Photo by Tim van der Most

Links
The Substitutes
hOUTSKOOL
Volksrekorders
Autres Directions
Cockroach

Bram Nijssen (1981) is an independent graphic designer
since 2004. Next to this he has
been and still is involved in a
variety of collaborative projects
and performances since 1996.

Education
2000-2004 / BA Graphic Design, Utrecht School of the Arts / HKU
(with honours)

Experience
Since 2008 / Designmeister
& Editor at hOUTSKOOL
Since 2006 / Member, Artist
at Volksrekorders, Rotterdam
Since 2006 / Freelance Designer
at Niet Normaal, Amsterdam
2004-2006 / Founder & Publisher
at Autres Directions, Amsterdam
Since 2004 / Independent Graphic Designer, Utrecht
1996-2005 / Founder, Guitarist
& Bookings at Cockroach

Grants
2008 / Volksrekorders, Royal Dutch Embassy, Berlin (D)
2007 / Volksrekorders, Royal Dutch Embassy, Zagreb (HR)
2006 / Starters Stipend, The Netherlands Foundation for Visual Arts, Design and Architecture
2005 / Starters Stipend, The Netherlands Foundation for Visual Arts, Design and Architecture
2004 / RIJK, Autres Directions,
Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds

Exhibitions & Events (selection)
2009
- BLURRR, TENT.10, Rotterdam
- Dutch Design Database, Graphic Design Museum, Breda
- Wereldboek, Culturele Bazaar, Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam
2008
- Zap-U #5, Toonkamer, Utrecht
- Play Fast or Don't #5, Hradec Králové (CZ)
- UNIT, De Nieuwe Salon, Utrecht
- 23rd International Biennial of Graphic Design Brno (CZ)
- Goethe Institute, Rotterdam
- Residency at 20th International Short Film Festival, Dresden (D)
- Cities and Objects, Nieuwe Vide, Haarlem
2007
- 3rd Web Biennial, Istanbul Contemporary Art Museum (TR)
- Pecha Kucha, Club 11, Amsterdam
- Residency at 7th UrbanFestival,
Of Other Spaces, Zagreb (HR)
- B.a.d Events #2, Rotterdam
- Stage #1, WEI, Eindhoven
- Mooi Marginaal, Museum Meermanno, Den Haag
2006
- Beurs voor Kleine Uitgevers, Paradiso, Amsterdam
- Foto Drukwerk, Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam
- 9th DRUKsel, Leopoldskazerne, Gent (B)
- 10 Years Mihoen!, ACU, Utrecht
2005
- Beurs voor Kleine Uitgevers, Paradiso, Amsterdam
- Dutch Design Awards, Klokgebouw, Eindhoven
- Beyond, Leidsche Rijn
- Expodium, Utrecht
- Trashfest #9, Hoogeveen
- Villa Amalias, Athens (GR)
- Biologiko, Thessaloniki (GR)

"A good relationship between the photographer and graphic designer is of a crucial importance and I am happy to have such one with Bram. From my personal experience I can say that he is not only a great young professional, but has qualities for understanding other’s work and vision and make it make better sense on the pages of a book."
- Vesselina Nikolaeva, 07/2009 (Bulgarian/Dutch photographer)

"Brams graduation project was as special as the projects he is doing nowadays: design that combines intelligence, wit, engagement and strategic anarchism. I wish there were more designers like Bram.
The world would be a nicer place."
- Kirsten Algera, 12/2008 (Lecturer Graphic Design Department/HKU)

"It's very nice to work with Bram.
Not only he makes beautiful things, he knows a lot about his profession too. He has a clear vision on what terms good design should meet. However, Bram is not dogmatic, on the contrary, he listens carefully to your wishes and ideas and always gives an honest opinion."
- Lieke Timmermans, 11/2008 (Marketing/Communication)