About Me

Hi, I’m Michael Merrill, a graphic designer with 25 years of experience focused on packaging and web design. I’ve been fortunate to have my work recognized with a few industry awards, but what matters most to me is creating design that actually works and helps brands tell their story clearly while connecting with the right audience.

I approach every project with a balance of strategy and creativity, whether it’s developing packaging that stands out on the shelf or building web experiences that are intuitive, engaging, and on-brand. Good design should look great, but it also needs to perform.

Over the years, I’ve worked with a mix of established brands and growing businesses, which keeps my perspective fresh and adaptable. Every project is different, and I enjoy digging in, understanding what makes each client unique, and bringing that to life in a way that feels authentic and effective.

Contact Me

email: michael@mmcodesign.com

phone: 564-219-6805

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Michael Merrill

📍 Portland, OR | 📧 michael@mmcodesign.com | 📞 564-219-6805
🌐 www.MMcoDesign.com

Profile

Creative Director & Graphic Designer with 20+ years of experience in branding, packaging, UI/UX, and digital design. Award-winning leader skilled at elevating brands, directing teams, and creating innovative campaigns for global clients.

Experience

MMco Design — Portland, OR
Owner & Creative Director | 2003–Present

Founded and lead a boutique design studio specializing in branding, packaging, and digital design.
Deliver creative strategies for startups and global brands (7-Up, Nickelodeon, NYT Online).
Oversee all phases of design from concept to execution.

The Bolt.com — New York, NY
Design Director | 2000–2003

Directed design for a leading community-based e-commerce platform.
Developed UI/UX and branding systems, boosting engagement and retention.
Managed a team of designers, collaborating with engineers and marketing.

The Main Quad — San Francisco, CA
Creative Director | 1997–2000

Drove creative strategy and design for an early online community platform.
Built brand identity and web design architecture from the ground up.

Education

Portland State University — 4-Year Graphic Design Program
Art Center College of Design, Pasadena — 2-Year Design Program

Awards

ID Magazine — Best of Packaging
AIGA Silver Pencil — UI Design

Publications

HTML Web Magic

Clients

7-Up · Scholastic Books · Beringer Vineyards · Nickelodeon · Tokyo Pop (Kim Possible) · New York Times Online · Oldsmobile · Embassy Suites

Skills