Hi! I'm a multidisciplinary designer blending visual, brand, digital, and print design. I earned my Master of Design in Digital Futures from OCAD University and a BFA in Graphic Design from MICA, and I've lived in eight countries, shaping a global, culturally aware perspective. Currently I run Black Bird Design as a freelance designer, collaborating with clients worldwide, from Johns Hopkins and CDC to Sony Music, creating bold, meaningful design experiences that connect with diverse audiences.…

Merel Ververs-Spiegel

Hi! I'm a multidisciplinary designer blending visual, brand, digital, and print design. I earned my Master of Design in Digital Futures from OCAD University and a BFA in Graphic Design from MICA, and I've lived in eight countries, shaping a global, culturally aware perspective. Currently I run Black Bird Design as a freelance designer, collaborating with clients worldwide, from Johns Hopkins and CDC to Sony Music, creating bold, meaningful design experiences that connect with diverse audiences.…

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Hi! I’m a multidisciplinary designer blending visual, brand, digital, and print design. I earned my Master of Design in Digital Futures from OCAD University and a BFA in Graphic Design from MICA, and I’ve lived in eight countries, shaping a global, culturally aware perspective.

Currently I run Black Bird Design as a freelance designer, collaborating with clients worldwide, from Johns Hopkins and CDC to Sony Music, creating bold, meaningful design experiences that connect with diverse audiences.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Dutch
Fluent
German
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Digital Designer Consultant at Sony Music Entertainment
August 25, 2019 - Present
Design GIFs for artists’ album releases for Sony Music Entertainment. These GIFs are available for anyone to use on social media platforms.
Graphic Designer at BCT Design Group
February 10, 2025 - August 27, 2026
Designed murals, presentations, event invitations, signage and wayfindings, and created detailed 3D models.
Graphic Designer at Post City Magazine + Streets of Toronto
November 6, 2023 - January 6, 2025
Designed news sections, section covers, and advertisements in the magazine. Created social media posts for Instagram. Edited and created marketing and sales materials and merchandise.
Visual Designer at Table Sage
June 1, 2020 - September 20, 2021
Created posts and stories weekly for their Instagram. Designed newsletters and created designs for their website.
Graphic Designer at The Maryland Team at ReMax
January 12, 2026 - July 31, 2020
Designed their team logo, advertising banners, business cards, flyers, social media pages, marketing materials, signage, edited photos, and assisted with staging homes.
Graphic Designer Freelance at Phyto Foods
October 13, 2025 - January 5, 2026
Designed logos for a startup company Phyto Foods.
Graphic Designer Freelance at Center for Humanitarian Health - The Lancet Commission
August 12, 2024 - October 21, 2024
Designed logos for the Center for Humanitarian Health - The Lancet Commission.
Graphic Designer Johns Hopkins at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
February 10, 2020 - April 27, 2020
Designed newsletters for Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Brand Designer Freelance at Burning Bush
July 6, 2020 - October 26, 2020
Designed multiple logos, labels for packaging and a menu for Burning Bush.
Graphic Designer Freelance at Blue Cactus Financial
March 9, 2020 - June 22, 2020
Designed logos for the company Blue Cactus Financial.
Graphic Designer Freelance at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
July 8, 2019 - September 23, 2019
Designed brochures for a course Health Emergencies in Large Populations (H.E.L.P.) at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Graphic Designer at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
July 2, 2018 - July 30, 2018
Designed logos for the Emergency Response and Recovery Branch at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Education

Master of Design in Digital Futures at Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Master of Design in Digital Futures at Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD University)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020

Qualifications

Dean’s List - MICA
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Dean’s List - MICA
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Dean’s List - MICA
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Dean’s List - MICA
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Presidential Scholarship - MICA
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Honor Roll Award CDL
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Most Improved Student Award CDL
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Dean’s List - MICA
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Recognition Award Scholarship - MICA
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Presidential Scholarship - MICA
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Honor Roll Award CDL
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Most Improved Student Award CDL
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other, Real Estate & Construction, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Retail

Skills

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