Sammy Hemerik is an independent multidisciplinary designer, based in the Netherlands. With a background in graphic design and design research, she balances visual communication with graphic sensibility to create thoughtfully executed solutions. Her work has a social-cultural approach and through visual research she strives for critical thinking in major social issues and this is where her work meets other disciplines.
Leiden | VWO level | Specialization in Culture & Society
2003-2009
internships:
Tinkebell. | Amsterdam
Research
2016
Jan Rothuizen | Amsterdam
Research & Illustration
2013
work experience:
Risograph workshop
Student assistent
2019
BAK, Basis voor Actuele Kunst
Host
2018
Studio Sammy Hemerik
Freelance Designer
2014-now
exhibitions:
Overfull Emptiness | MA Exhibition KMD
Bergen, Norway
2020
The Affluenza Center for Overconsumption | Kunstlageret
Bergen, Norway
2019
Power Object | KMD
Bergen, Norway | 2018
50% | De Stadstuin
Utrecht | 2018
50% | Koffie&Ik
Utrecht | 2017
50% | Rabarber
Utrecht | 2017
50% | KEEK
Utrecht 2017
Liminal Space | Academie Galerie | Utrecht | 2015
Liminal Space | Salone
Del Mobile | Milan | 2015
204426509 | Alumni exhibition HKU | Utrecht
2014
TENT.TOON | Werkspoor
kathedraal | Utrecht | 2013
Cinedans | Eye
Amsterdam | 2013
HQ | Academie Galerie
Utrecht | 2012
clients:
Dyrekassen
University of Bergen (UiB)
Kunstlageret
University of the Arts Utrecht (HKU)
Gemeente Utrecht
Universiteit Utrecht
Kuub.//Creative Agency
brÜder
In Leiden Huren
Hard//hoofd
KEEK Organic Eatery
AFS Nederland
GGD Hollands Midden
Find us in Slumberland
Hannekes Boom
Vergulden Eenhoorn
Meneer Nieges
Cannibal Royale
Franjo Studio
For questions, inquiries and collaborations feel free to contact:
Studio Sammy Hemerik
Visual Research & Design
info0701181422@sammyhemerik.nl
white space
What are the potentials of boredom in a world that is characterized by an accelerating time? And how can design be used to question a society in which boredom tends to be avoided?
Through visual research this project reveals a collectively, paradoxical approach towards boredom. By generating critical questions that stimulate thinking about the need for appreciation of boredom this project opens up a way towards revaluation.
The project aims to translate the complexity of the problem in such a way that the issue becomes accessible, tangible, perceptible and understandable. By the use of speculative design, a tool is created to communicate it and to form and involve an audience. The project exists in collaboration in which the design functions as an invitation to participate in the process of critical thinking.
What do we actually plan in our overfull agendas? And what do we wish to plan in the agenda of the future?