Creative Director and Partner
Michael Stinson is a founding partner and the studio’s Creative Director. Over the course of fourteen years in the field of design, his work has been recognized by numerous publications and industry organizations, including American Corporate Identity, Communication Arts, Mead Annual Report Show, Potlatch Annual Report Show, Stora Enso Paper Awards, The AR100 and The One Show.Prior to starting Ramp, Michael created business-transforming work for brands such as Quiksilver, Wet Seal, Quest Software, Southwest Gas, K2 and Sicor. Michael’s work is renowned for its creativity, intelligence and technical sensibility. His creative direction, aesthetic and experience in multi-disciplinary projects has helped companies successfully elevate their image and strengthen their presence in the marketplace.
In 2003, Michael was named as one of Graphic Design USA’s “People to Watch.” He lectures on the topics of typography at colleges and is currently an adjunct professor in design at the College of the Canyons in Valencia. Michael is an active member of AIGA, the Professional Organization of Design, the Type Directors Club (TDC), and has served on the board for NIRI Los Angeles, the National Investor Relations Institute.