Michael Sowa
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Michael Sowa

Graphic and Interactive Designer in Philadelphia, PA

Looking for work!

A month ago

About

I'm a graphic designer interested in building unique and complete brands for passionate people with bold ideas. My strength is in navigating the fine balance between clean and considered design in order to craft conceptually-driven and timeless identities.

Education

2021 — 2023
BFA | Graphic and Interactive Design at Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
2019 — 2020
AA | Fine Arts at Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA

Work Experience

2022 — Now
Freelance Designer at The Lansdale Tavern; The Healthy Shack
Lansdale, PA
  • Collaborated with business owners to revamp restaurant’s typographic system and incorporate new graphics, layouts, and branding elements resulting in an updated and more effective visual identity better aligned with their values

  • Conceptualized and designed a versatile menu system that was applied across a range of formats, including large place-mats, takeout trifolds, and digital screens, increasing reach and accessibility

  • Produced compelling advertising material for print and social media, generating public interest while amplifying brand message

2018 — Now
Server, Bartender at Lansdale Tavern
Lansdale Tavern
  • Demonstrated strong teamwork skills in a fast-paced environment, supporting other service areas during peak times to ensure that all customers received efficient and attentive service

  • Successfully managed a high volume of orders and requests with a focus on accuracy and speed

  • Prioritized customer satisfaction through proactive communication, attentive service, and effective conflict resolution skills, consistently resolving any issues that arose in a timely and courteous manner

2023 — 2024
Philadelphia, PA
  • Assisted on development of new studio website to better represent the studio’s capabilities and translate their values into a cohesive and appealing online presence

  • Planned and executed comprehensive case study and studio service pages, creating new assets and updating existing material to ensure a consistent yet compelling representation of the studio’s diverse portfolio

  • Contributed to a dynamic, small team environment on live client projects, playing a key role in the creation of mockups that translated client vision and needs into creatively executed, visual solutions

Awards

2023
Alumni Award for Packaging from Temple University

Certificate of recognition for Graphic and Interactive Design of Packaging at Tyler School of Art and Architecture

2020
"In the Present" Poster from Montgomery County Community College

Featured on permanent display at the Central Library of Montgomery County Community College

2019
Honors College from Rutgers University

Inducted member of the Rutgers University Honors College

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