Michel began his creative journey in Newport Beach, California. His love of art helped set him on the path of becoming a professional designer and animator. In 2009 he graduated with his BA in Studio Art from CSU Fullerton, where he developed the skills and creative sense that have made him the artist he is today. In 2011 Michel earned his Masters in Negotiation and Dispute Resolution from Creighton University. His unique skill set made him an ideal leader for Mapperarti's award winning design team. Under his leadership, the team created both print and digital campaigns for brands including Fairmont, Four Seasons, The Ritz Carlton, MGM, The Dorchester Collection, Hyatt, and many more.
Michel left Mapperarti in 2017 to build his own business and has since worked with clients such as Chicken of the Sea Frozen Foods, Pop Heavy Design, and TerriTool® on custom branding, packaging, web design, and app development. His packaging work can be seen on the shelves of large retailers such as Costco, Whole Foods, Walmart, Target, Trader Joes, and Kroger.