Maria Rull Bescós (1989) is a Spanish graphic designer and art director based in Amsterdam since 2019. She earned her BA in Multidisciplinary Design from EINA, University of Barcelona, in 2013, and a MFA in Graphic Design from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2018.
Maria has an international portfolio, having worked in Barcelona, Brazil, the United States, and The Netherlands. Her roles have ranged from freelancer to lead designer, contributing to projects across cultural, commercial, and local sectors. As a tutor in the Graphic Design department at the Royal Academy of Art, The Hague (KABK), Maria teaches Professional Practice Skills to third- and fourth-year students. In this role, she focuses on equipping students with essential skills for their future careers, guiding them through their internships, and helping them navigate the professional landscape of graphic design. Alongside her professional practice, Maria maintains an artistic practice and occasionally collaborates on research projects with fellow artists. Her work explores how form and visual communication can transcend language, geography, and culture, while constantly seeking new ways to innovate and connect through design.