I’m Michelle Stidham, a multidisciplinary creative with 16+ years of experience helping brands define and strengthen their identity through thoughtful design and strategy. I specialize in translating ideas into clear, compelling visual systems that elevate brand presence and connect with audiences. I believe great design is grounded in strong principles—structure, clarity, and discipline are universal. Today I lead art direction and visual design at Cardamom while shaping brand campaigns for agency and independent clients. I also design for Towson University’s enrollment materials and collaborate with global teams at Amadeus, translating user needs into intuitive experiences across print, digital, and social platforms. I thrive on turning complex ideas into cohesive brands.

Michelle Stidham

I’m Michelle Stidham, a multidisciplinary creative with 16+ years of experience helping brands define and strengthen their identity through thoughtful design and strategy. I specialize in translating ideas into clear, compelling visual systems that elevate brand presence and connect with audiences. I believe great design is grounded in strong principles—structure, clarity, and discipline are universal. Today I lead art direction and visual design at Cardamom while shaping brand campaigns for agency and independent clients. I also design for Towson University’s enrollment materials and collaborate with global teams at Amadeus, translating user needs into intuitive experiences across print, digital, and social platforms. I thrive on turning complex ideas into cohesive brands.

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I’m Michelle Stidham, a multidisciplinary creative with 16+ years of experience helping brands define and strengthen their identity through thoughtful design and strategy. I specialize in translating ideas into clear, compelling visual systems that elevate brand presence and connect with audiences. I believe great design is grounded in strong principles—structure, clarity, and discipline are universal.

Today I lead art direction and visual design at Cardamom while shaping brand campaigns for agency and independent clients. I also design for Towson University’s enrollment materials and collaborate with global teams at Amadeus, translating user needs into intuitive experiences across print, digital, and social platforms. I thrive on turning complex ideas into cohesive brands.

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ART DIRECTOR & VISUAL DESIGN LEAD at Cardamom
January 1, 2010 - Present
Provide art direction and design leadership for agency and independent clients; conceptualize and execute integrated brand campaigns across print, digital, and social platforms; lead marketing initiatives that increase brand awareness, client acquisition, and campaign performance.
Senior Designer at Towson University
January 1, 2011 - Present
Lead creative design of print and digital enrollment marketing materials promoting university programs; ensure consistency and compliance with Towson University brand standards across all materials; contribute to campaign ideation including logo design, messaging, merchandising, and web solutions.
Brand & Visual Design Consultant at Amadeus
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2021
Collaborate remotely with global teams on complex international projects; Led end-to-end UX design including experience maps, wireframes, flows, and interactive prototypes; translate user pain points into intuitive digital experiences aligned with product goals.
Adjunct Professor at Community College of Baltimore County
December 31, 2010 - December 30, 2016
Developed curriculum, assignments, and assessments aligned with departmental learning objectives.

Education

MFA in Integrated Design at University of Baltimore
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026
BFA in Graphic Design at Maryland Institute College of Art
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services