Michael Nguyen
© 2025 Michael Nguyen

Hi, I’m Michael Nguyen, a Berlin-based visual storyteller passionate about bringing ideas to life across mediums.

My work spans editorial, branding, illustration, stop-motion, infographics, and paper art, all grounded in a desire to craft meaningful, resonant narratives.


Influenced by culture, art, and faith, I explore how visual storytelling can connect people and ideas in compelling ways. From co-founding a film company to leading creative teams and facilitating workshops, I thrive in collaborative spaces where disciplines intersect.


I currently work as a Visual Communication Designer at a cyber security company, where I’m helping shape the visual language of complex, sensitive topics through thoughtful design and clear communication. It's an exciting challenge that allows me to bridge clarity and creativity in a highly technical field.


Beyond the screen, I bring stories into three dimensions through paper sculpting, an artistic pursuit that has led to international exhibitions, viral recognition, awards, teaching opportunities, and most recently, an honorary guest invitation to the Origami Deutschland convention, where I exhibited and taught workshops.


If you're looking for a creative partner who blends conceptual thinking with hands-on design, let’s connect. While I’m now working in-house full time, I remain open to select freelance collaborations where stories matter and collaboration is key. You can contact me anytime at: hello.nguyen.michael@gmail.com

Clients

German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection


German Federal Foreign Office


Clienia Psychiatric Center


Karuna Kompass


University of Applied Sciences Potsdam


Technical University Brandenburg


German Design Graduates


Bannerhero


Stoffel


East Militant Records


Einstein Kaffee


CENETEC


TD CORP – IT SOLUTIONS


Maestoso Vietnam


Asia Spa – gesund & schön






Work

SECUINFRA

JUL 2025 – present

Visual Communication Designer


MAYUNCCHIGAMI

OCT 2020 – present

Origami Artist / Paper Sculptor


Freelance

MAY 2021 – present

Communication Designer


SchnickSchnack! Productions

MAY 2021 – AUG 2023

Co-founder & Filmmaker


Infographics Group

OCT 2018 – SEP 2019

Infographic Artist


TD CORP – IT SOLUTIONS

JAN 2018 – FEB 2018

NOV 2013 – FEB 2014

Graphic Designer


Bereznitsky Kiev.Berlin Gallery

MAR 2009

Art Gallery Assistant




Workshops

Origami Convention Workshops

Bildungszentrum Erkner

MAY 29 – JUN 1, 2025

  • * The Art of Shaping
  • * Model: Standing Crane
  • * Gesture Folding

  • Drawing & Coffee
  • Envision Berlin @ Sprig
  • NOV 30, 2024 – present
  • Creative workshop host


English Origami Workshop

Discord | DEC 30, 2023

Co-organizer, presenter


German Origami Workshop

gather.town | APR 9, 2022

Co-organizer, presenter


InDesign Tutorial

FH Potsdam via Zoom

JUN 4+11, 2020

Instructor





Press & Recognition

35th International Origami Convention

Erkner, Germany

MAY 29 – JUN 1, 2025

Special guest, presenter, exhibitor


Exhibition @ Lyon Origami Convention

Lyon, France | OCT 25 – 27, 2024


Peter Buchan-Symons: Folding Fantasy

Vol. 2 | MAY 2024

Contributor


Interview in derFalter #81

Origami Deutschland | APR 2024


ENTFALTUNG: An origami exhibition w/ Envision Berlin

Berlin, Germany | JUN 8 – JUL 13, 2023

Solo exhibition


Online article on MyModerMet

APR 21, 2023


Viral post on Reddit

APR 3, 2023


Joisel Awards

  • in: Figurative Interpretation

2021|Nominee

2022|1st place & Popular Vote

2023|2nd place & Popular Vote

2024|Nominee


Exceptional Folder

on CFC (Community for Creators of Origami) | since 2023


Origami Dan Shaping Contest #1

Discord | NOV 2022

Winner