Michael Stone

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I’m Michael Stone, a graphic designer and creative leader based in Aiken, South Carolina, and I love building clear, consistent visual identities that work across print, digital, and real-world event environments.

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I’m Michael Stone, a graphic designer and creative leader based in Aiken, South Carolina, and I love building clear, consistent visual identities that work across print, digital, and real-world event environments. Through my work with conventions like GRCNA and ECCNA, I’ve led and supported branding that spans logos, websites, merchandise, attendee gifts, badges, and promotional materials—always with an eye toward accessibility and production-ready detail.

I also bring a disciplined, quality-focused mindset from 28 years in nuclear operations, quality assurance, and technical documentation. That background strengthens how I collaborate, review, and manage complex projects—translating requirements into cohesive creative systems and dependable deliverables from concept through final production.

  • Joined June 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Energy & Utilities
  • Education

Projects · 1

This concept explores the creation of a release-ready album cover and vinyl mockup for a fictional music project, combining surreal fine art with bold typographic design. The artwork features a haunting, dreamlike composition inspired by gothic symbolism, creating a cinematic visual identity that supports the mood and narrative of the music. The project demonstrates my approach to album packaging, art direction, typography, and presentation, showcasing how original artwork can be transformed into a polished, market-ready release for both digital streaming platforms and physical vinyl formats.

Album Cover Design + Mockup
  • Concept Artist
  • Graphic Designer
  • Illustrator

Work experience· 4 roles

Graphic Design Chair · 29th East Coast Convention of Narcotics Anonymous (ECCNA 29)Jan 2025 – Jun 2026 · 1 yr 6 mos

Directed visual branding and attendee communications for the June 2026 convention, spanning logos, website and digital communications, merchandise, and attendee materials. Created a mobile-friendly, QR-code-accessible information hub consolidating programming, campus maps, and key attendee information. Worked with stakeholders to translate event needs into cohesive, accessible, production-ready communications.

Graphic Design Vice Chair / Graphic Design Chair / Convention Vice Chair and Chair / Board of Directors · Georgia Regional Convention of Narcotics Anonymous (GRCNA)Jan 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 11 mos

Volunteer convention leadership and graphic design coordination for annual events. Developed and supported convention visual identities across logos, websites, branded apparel, mugs, caps, attendee gifts, badges, and promotional materials. Coordinated creative requirements with convention leadership, graphic design, and registration teams to maintain consistency across deliverables and production formats. Continued contributing design and registration support while serving in leadership roles and on the board.

Freelance Graphic Designer & Brand Identity Designer · FreelanceJan 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 11 mos

Provide creative services across branding, marketing, print, and digital platforms. Design brand identity systems, logos, typography standards, color palettes, and brand guidelines; create WordPress-based websites and responsive digital experiences; produce brochures, ads, event materials, signage, presentations, and campaigns; develop editorial layouts and infographics; design social media graphics and digital marketing assets; manage projects from discovery to final production; collaborate with clients to translate business goals into effective visual communication; maintain consistency across brand standards.

Nuclear Operations / Quality Assurance / Technical Communications (Senior Reactor Operator, formerly held) · Commercial Nuclear Generating Stations & U.S. Department of Energy facilities (multiple sites)Jan 1976 – Jan 2004 · 28 yrs 1 mo

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Design · Southern New Hampshire University2030 – 2026
Graphic design studies · Southern New Hampshire University2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

NRC Senior Reactor Operator license (Hatch Units 1 and 2)2030 – 2026

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