I'm a senior graphic designer and brand identity specialist with extensive experience shaping visual communications across digital, print, web, branding, and marketing channels. I craft visual narratives that translate complex concepts into clear, engaging designs and align with business objectives. I also lead projects from concept through production, collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams to ensure brand consistency and impactful results. With a hands-on, collaborative approach, I develop strategic identities, websites, and marketing materials for businesses, nonprofits, and creative professionals. I thrive on transforming ideas into compelling visuals, delivering on-brand solutions on time and with attention to detail.…

Michael Stone Aiken

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I'm a senior graphic designer and brand identity specialist with extensive experience shaping visual communications across digital, print, web, branding, and marketing channels. I craft visual narratives that translate complex concepts into clear, engaging designs and align with business objectives. I also lead projects from concept through production, collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams to ensure brand consistency and impactful results. With a hands-on, collaborative approach, I develop strategic identities, websites, and marketing materials for businesses, nonprofits, and creative professionals. I thrive on transforming ideas into compelling visuals, delivering on-brand solutions on time and with attention to detail.…

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I’m a senior graphic designer and brand identity specialist with extensive experience shaping visual communications across digital, print, web, branding, and marketing channels. I craft visual narratives that translate complex concepts into clear, engaging designs and align with business objectives. I also lead projects from concept through production, collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams to ensure brand consistency and impactful results.

With a hands-on, collaborative approach, I develop strategic identities, websites, and marketing materials for businesses, nonprofits, and creative professionals. I thrive on transforming ideas into compelling visuals, delivering on-brand solutions on time and with attention to detail.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer & Brand Identity Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2017 - Present
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.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Design at Southern New Hampshire University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

NRC Reactor Operator License
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026
Senior Reactor Operator License
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet
    Album Cover Design + Mockup

    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.