Mike Peterson

Graphic Design | Coder | Photographer/Digital Artist

*Don't worry, that's not me welding, I took the photo

WHO IS MIKE?

With over 25 years in graphic and web design, I help purpose-driven brands bring their ideas to life through standout visual identities and websites that convert. My work blends sharp design thinking with real-world brand strategy—built from the ground up, not templates.

I focus on crafting logos, brand kits, social graphics, and clean, responsive websites using tools like Figma, Webflow, and WordPress. Whether you’re launching a new brand or need a visual overhaul, I create cohesive design systems that elevate your message.

I’m currently open to freelance or contract projects and would love to collaborate with founders, startups, or agencies that value thoughtful, timeless design.

Resume

Select Project Examples: Creative Design

Pop-up Booth Display

Have created and designed many different booth displays for different conferences. These designs were for a tribal convention.*

Tools: Hand drawing, AI Intergradtion, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

*Because of copyright images and renderings, all images and logos have been replaced by AI images. Original design is available upon request.

From Barbershops to a billion-dollar stadium

Created a logo for a slogan that was used to describe the work that LSE Architects does.

Was designed to show an urban style showing Minneapolis skyline. Was printed on the back of sweatshirts as a gift to the owners of the firm.

Tools: Hand drawings, AI Intergration, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

First Downs Logo Concept

Created a logo for a sports bar that focuses on football and horse racing, which is located inside a casino in Nebraska.

Tools: Adobe Illustrator

Marshall Avenue Flats Richard Gordon School Plaque

Created a wall plaque to commemorate the location where the Marshall Avenue Flats are located in St. Paul, MN. This plaque was printed using Second Side printing and mounted in the building's entry.

Tools: Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop

Sumner Library Mural

During a remodel of Sumner Library in Minneapolis, I was asked, with the blessing of the original artist, to recreate the mural since the original artwork couldn't be located. I had to match the image, fonts, and font sizes from reference images. The bottom image is the finished mural installed.

This is not the greatest mural in the world, no, this is just a tribute.

Tools: Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop