That’s me! đ¤
About
I am Max Mainio Beidler, a Graphic Designer whose work lives at the intersection of tradition and technology. As a dual citizen of Finland and the United States, I carry with me the perspective of two cultures — and while I reside on the West Coast today, Helsinki, Finland, will always be my home.
My curiosity lies in exploring how emerging tools — from generative design methods and procedural systems to artificial intelligence and variable typography — can expand the possibilities of visual expression. At the same time, I remain grounded in the value of craft, materiality, and design traditions that give work depth and meaning.
I am motivated by the idea that design is never static. It is an evolving field where experimentation, innovation, and cultural perspective come together to imagine what doesn’t yet exist.
Skills
Software
Adobe:
Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Lightroom, After Effects, Premier Pro, XD
3D:
Blender, Cinema 4D, Maya, Houdini, Unreal Engine, Rhino
Web:
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, p5.js, Figma, Webflow
Other:
Design
Print:
RISOgraph, Inkjet & Laser printing, Silkscreen, Letterpress, Various print publication binding methods
Fine arts:
Digital photography, Film photography, Darkroom, Studio photography, Photo-post production, Drawing, Illustration
Interpersonal
Leadership:
NCO leadership training course, Camp counselor training & experience
Language:
Education
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, Rhode Island, USA 2018 – 2023
BFA degree — Graphic Design.
Torkkeli Helsinki's Upper Secondary School of Visual Arts
Helsinki, Finland 2015 – 2018
High school degree, and diplomas in fine arts and multimedia.