About

Michael J. Salter is a creative director and graphic designer. Currently serving as Associate Creative Director for Rent Control Creative Studio.

I am always seeking opportunities to expand my work and am open to new clients, collaborators, and creative partners.

Interested in culturally relevant, idea-based creative work.Focus on Art Direction, Branding, Packaging, Editorial



c.2024


Selected Client List

Ford Motor Company
Kia
Volkswagen
Porsche
Mitsubishi
Disney
Coca-Cola
HTC
Seagate Technologies
OluKai
Alternative Apparel
Vans
Quiksilver
Roxy
Universal Music Group / Interscope
Luxottica
ASICS
Jose Cuervo
Stance
University of California, Los Angeles
UCLA Health
The David Geffen School of Medicine
USC Rossier
The California State University
Danner
Monster Energy
Roark


Press

Gold Award, Blueprint Magazine, Annual UCDA Design Competition, ucda.com
Communication Arts, 
OluKai, Advertising Annual, p. 77, commarts.com/exhibit
Still Developing: A Story of Instant Gratification, p. 78
Packaging Identity, Index Book, p. 270
Brochures, Index Book, pp. 24-25, 188-189


Community

Reviewer, Chapman University annual undergraduate portfolio review
Teaching Assistant, Tustin Area Fine Arts Council graphic design workshop

Guest Lecturer, Eastern Michigan University, AIGA design lecture series
Member, AIGA Detroit Chapter
President, Eastern Michigan University AIGA Student Chapter


Contact

michaelj@salter.work

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