Michael Dolejš (*1992) is a graphic designer with a keen interest in exploring the dynamic overlaps between digital, print and communication be it websites, apps, logotypes or visual identity systems.
He graduated from Faculty of Arts of University of West Bohemia in 2017 and started working with Studio Najbrt in the same year. He recently became a partner.
Apart from freelancing for many clients, he also worked in-house with many companies such as Ableton, STRV or Cleevio.
Work
- 2017—now / Studio Najbrt (Digital Graphic Designer – Fulltime)
- 2012—2017 / Cleevio (UX/UI Designer – Freelance)
- 2014—2015 / STRV (UX/UI Designer – Fulltime)
- 2012—now / Freelance Art Director and Graphic Designer
Internships
- 2009 / Perth College in Scotland (Graphic Design)
- 2014 / Nydrle Advertising Agency (Graphic Designer)
- 2017 / Ableton (early conceptual and UX research work on Ableton Note App)
Personal projects
Education
- 1998—2007 / ZJŠ Lupáčova (Language Elementary School)
- 2007—2010 / SSŠRT Michael (Graphic Design)
- 2010—2014 / University of West Bohemia, Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art (Graphic Design, doc. Ditta Jiřičková)
- 2014—2017 / University of West Bohemia, Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art (Graphic Design, doc. Kristýna Fišerová)
Talks & lectures
- 2022 / Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art, visiting profesor, winter semester
- 2023 / Melba Design Festival (with Jakub Spurný)
- 2024 / GetSmart Pilsen
- 2025 / CzechOnlineExpo
- 2025 / ACPD at Kumst, Brno
- 2025 / Zlín Design Week, Communication Design Jury
- 2025 / ACPD at Meat Design, Ostrava
Interviews & podcasts
- 2020 / Interview with Studio Najbrt (Footshop)
- 2021 / Detaility Podcast (Footshop)
- 2021 / Nadvorie Magazine (with Karla Gondeková)
- 2022 / Interview about the new SiteOne identity by Studio Najbrt
- 2023 / Design Talks: Studio Najbrt (with Jakub Spurný)
- 2024 / Apparence in TV series Identita by Czech Television (2/7 Media, 4/7 Education)
- 2024 / Apparence in TV interview about Aleš Najbrt at ArtZóna
- 2025 / Jídlo a Radost
- 2025 / The Brand Identity (Avenga)
Publications
Feel free to contact me for work inquiry or any other opportunities at michael.dolejs@me.com








