Who Am I?
My name is Chris Michel and I'm a Graphic Designer based in Fresno (Clovis), CA. I have been designing for print and web since 2005. From then on I have developed many successful projects and client relationships.
While obtaining my degree in Graphic Design from CSU Fresno, I gained experience designing for a multitude of applications, including hand-coding web sites, branding the identity of a new company, and advertising. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments. I am experienced in website design, print based design, and logo design. If I haven't done it, chances are I can figure out how.
Wine Labels
I had to research three different wine regions and come up with a name and design for each of those regions. I used Washington, New Zealand and Chile. My New Zealand wine, "Haka", recently won a student Addy!
Branding and Advertising
The goal of this project was to design an identity for a skateboard clothing company and come up with advertisements. My concept was to use subtle grunge elements to evoke a feeling familiar to demographic.
Invitation Package
The Fresno Advertising Federation came to our class and presented us with this project. We designed the invitation a mailing package for the upcoming Honors Lunchoen. I went with a small and shiny theme.
Brochure Design
This project came from my current place of employment. The goal was to create a promotional brochure for an upcoming missions trip to Fresno, CA, but the pastor wanted to trick the students by calling it Onserf.
Identity System
The DCAC is a non-profit group that came to our class. Our job was to create an identity system for them along with a grand opening flyer and a website template.
Mailer/Poster Design
I was hired by Arte Americas to design their summer line-up poster. I had to make the poster fold up into a mailer for easy mailing. I tried to mix ideas from Mondrian paintings and themes from Hispanic culture.
Identities
These are logos that I designed either for school projects or freelance clients. Shown is the black and white version of the logo. Just mouse over each logo to see the color version. These do not get any larger.
Web
Art & Design Website for Fresno State
Joan Sharma Gallery WebsiteGallery Website for Artist, Joan Sharma
The Learning is Living Foundation Website
DCAC Website
Downtown Community Art Collective Website
Miscellaneous
- Quote Poster
- Leave Your Mac at Home Poster
- Dances on the Edge Theatre Poster
- Facts in Focus Illustration
- Frailty Font Poster
This Section is where I will swap out different pieces that I like, but aren't quite as in depth as some of the other projects. These will mostly be posters and illustrations. Click on each image to view the design. I look forward to feedback, so please shoot me and email through my contact form in the section below.
Contact
Contacting Chris Michel
I am currently looking for full-time employment as a graphic/web designer. I am also accepting new freelance clients. If you are interested please contact me via my contact form to the right.
City: Fresno - Clovis, CA
Phone: 559.281.0648
Email: cm@chrismdesign.com
