Emily Yamaguchi is a graphic designer and photographer based in the Netherlands. Born in New York and raised in Southern California’s music and creative scene, her work is shaped by alternative culture, a strong DIY ethos, and a collaborative approach. Her practice primarily focuses on graphic design, visual identity, editorial work, and photography. She has worked closely with local and international touring artists, bringing a sharp eye for atmosphere, performance, and the moment.

Studio Yamaguchi is available for independent commissions, editorial projects, and creative collaborations.

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education
Piet Zwart Institute, Willem de Kooning Academy (WDKA), Master’s in Design | 2026–Present
ArtEZ University of the Arts, Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design | 2022–2026
Royal Academy of Art (KABK), The Hague, Orientation Course | 2021

Envision Visual Arts Conservatory, San Diego CA | 2020–2021
California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA, Visual Arts) | 2021
California Institute of the Arts (CalArts Extended Studies, Animation) | 2021

experience
Independent Designer & Photographer — Studio Yamaguchi | 2026–Present

Freelance Designer – Framer Framed, Amsterdam | 2026
Graphic Design Intern – Framer Framed, Amsterdam | 2025
Freelance Designer & Photographer, US & NL | 2018–Present
Live Sound/FOH Engineer, The Che Café Collective, UC San Diego | 2019–2021

exhibitions and awards
Media Arts Festival Arnhem – Exhibition, Focus Theater + Museum Arnhem, NL | 2024
Climate Affordances – Exhibition, Rozet Arnhem, NL | 2024
I Am Here, Here I Am – Exhibition, Rozet Arnhem, NL | 2023
California Art Scholar Award | 2021

languages
English, Japanese, Dutch (B1)