Pushing pixels, taking photos and making designs pop since 2009.

Hey there, I’m Michael and I love making thoughtful, human-centered design with good people. I've worked in marketing and digital creative since my first internship out of college in Austin before making my way up to the beautiful landscapes of Oregon.

Culture and community are some of my driving forces, along with a fast shutter speed and some well kerned typography. I love creative problem solving and have a knack for finding design solutions that are on strategy and in budget. And if we’re lucky, nice to look at too.

Hardworking, adaptable, and collaborative, "any team would be lucky to have him", says my former creative director Courtenay Hamiester. “He’s a swell guy”, says my mom.

Agencies I’ve been lucky to work with over the years:

Le Colibri Studio Portland, OR • Fish Marketing Portland, OR • Razorfish Austin, TX + Portland, OR • Sockeye Creative Portland, OR • Liquid Agency Portland, OR • SET Creative Portland, OR • HERENOW Creative Portland, OR • Embody Design Co Nashville, TN • Screamer Company Austin, TX

Creative Process

Research & Insight

01

The initial phase of a creative project always begins with intel - from informal conversation, client questionnaires and market research to Pinterest boards and sketches.

I consider all design projects to be collaborative by nature - whether with a client, team, or audience. A mutual understanding of goals and strategy from the outset is a huge component of campaign success.

Iterate & Explore

02

With a clear strategy in mind, we can begin creating: honing in on styles, iterating concepts, and getting our hands dirty. The work brings various ideas together so that project goals and brand elements harmonize. Copywriting, image making, content generating - this stage is when the ideas come to life.

Execute &
Deliver

03

Once the team is in agreement with the best creative solution, it’s time for development and deployment. From management of deliverable files to spot checking and proofing before the project goes live, I ensure quality at every step along the way. Detail oriented, dialed, and delivered.

  • "Michael has a strong passion for doing great work that is always on strategy. He genuinely cares about client success and routinely goes above and beyond client expectations."

    Nate Parr, President of Fish Marketing

  • "Michael put 100% into the work and never ceased to impress his team and our clients with his design solutions. He is a rare creative partner in the sense that he’s a consummate professional while being so much fun to work with!"

    Lacey Hinkle Account Manager

  • "He has that all-important combination of seemingly boundless creativity, exceptional design skills, and an ever-evolving understanding of current design trends."

    Courtenay Hameister, Creative Director

Drop me a line!

I’d love to learn more about what we can make together.