Michael Barker Rgd Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario

At Acme, I specialize in providing bespoke creative direction and production for branding, promotional campaigns, and book design in the cultural sector, and comprehensive communication solutions—including print and digital publications, event collateral, and reports—for educational institutions and their fundraising initiatives. Key clients include the University of Toronto, Against the Grain Theatre, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, and New College.

Toronto, Canada

Specializing in documentary projects and location portraiture, my photography work often integrates with my design practice at Acme, encompassing art direction, prop-building, photo manipulation, and illustration. Notable portraiture clients include Victoria College, New College at the University of Toronto, and Emmanuel College.

Toronto, Canada Area

Responsibilities included designing and producing a variety of print materials for events and programming, publications, signage, and ads. I also directed promotional campaigns, including the visual identity for Bent Lens: Pride on Screen for 2014 World Pride.

Worked on a small design team to produce print and digital advertising, direct mail campaigns, and more. Projects included designing the university’s charitable giving website, assiting with the design of the U of T Magazine website, event signage, and various print collateral.

Developed creative and production skills on projects such as Bruce Mau’s Lifestyle book and promotional campaigns for the Mori Lifestyle Think Zone. Designed book covers for Zone Books.