Hello.

I'm Michael

On one hand, I enjoy talking about coffee, cars, and comedy. On the other hand, I like talking about tacos and tech. If you want to make my day, you just put those hands together!

First things first.

I am motivated by finding problems and applying the best solution. I learn quickly what works and what doesn’t, moving toward success rather than getting bogged down. Thriving through collaboration and guided by feedback and insightful information, I am able to push my work further toward excellent outcomes—seeing possibilities instead of challenges and curiously investigating their potential. My respectful persistence and optimism allow me to calibrate priorities and have humility toward my work.

Respectfully persistent?

This is how I think about myself when it comes to facing challenges. Never deterred—tenaciously moving forward—while always respecting the need to let go when necessary.

What can you expect from me on day one?

I am enthusiastic and passionate when it comes to design. My experience as a designer has taught me there is no place for ego. I am humble, always ready for feedback, and always growing. I am all about teamwork, deeply thought-out solutions, and efficient precise workflows. Working smarter not harder is how I approach my work. (When the workflow is fast, there is more time to make strong decisions around the design itself.)

A few things about me.

I’ve always thought about the people interacting with my designs and the constraints involved in the presentation medium. Designing better solutions and the tinkering that can happen in the process keep work fresh. I enjoy a hands-on experience, exploring and creating as I go, as well as learning from each experience.
Coffee lover
I've invested in quality coffee gear and use it daily—let's just say it's the focus of my kitchen
Car enthusiast
The meeting of design and function. sometimes done well and other times not so much—I love experiencing classic and modern cars
Comedy fan
There is always something we can laugh about
Paddle boarder
Relaxing on the water-floating until the sun turns me redder than I'd like
PC gamer
I enjoy playing video games and building my own computers for that purpose
Sound Engineer
I have been known to setup and run sound for live events on occasions, where I like to balance the band and the audience needs accordingly—I adapt to the demands and feel comfortable experimenting and problem-solving on the spot