I was born and raised in California and graduated from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. My life and education have inspired my spirit of extensive exploration and resourcefulness when it comes to the visual needs of each project I take on.
I’ve worked in a variety of companies, from small boutique design shops to large advertising agencies. I’ve co-founded a successful design firm (Elixir Design) and ran my own design business as a freelancer. Each situation I’ve entered into has required mastering different applications and design techniques, and I embrace the constant innovation of my skill set.
My experience as a lead designer and art director has evolved with the creative industry. I was lucky to begin my career at Tolleson Design in San Francisco where I had the opportunity to refine my typography skills along with brand ideation and art direction. At Elixir and Vehicle SF, I managed projects and design teams and expanded my personal skills to include animation, 3D CAD design, direction of commercial photography/video shoots and UX/Website design. At BSSP, the fast-paced agency environment allowed me to foray into mobile UX design and to oversee the artistic direction and extension of our client brands into the marketplace while contributing to my understanding of large team dynamics.
I have strong communication skills, a solid understanding of the entire creative development process, and a track-record of success at every organization I’ve been a part of. References available upon request.
I live in Mill Valley with my wife Julia, and my two boys Liam & Laszlo. I enjoy mountain biking, painting, playing music and coaching Little League.
I have designed:
• new brand identities/ updated brand ID/ brand guidelines
• iconography, data visualization and visual systems for UI
• 3D experiences/structures for expos, events and retail/ event boothsfloor-plans
• diverse sets of form factors in all materials for packaging/ die-line tomechanical
• art directed large motion and still shoots for campaigns and brand films
• animated film titles, brand mnemonics, typography/ data visualization pieces
• websites: design/ UX/UI / concepting/ prototyping
• user interfaces for applications/ games
• visual design for digital/ print/ outdoor
• prototyped industrial products /electronics/ tools etc. (CAD)• storyboard/ mood-board for animation or brand strategy
Creative Direction
Art Direction
Design Lead
Brand Design
UX/UI Website Design
Experiential Design
3D CAD Modelling
Graphic Design
Illustration
Motion Graphics
Freelancing
mwinn.com
Mill Valley, CA
(2018-2020)
Lead Design
Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners
Sausalito, CA
(2009 - 2018)
https://bssp.com/#!/welcome
Lead Design/ Art Director
VehicleSF
San Francisco, CA
(2002 - 2009)
http://vehiclesf.com/
Lead Design
Tolleson Design
San Francisco, CA
(1998 - 2002)
http://tolleson.com/
Lead Design/ Co-Founder
Elixir Design
San Francisco, CA
(1994 - 1998)
https://www.elixirdesign.com/
Graphic Designer
Tolleson Design
San Francisco, CA
(1990 - 1994)
http://tolleson.com/