i’m mal—a visual communications designer, mixed media visual artist, and storyteller primarily creating work that serves a greater good and highlights a new perspective towards a better way of living and being.

i see with curiosity, never follow trends or care if ‘that’s just how it’s always been done,’ aim to find a balance between order and chaos, and believe rules can sometimes be bent or broken.

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  • it started in the late 80s when i began to organize and design my world around me as much as possible; then i grew up, went to school, got a visual communications degree, and worked as a graphic designer mostly designing visual books and magazines.

    years later, i added ux and ui skills, started painting and experimented with whatever materials i could get my hands on, and focused a little more on creative writing.

    throughout it all, i’ve always been a daydreamer and deep thinker, direct communicator, and obsessive music fan; i love and thrive in nature, live an active life by prioritizing health and fitness, and always appreciate a good thrift find.

  • i lead with humility, not ego; i see mistakes as learning opportunities, and i will try things even if i don’t know how [i will soon].

    i’m driven by curiosity and big ideas but i love a clear plan… but sometimes i forget the plan exists. i’m meticulous yet chaotic and orderly yet experimental.

    my best work is work that comes about when i embrace my full authenticity; the wild ideas that come out of left field, seeing patterns and possibilities most miss, and probably not doing things just because everyone everyone else is doing it.


services*

1 creative direction or design consulting 2 website design [layout, information architecture, visual] 3 mural design + execution 4 brand identity design or refresh 5 editorial design [book, ‘zine, publication, documents, reports] 6 illustration + custom hand drawn lettering 7 art commissions 8 album artwork or festival/event identity design 9 organization [digital or physical]

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DESIGN AND CREATIVE THINKING SKILLS ARE TRANSFERRABLE; IF SOMETHING ISN’T LISTED ABOVE DON’T ASSUME I CAN’T/WON’T DO IT.


for all inquiries, feel free to reach me at malcloke.studio@gmail.com

if asking about a project, i’d love it if you could include:

  1. a brief overview about who you are and about the project [keep it relevant and a few sentences is fine],

  2. your budget or budget estimate [prices vary greatly depending on specific project], and

  3. an estimated timeline. :)

thank you!