Who I Am
I was born in London, England, and enjoyed my childhood living in the Middle East before returning to my native U.S.A. Throughout my life, beauty has been a valuable source of peace, inspiration, and refreshment. Consequently, I earned a B.A. in graphic design from Moravian College, Bethlehem, PA (the irony of the city name is not lost on me), and graduated with highest honors.
My faith and my experience of opposing cultures inform my work — I believe relationships (with Divinity, and with humanity) are the most meaningful things in life. Beauty can be an integral and constructive part of those relationships, even across language barriers. To that end, I gravitate toward direct and deep communication, bold design, glowing light, and intelligent humor. Capturing beauty and inviting others into it has been my life’s greatest motivation. Wired since birth to create, graphic design has been my perfect meeting of beauty and relationships.
More recently, I have been moving into the creation of digital art pieces. It is my hope that these pieces will inspire or encourage others and bring them some of the internal healing and peace that can come with beauty.
What I Do
I have worked in the field of Graphic Design since graduating. For me, one of the positive aspects of the field is that I have opportunities to apply my gifts in making others look good. As a result, I often go unrecognized for my contributions, but my clients have included Golden Corral Corporation, XKO Group, North Carolina Network, Carolina Fish Fry Company, Carrot-Top Industries, AlphaGraphics Atlanta West Midtown and ESPN Events.
Recent projects have included conceptualization and execution of 40- to 68-page college football game program books and sales manuals, 16- to 48-page catalogs, social media images, online ad campaigns, food-service brand identity and related promotional element sets, animated ads, email and web ads, print ads, pop-up and horizontal banners, billboards, brochures, business collateral, calendars, cards, flags, online flipbooks, flyers, FSIs, illustrations, logos, photography and photo alterations, postcards, various posters, signage, table covers, trade show tents and graphics, window clings, yard signs, and commission digital artwork.
What Others Say
"Thanks again so much for everything, Michelle! You saved the day!" — Evan S., Carrot-Top Industries
"Love it!" — Brian M., AlphaGraphics Atlanta West Midtown
"This is an outstanding job, Michelle!" — Kerri G.
"You SO deserve the kudos and congrats! I'm thrilled to be partnering with you on this adventure!" — Rob B. for Carolina Fish Fry Co.
"I am really excited to work on this project with you. I love the work that you do for us and you make it easy. Thank you!" — Crystal O., Carrot-Top Industries
"You have done such a great job of making something beautiful out of a mixture of different pieces. Thanks so much!" — Tina W., Carrot-Top Industries
"IT LOOKS GREAT Michelle." — Mary M. for Golden Corral Corporation
"Your talents are many and we so appreciate all you do to help us look good!" — Sandy C., Golden Corral Corporation
So...how can I bring beauty into your world? Contact me.