Michael Murphy.
Senior Creative / Author / Exhibitor / Artist
As a multi-disciplinary creative, I bring a sophisticated design sensibility, creative leadership, and a hands-on approach to every project. I thrive in fast-paced environments, delivering memorable campaigns under tight deadlines while ensuring every detail aligns with brand strategy and pushes creative boundaries. I have led design teams, multi-location photo shoots, and immersive multimedia experiences—always blending strategy with design to create compelling, effective advertising.
My work spans campaigns and experiences for brands including AT&T, Discover, Blue Cross Blue Shield, DirecTV, Yokohama Tire, Mattel, T-Mobile, Verisign, Kroger, and Mercury Insurance.
I have also designed exhibits that traveled nationally and were cited by the Smithsonian, and I have published several books—most recently Googie Modern: Architectural Drawings of Armet Davis Newlove, published by Angel City Press.
On the rare occasion I do make ART.
I was classically trained in Paul Buckner’s sculpture department in figurative art, at the University of Oregon, where I also walked-on to the basketball team. I then transferred to University of Southern California, where I studied under art icons Ken Price, John Mason, and Robbie Conal.
310.678.3056 | [email protected]
SKILLS/TOOLS
Omni-Level, hands-on creative • Project management • Experiential design • Branding & identity design • Advertising, (print, digital & social media) campaigns • CRM, DM & email marketing • OOH, environmental & trade shows • Product launches Packaging & print collateral • Photoshoot management • Dynamic pitch presentations • Point-of-Purchase design & in-store design • Infographics • B2B communications • Motion graphics • Storyboard creation
InDesign, After Effects, Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, Express, XD, Audition, PowerPoint, Keynote, WordPress, CSS, Square Space, various AI tools.
Ink stamps on handmade paper