I’m Michael Brown, a Creative Director for TV and far beyond—on everything from brand identity to motion design for screens of all types, from regional outfits to Fortune 500 powerhouses. I’m a visual storyteller, a team leader, and your go-to spark of ingenuity. Hire me for a quick, clever fix or lasting partnership.

Let’s talk about reinvigorating your brand, enhancing your creative, or building something new from scratch. I am seeking focused, short-form engagements to deliver high-impact results and ensure a mutual fit, but am ultimately open to a full-time or long-term position where I can make a significant and lasting contribution.

Collaborators wanted. I don’t have a corporate intake form to fill out – send me an email and I’ll follow-up with a phone or video call. Are you in? Let’s do something surprising together.

Your logo is your handshake with the world. I’ve refreshed icons like The Price Is Right and built brands from scratch—creating marks that feel timeless, not trend-dependent.

From broadcast packages to print, from healthcare to donuts, I bring the same obsessive craft to every pixel. No cookie-cutter solutions—just smart design that serves the story and the brand.

Thirty years of moving pictures, from Star Trek visual effects to social videos that stop the scroll. I cut, compose, and animate with one goal: make them feel something.

Do you have a tired old but beloved logo which could use a bit of attention? The process of retro-modding (a mix of “retro” and “modifying”) traditionally is the practice of updating vintage technology, especially vehicles, with modern components while preserving their original classic aesthetic.

The goal is to get the best of both worlds: the nostalgic look and feel of the past combined with the reliability, performance, and convenience of today’s technology. I’ve made a name for myself in this area of updating older branding, making it feel fresh while keeping relevant retro touches.

My redesign of The Price is Right logo for the Drew Carey era is a prime example. I redrew the lettering and added the “saloon doors” in ways that look like part of the original kit. I also recently tackled venerable L.A. Farmers Market shop Bob’s Donuts, breathing new life into the nearly 80-year-old brand.

Sometimes the brief is simple: “We need something new.” No legacy to honor, no reference points—just a blank canvas and your ambition. That’s where I thrive. I’ve built departments from nothing, co-founded boutiques within major networks, and created brand identities for restaurants, retailers, and media companies. Give me your vision; I’ll give it form.

Starting from scratch means asking the right questions first. Who are you? Who’s your audience? What do you need this to do? I don’t slap a logo on a napkin and call it branding. I build systems—visual languages that scale across platforms, products, and years of growth. Strategy first, then beauty.

The result? Work that feels inevitable, like it always existed. Whether it’s a new restaurant concept, a startup identity, or a fresh network package, I bring three decades of experience to make the unknown feel unmistakably right. Let’s build something surprising together—from the ground up.

Design isn’t decoration—it’s communication with a job to do. Whether I’m crafting a network identity at E!, animating social content for Plum Organics, or building menus for CBS’s DVD division, I ask the same question: what does this need to accomplish? Then I make it beautiful, clear, and unforgettable.

Great design solves problems. It guides the eye, clarifies the message, and creates emotional resonance—all in a split second. I’ve applied this philosophy across broadcast graphics, print collateral, packaging, and digital campaigns. From Fortune 500 clients to beloved local institutions like Bob’s Donuts, I bring the same obsessive craft to every project.

What sets my work apart is range married to rigor. I’ve directed teams of 17, managed multi-million dollar budgets, and still get hands-on with the pixels. Whether you need a complete visual overhaul or a single perfect lockup, I deliver design that works as hard as you do.

Pictures move. Stories move faster. I’ve spent three decades learning how to make both land with precision and impact—from Emmy-nominated graphics to documentary titles to launch campaigns for Honda. I don’t just assemble footage; I architect rhythm, emotion, and momentum. Let’s make something that moves people.

My motion work spans the full spectrum: broadcast IDs for Seinfeld and Friends, visual effects for Star Trek: The Next Generation, animated social videos for healthcare and consumer brands. I’ve mastered every tool and technique, from Quantel Paintbox to After Effects, always in service of the story—never the other way around.

Editing is where chaos becomes clarity. It’s pacing, juxtaposition, and the courage to cut what doesn’t serve the whole. Motion graphics add polish, energy, and meaning. Together, they transform raw footage into something audiences feel. I bring thirty years of instinct to every timeline. Let’s edit something unforgettable.