Michael Edgar

michael@medgardesign.me
medgardesign.me
 EXHIBITIONS

CV Timeless Trends Boutique Spring Exhibition 2012

CCA’s “TBD” (To be Designed” Graphic Design Showcase 2015

MICHAEL EDGAR Throughout my career, I’ve worked towards inter- CCA’s Cheese and Cracker’s Graphic Design showcase 2016

michael@medgardesign.me twining my strong passions and critical opinions CCA’s Junior/Senior Graphic Design showcase 2018

medgardesign.me relating to the future of visual design in my work Command G CCA’s Graphic Design Senior Thesis Show 2019

EDUCATION
I’ve learnt that the design process relies on a com-
2014-2019 - BFA Graphic Design, California College of the Arts
bination of methods such as, design research, visual

craft, and critical thinking. Even with these frag-

ments, time management and the ability to work

SKILLS
within strict deadlines are an important part in any
Advanced knowledge of Adobe CS; Indesign, Photoshop & Illustrator
work environment. For design however, I find com-
Proficient knowledge in end-to-end processes in UI and UX design, spe-
munication to be the most vital skill in the design
cific to product development.
workplace overall.
Basic knowledge & understanding of Html/Css/Js.

Google Sketchup
In my past work, I’ve worked toward responding to
Arduino
critical feedback in a concise manner, and using that
Advanced knowledge & understanding of Microsoft word, Powerpoint,
feedback to further my ongoing growth in visual
Publisher, and Excel.
design, not only as an individual designer, but as a
Advanced knowledge & understanding of Google Docs, Sites, and Slide.
member of the design community at large.
Advanced knowledge & understanding of Windows & Mac interfaces.

REFERENCE

If you would like a reference, please don’t hesitate to ask!

 CV
MICHAEL EDGAR
CONTRACT CREATIVE POSITIONS
michael@medgardesign.me
Pacific Resolution Center / Freelance Designer
medgardesign.me Branding pitch for Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center

The Orange Box / Freelance Designer

Branding pitch work for The Orange Box, a CCA MFA exhbition.

Night Alone LP / Freelance Designer

Brand identity, and packaging design for “Night Alone”, an LP by Trinity
Conley.

Haley’s Demo EP / Freelance Designer

Brand identity, and packaging design for “Haley’s Demo”, an EP by Alesoup.

VOLUNTARY WORK

CCA AIGA STUDENT GROUP / Co-president

Worked in organizing and setting up events for the CCA AIGA student
group.

Passion Pins, Design Week / Organizing

Worked in helping organize, setup, and communicate with passerbys.
 LOGOS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:

Pacific Conflict Resolution Center, logo redesign.

Out of Bed Music Fest, music fest for locally made alternative music.
Mystic Coffee, logo for proposed Coffee shop in Downtown Redwood City.
Capsule Hardware, a logo design for a company specializing in hardwear repair & protection.
The Journalist, Wordmark for a children’s board game/kit which encourages people to investigate
the world around them.

BRANDING
LOGOS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:

Easy Alex, a proposed apparel shop in Seattle.

The Writer’s Haven, an online forum dedicated to script writing and movie discussion.
Sean Morrissey, monogram designed for Sean Morrissey’s professional identity.
Parentesco, A dark rum that embraces the kinship spirit of oceaning trade.
UI/UX DESIGN

LOCALITY / Locality is a music app that helps you discover the

local music in your area. On the interface you’re able to select
your location, and your preferred genre. Once this genre is select-
ed, the app will take a second to load a randomized selection
of locally made music. You can either swipe right or left. If you
swipe right, the artist will be saved into your log temporarily. If
you click “follow”, that artist will automatically be saved in your
PACKAGING/BRAND IDENTITY

EASY ALEX APPAREL / “Easy Alex is an apparel company based in Seattle

Washington. Designing fashionable clothing meant for adventures.
PRINT

The Parking Lot / The Parking Lot is a book

about Yerba Buena Gardens. It documents
the present, past, and the future of the space
while summarizing what gives it the char-
acter that it has. The book is set in different
weights of Souvenir as an allude to the type
styles around when Yerba Buena Gardens
was a neighborhood.
BRANDING

Out of Bed Music Fest / Develop an identity

that represents the electric energy of the
diy alternative music scene of the San
Francisco Bay Area.
Several products designed for the Out of
Bed Music Festival which includes a monthy
magazine which promoted the local Bay
Area music scene.
PACKAGING

Trinity Conley “Night Alone” / “Night Alone”

is the debut LP of singer-songwriter Trinity
Conley. The album dabs into genres such as
country, alternative rock, dream pop, and
gospel. With about a month to develop the
brand identity, I worked hard in compli-
menting the eccentricity and delicate tones
of the record. I wanted to convey the softer
side of the album.
Thanks for
your time!

Michael Edgar
michael@medgardesign.me
medgardesign.me