m i c h a e l w i n is a visual artist currently based in Los Angeles, California, who works in diverse industries, ranging from FinTech startups, book publishers to multinational news agencies. With extensive expertise in both print and digital design, he possesses a wide range of skills, including web design, strategic proposals and presentations, photo editing, desktop publishing, and campaign marketing. Additionally, Michael has a background as a newsroom photo editor, boasting knowledge of comprehensive photo editing and retouching, visual storytelling, and client relations. Over the years, he has maintained strong relationships with marketing and sales teams, photographers, and production teams. Michael holds a degree in graphic design and a certificate from the California Institute of the Arts for UI/UX design.
Presently, he works remotely full-time for an international news agency as their head of design, where he handles the firms full visual needs, digital marketing, and serves as the in-house photo editor for all internal imagery. In his freelance capacity, Michael engages in photography, graphic, web, and product design.
Beyond his artistic pursuits, Michael possesses a deep interest in anthropology, which has been shaped by his extensive travels to over 30 countries. These experiences have influenced his perception of design and how visual communication is interpreted across different cultures. They have also equipped him with the ability to work effectively as part of a team, bridging cultural barriers and enhancing client relations.
Notably, Michael is not only a native English speaker but also a fluent Burmese speaker and conversational in French and Spanish at a beginners level. Outside of work, he enjoys engaging in various activities, such as surfing, tennis, cinema, and furniture making.