Nina-Lou Simeon




Hi, I’m Nina-Lou Simeon, a visual artist, graphic designer and cultural facilitator.

I work at the intersection of art, visual communication, and cultural work,

    I create, 
          design,
             communicate,                
                   or facilitate, 

with a focus on

                  visual identities,
              books/editorial works,     
           exhibition design,
     and art education.


I believe in making art & culture  
        more accessible and inclusive through communication and art education.           


CONTACT

nina-lou.simeon@orange.fr
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Education
 Nordic Dual Master in Visual Studies and Art Education
2025-2027
Aalborg university / Aalto University
COPENHAGEN (DK) /HELSINKI (FI)


National art Bachelor
2022-2025
ESACM ECOLE SUPERIEURE d’Art
CLERMONT-FERRAND (FR)


Digital Graphic design Bachelor (Motion design and digital interface)
2019-2022
La MARTINIERE Diderot Design school
LYON (FR)



Employment  Junior graphic designer, NR2154
2025-2026
COPENHAGEN (DK)


Mediation and communication
intern, Kling og Bang art gallery
2025
REYKJAVIK (IS)


Independent tattoo artist
2018-2025
SELF-EMPLOYED


Communication and coordination intern, Artistes en résidence
2025
CLERMONT-FERRAND (FR)


Graphic and motion design intern, Maitre Chat creative agency
2023
LYON (FR)


Co-curriculum
 Designer of editorial communication and exhibition co-curator, In extenso gallery
OCT-MAY 2025
CLERMONT-FD (FR)



Production volunteer, CHART art fair
AUG 2025
COPENHAGEN (DK)



Art educator, La Balise art and cultural education ESACM hub
MAY 2025
CLERMONT-FD (FR)

Skills
Making skills

- Artistic remediation practice
- Graphic design and typography
- Motion design and 2D animation
- Web and UX UI design 
- Book design
- Photo/video capture & editing 
- Drawing and illustration
- Tattooing
- Curatorial writing and art space management
- Academic research and writing
- Softwares: Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Figma, Office365 suite, Procreate, Notion


Expert competencies

- Artistic direction
- Artistic / curatorial research
- Design thinking
- Knowledge of the contemporary art scene
- Project management
- Communication (print and digital)
- Cultural mediation and education
- Critical and analytical thinking


Relational capacities

- Reliability and flexibility
- Multidisciplinary thinking
- Initiatives and ideas provider
- Horizontal, collaborative and inclusive thinking
- Creativity and curiosity
- Project driven
- Communication and facilitation capacities

Languages

French NATIVE
English FLUENT
Danish BEGINNER
Italian BEGINNER






Last Updated 24.10.31











book design
curation
art & editorial 
project management


 Casting, amitiés côté jardin exhibition catalogue, In extenso, Clermont-Ferrand, FR, 2026

Conceptualized and led the design, production, and binding of exhibition booklet.
The publication includes artwork descriptions, a co-written fictional text, and a circular interview format in which each artist interviewed another. This structure echoes the exhibition’s themes of reciprocity and collective creation.

Curatorship, writing, communication, and installation of an exhibition in a curatorial committee. The exhibition explored themes of figuration, personification, and friendship, presenting works by Adrien Brahimi, Jimmy Beauquesne, Marie Ducaté, Ambre Kopac, Marie L’Hours, Elsa Muller, and Lorette Pouillon.



book design
research 
writing Digital labor : the invisible click work, Lyon, FR, 2022

Graphic conception, research, and writing of a thesis investigating the role of interface design in masking digital labor, proposing strategies for resistance and disruption.

The book features a cover coated with black thermochromic ink that becomes transparent upon touch, revealing the thesis title.


UI/UX
app design
visual identity Parages, app, 2021

Concept development, branding, and user experience design for a mobile app platform to share and discover local walks and hikes. Responsibilities included concept ideation, wireframing, and prototyping using Adobe XD and Figma.

book design
AR motion design Internship report book, Lyon , FR, 2021

Produced internship report edition, incorporating AR animated illustrations created during the internship at Grabuge studio in Lyon. Integrated augmented reality features to enable interactive access to the animations, demonstrating skills in animation, AR implementation, and digital publishing workflows.





curation
graphic design
 Périmètre Contemporain, digital curation platform, 2025

Creation, management and graphic design of Périmètre Contemporain, a platform dedicated to the dissemination of so-called “decentralized” contemporary art. It targets artists working in the field of visual and plastic arts outside major capitals. The platform operates primarily on Instagram and functions through open calls for participation.




book design
creative writing
drawing

 Fog, dry eyes and tempered glass, Fine Art thesis book, Clermont-Ferrand, FR, 2025

Fog, Dry Eyes, and Tempered Glass is a creative thesis exploring the theme of growing up with the Internet in the early 21st century. Combining editorial design, illustration, and creative writing, the work reflects on digital imagery and spaces as formative elements of identity and emotion, beyond a real/virtual divide.

motion design
sound designSomnolence, video, 2021

Developed an visual and auditory narrative based on a haiku by Henri Chevignard and from sounds I recorded. Created vector-based animations and integrated sound design to enhance the storytelling experience.



creative writing
performance
editorial design Handout of the performance How to cry - a ritual of lacrymancia, Clermont-Ferrand, FR, 2025

Writing and design of a public handout containing the script of the performance How to Cry – A Ritual of Lacrymancia.




motion design
visual identity


Re-textured, 2021

Created visuals and a motion design teaser for a commission from the techno festival Re-textured. Shot and used footages of landscapes distorted by speed aboard a train to emphasize fast and exciting music.


book design
research writing What is beauty for ?, One-off edition, Lyon, FR, 2021

Writing and editorial design of a research paper exploring the relationship between beauty and function, based on a case study of designer Stefan Sagmeister.




graphic design
book design
exhibition design

 Junior graphic designer for NR2154, Copenhagen, DK, 2025-2026

From september 2025 to july 2026 I worked as a student assistant graphic designer for NR2154 in Copenhagen. The studio has a focus on books and exhibition design. I had the opportunity to work on projects for notably The National Museum SMK, Willumsens Museum, Aros museum, Davids Collection and NOMA.





motion design
2D animation
Showreel