michelle
musili
graphic designer
storyteller
bad movie enthusiast
I used to think of design as a cold practice, something mechanical and corporate. I tried my hand at other disciplines (media arts, political science, animation), but design kept calling to me, despite my insistence on not answering. Eventually, I picked up the phone.
I've found design is a perfect storm of all of the things I love. It is both analytical and creative. I love the balance of structure and freedom. I love learning what makes a design work for a certain purpose and iterating, and I love solving a design problem and collaborating with others. My process is driven by curiosity and analysis.
In my professional career, I've been able to work in a myriad of environments - from a magazine covering advancements in tech to an agency working for healthcare and financial clients to an employee-owned interdisciplinary architecture-engineering firm. I've worn many hats, working in anything from motion graphics, web design, brand implementation, and environmental graphics. I'm always looking to expand my skillset and experience.
In my spare time, I love to consume and analyze media of all kinds - movies, video games, music, books. I particularly love godawful movies like The Room. I love learning about art and media history. I love to sing and play guitar. Fun fact: I was in a cover band in high school and we played all the classic indie rock hits like the Smashing Pumpkins and the Smiths.
resume
BFA in Graphic and Informational Design
Northeastern University, 2023
Northeastern University, 2023
Graphic Designer - SMMA
Apr 2024 - Feb 2026
Apr 2024 - Feb 2026
Jr. Graphic Designer - Branding Iron @ Stantec
June 2023 - Apr 2024
June 2023 - Apr 2024
Social Media Design Associate - Northeastern University
Mar 2023 - Dec 2023
Mar 2023 - Dec 2023
Art Direction Assistant - Experience Magazine at Northeastern University
Sep 2022 - Mar 2023
Sep 2022 - Mar 2023
Creative Design Co-op - McGuffin Creative Group
Jan - June 2022
Jan - June 2022
Graphic Design Intern - City of Cambridge
Oct - Dec 2021
Oct - Dec 2021
Graphic Design Co-op - Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
Jan - June 2021
Jan - June 2021
Graphic Designer - Global Resilience Institute
Oct - Dec 2021
Oct - Dec 2021