Studio
Independent design practice working across books, branding, advertising and public space
"Micah is Really easy too work with"
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"The brief was executed quickly and efficiently"
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"Personable, creative and conscious"
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"Micah is Really easy too work with" 〰️ "The brief was executed quickly and efficiently" 〰️ "Personable, creative and conscious" 〰️
Micah Purnell is an award-winning graphic designer, creative director, artist and author based in Manchester, working across books, brands, campaigns and public space.
For more than 25 years, he has collaborated with cultural institutions, charities, universities, public bodies and commercial organisations to create work that is clear, memorable and built to connect with people. His practice spans editorial and book design, brand identity, advertising, public messaging and large-scale public art.
Working independently and in collaboration with a trusted network of illustrators, photographers, animators, writers and developers, projects can scale from a single publication to a national campaign.
Services
Creative Direction / Brand Identity / Editorial & Book Design / Advertising / Public Messaging / Headline Copywriting / Public Art / Typography / Curation / Concept Development / Production
Approach
Whether the project is a publication, campaign, identity or public artwork, the goal is always to make complex ideas feel clear, human and memorable.
Clients + Collaborations
Nike / Footlocker / The Guardian / Wembley Stadium / Arts Council England / NHS / Department for International Trade / HOME / Pizza Express / Bible Society / Elbow / The Growth Company / Manchester Metropolitan University / Universities of Sheffield, Leeds and Auckland
Recognition + Press
Work has been featured by Netflix, BBC, The Guardian, Creative Review, Design Week, Creative Boom, Huffington Post, Metro News, iNews, Artlyst, Getty Images, Wales Online, M.E.N. and Cardiff Times.
Experience
Micah's work is grounded in both studio craft and applied commercial production, shaped by more than two decades of independent practice and earlier agency experience. He holds a BA (Hons) in Visual Art & Culture, completed four years of specialist graphic design study, and undertook industry-led advertising training focused on applied creative practice.
His work sits primarily across the arts, culture and charity sectors, alongside national and international commissions.