“Other creators inspire me, everyone has their own story to tell.” My part as the (wo)man behind the scenes is building connections and platforms where these stories can be told.”
Graphic designer | Platform creator
@mararoos_maradegrootroos@gmail.comAs a graphic designer I have a love for typography, color and print. Combining this with my love for coding and motion I like to figure out innovative ways to use design and web for digital spaces. Creating an experience fitted to the story behind a page.
I believe we are more creative in a space where we connect with each other. Everyone has different skills, opinions and questions. We learn from each from each other and we develop together. I love creating these types of spaces or being a part of them.
Exhibitions
2022: Rembrandt Revival: Publication for exhibition of the collection of Neeke Schoorl, Rembrandthuis Amsterdam
2021: FUSE EXPO: exhibition with work of 10 photography students inside Foam café, Amsterdam
2020: Lost & Found: Online exhibition inside Google Maps, Hembrugterrein Amsterdam
ABRI-Magazine: Magazine about tourism and staying at home, Academiegalerie (AG), Utrecht
Publications
2019: Kleurrijk Japan: Publication with illustrations and detailed information about exhibited japanese posters. The publication was presented to Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam as a gift.
2018: EKSPO: Exhibition with different publications combined with a 4hr radio program, HKU Utrecht
Positions
2020 - present: Freelance webdesign and web development
2022 - present: Freelance assistent of Anne Roos Boek & Papier Restauratie
2021 - present: Designer, web-developer, co-founder of FUSE EXPO
2022 - 2023: Coördinator of HKU Salon
2022: Public assistent, sales, horeca, Royal Theatre Carré, Amsterdam
Education / Internships
2023 - present: HKU X talent programme, University of Arts Utrecht
2018 - 2022: BA Graphic Design, University of Arts Utrecht (HKU)
2021: Internship Patty Morgan, Amsterdam
2019: Imagining Tomorrow exchange programme, Karlsruhe
2018: Media orientation year, University of Arts Utrecht (HKU)