Marieke den Ouden is a graphic designer based in Arnhem, working in the field of social design with a strong focus on language, sustainability, and public engagement. Her multidisciplinary practice spans motion, editorial, and photography, with storytelling at its core.

Marieke is interested in how design can make complex systems visible and accessible, using visual language to foster inclusive, critical conversations. She draws on the concept of public pedagogy - learning beyond formal education - to create work that invites interaction, reflection, and collective meaning-making.

She previously worked at the design agency De Designpolitie and the international design platform What Design Can Do, contributing to socially engaged design projects for clients such as Movies that Matter, the Dutch Government and the Rotterdamse Academie van Bouwkunst

Her current clients include UNESCO, the Municipality of Arnhem, and the Dutch Design Foundation. Marieke also serves as a board member at Crafts Council Netherlands, supporting sustainable practices and cross-disciplinary dialogue. In the summer months, she mentors aboard traditional tall ships, continuing her exploration of slow, embodied learning.

Marieke den Ouden
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