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Hi there

My name is Mike. I’m an interdisciplinary designer fascinated by the balance of contrasts. Through creative coding, I explore the edges of visual comfort — looking for beauty in friction. I believe the soul of a project lies in its process. My work is an ongoing dialogue between structure and disruption, allowing the unexpected to coexist with the intentional.

Playground
  • Creative coding
  • Art direction
  • Brand strategy
  • Graphic design
  • Motion design

Musical influence

Me and music

Music has always been an extremely important influence on my work. The atmosphere in a room is key for me to tap into my creativity. I’ve gathered a collection of albums that have had a noteworthy impact on my creative life. The albums are presented in no particular order, although I will say that Bon Iver is my favorite artist of all time.

Album cover of 22, A Million

Bon Iver — 22, A Million

Album cover of Circles

Mac Miller — Circles

Album cover of Igor

Tyler, the Creator — Igor

Album cover of Actual Life (April 14 – December 17 2020)

Fred Again... — Actual Life (April 14 – December 17 2020)

Album cover of Hatful of Hollow

The Smiths — Hatful of Hollow

Album cover of SABLE, fABLE

Bon Iver — SABLE, fABLE

Album cover of (watch my moves)

Kurt Vile — (watch my moves)

Album cover of Swimming

Mac Miller — Swimming

Album cover of Ritual Union

Little Dragon — Ritual Union

Album cover of Bon Iver, Bon Iver

Bon Iver — Bon Iver, Bon Iver

Album cover of K.I.D.S.

Mac Miller — K.I.D.S.

Album cover of Secret Life

Fred Again... & Brian Eno — Secret Life

Album cover of Through Lines

Martyn — Through Lines