‘18)
HKU/University of the Arts Utrecht
MBO Graphic Design (‘10—‘14)
GLU/Grafisch Lyceum Utrecht
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SIDE ACTIVITIES
WHATCHAMACALLIT
Co-founder
Lecturer in typography
HKU/University of the Arts Utrecht
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CLIENTS AND COLLABORATORS
&Walsh
ACED
Centraal Museum Utrecht
De Dakhaas
De Helling
Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
EKKO
Fonds BJP
Fontanel
HKU/University of the Arts Utrecht
Kapitaal
Kummer & Herrman
Le Guess Who?
MacGuffin Magazine
Rijksoverheid
Somesuch
Superfirm
The Spice Girls
Tivoli Vredenburg
VPRO
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PRESS
GDFS 2019 Poster Book & Exhibition
It’s Nice That (September 2019)
Printed Pages AW18
BNO Pioniers
Fontanel Dutch Design Talents 2018
It’s Nice That (April 2018)