MICHAEL RUSSO
Creative Director

Michael Russo has over 10 years of creative experience with a vast array of clients from coast to coast. As an award-winning Art Director, Copywriter, and Graphic Designer, Michael has been recognized by the American Advertising Federation, the Silver Microphone Awards, the AIGA, the PIAS, the W3 Interactive Awards, the Horizon Interactive Awards and is a Silver TELLY winner. In addition, Michael is a member of the American Advertising Federation, the AIGA, and is a voting member of the Academy of Arts and Sciences

After receiving his BFA from the University of Louisiana, Michael worked as a Graphic Designer and Copywriter in Seattle, WA. While there, he worked on several high-profile accounts, including The Gap, Buca di Beppo, and Starbucks Coffee. Upon returning to his hometown of Lafayette, LA, Michael served as Art Director for several agencies, overseeing both regional and national accounts.

Michael approaches the creative process as a collaborative effort with the client.  He believes that good design should always be more than just a “pretty picture.”  His belief: at the end of the day, if the work we produce does not benefit the client, then we have failed at our task.

Michael’s experience has led to him being asked to serve as an adjunct professor, teaching classes in advertising design at the University of Louisiana. In addition, Michael works closely with several musical acts, including Island Recording Artist - Marc Broussard, The Bluerunners, Fine Lines, Rex Moroux, The Clarks, and many independent artists.