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Michelle (mish)  Leard 

Graphic Designer  I  Communicator

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Hello. My name is Mish, and I have a thing for monsters.

Not the fairy-tale kind, but the ones terrorizing your business. These are opportunities: monster-sized problems need monster-sized solutions—ideas that differentiate and engage. With 20 years’ experience, I help brands stand out, look sharper, and sound smarter. My mission is straightforward and relentless: to unleash bold, strategic brand ideas that consistently surpass client expectations. “Bold” can feel scary—but that’s where the magic lives. Don’t run from your monsters. Let’s face them together.

20+

Years Experience

Skills
 

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Graphic Design
Strategy
Social Media
Motion Design
Crime Fighting

 

Ice Awards
Applied Arts
INMA Media
Summit Awards
The Crystals
Cassie Awards

 

Awards

Brand Strategy  >>  Flawless design  >>  Smart campaigns that convert  >>  Websites that engage  >>  Social media that gets people talking  >>  Unexpected and inspired ideas >>

Brand Strategy  >>  Flawless design  >>  Smart campaigns that convert  >>  Websites that engage  >>  Social media that gets people talking  >>  Unexpected and inspired ideas >>

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This is mish

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A LITTLE ABOUT ME
 

I’ve always had a passion for monstrous business problems—the messy, risky, intimidating kind. Playing it safe has never really been my thing; I’d rather build something bold that might topple than something forgettable that never moves at all.

What I’ve learned is this: design on its own is never enough. Without strategy, it’s like eating ice cream without the cone—you’ll enjoy it for a moment, but it melts fast and slips through your fingers. Beautiful work that doesn’t last isn’t the goal.

That’s why I treat branding like music: rhythm, timing, and all the pieces working together to make something unforgettable. With 20+ years as a designer, creative director, and strategist, my focus has stayed the same—create bold, beautiful work built on solid strategy. Because when brands fail, it’s rarely because they weren’t pretty enough.

Why mish?

"I've known Michelle for the better part of a decade. I've learned that when I need the highest level of design aesthetic or I'm struggling to find just the right tone for my messaging, I always go to Mish. Love what she's done for DeWolf Experiences and VinoMare."

– Mark DeWolf,
Owner, DeWolf Food & Wine Experiences

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