Julia July: Independent Graphic Designer and Artist

Julia July is a graphic designer and visual artist operating an independent creative studio in Leiden, Netherlands. Having studied Graphic Design at the Willem de Kooning Academy in Rotterdam, Julia July has developed a practice that navigates the intersection of functional visual communication and experimental artistic research. Her work often involves a combination of analog and digital techniques to explore new forms and materials. Julia July is actively involved in the local creative community, participating in initiatives such as De Supermarkt and De MakersCentrale Leiden. Between 2019 and 2024, she was a member of the artist collective and crew of ROEM Leiden. Her extensive portfolio includes collaborations with prominent institutions like Universiteit Leiden, Museum de Lakenhal, and the Leiden International Film Festival. Operating from Studio De KLOS, Julia July continues to push the boundaries of design through both autonomous projects and professional assignments, focusing on the various possibilities of visual storytelling and research-driven creation.