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, awards, teaching opportunities, and special guest invitations to the Origami Deutschland convention and OrigaMIT in Massachusetts, USA. I also contribute to the editorial team of der Falter, the magazine of Origami Deutschland.

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

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 University Lecture

OrigamiUSA via Zoom

MAR 28, 2026

Origami Convention Workshops

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

NOV 15, 2025

Origami Convention Workshops

Bildungszentrum Erkner

MAY 29 – JUN 1, 2025

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

Highlights

Origami Unfolded @ Peabody Essex Museum

Salem, MA, USA

DEC 5, 2026 – SUMMER 2028

Exhibiting artist

Editorial Team, derFalter

Origami Deutschland

since Issue #85, 2026

Layout, photo editing & editorial contributions

Podcast interview with paperyourworld

(German-language origami podcast)

FEB 4, 2026

Interview in The Tech

(MIT student newspaper)

DEC 11, 2025

OrigaMIT Convention 2025

Cambridge, MA, USA

NOV 15, 2025

Special guest, presenter, exhibitor

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

Art O'Clock with Envision Berlin

Berlin, Germany | since JUN 2024

Participating artist

Peter Buchan-Symons: Folding Fantasy

Vol. 2 | MAY 2024

Contributor

Interview in derFalter #81

Origami Deutschland | APR 2024

ENTFALTUNG: An origami exhibition with Envision Berlin

Berlin, Germany | JUN 8 – JUL 13, 2023

Solo exhibition

Online article on MyModernMet

APR 21, 2023

Viral post on Reddit

(80K upvotes, 1.2K comments, 3.8M views) | APR 3, 2023

Joisel Awards

in: Figurative Interpretation

2021|Nominee

2022|1st place & Popular Vote

2023|2nd place & Popular Vote

2024 |Nominee

2025 |Popular Vote

Exceptional Folder

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

Origami Dan Shaping Contest #1

Discord | NOV 2022

Winner