Michelle Farinella is an innate designer, a seasoned big thinker, and the Principal and Design Director of Michelle Farinella Design. She is intuitive, spirited, and organized in her design approach. Michelle is highly motivated, thoughtful, and genuinely passionate about making the project, and her client, shine. An experienced eye (and love) for detail balances seamlessly with her savvy perception of the larger picture. She is an instrumental leader in the creation and management of a pleasing and productive creative environment for all.

Prior to establishing the studio over eleven years ago, Michelle was the Art Director for Simon & Schuster's Trade and Library Book Division. Michelle earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Communication Design from Kutztown University, where she studied classic design and typography. It was there that she learned to render and set type by hand, drink black coffee, become enthusiastic about ink on paper, and bind a book with a needle and thread. Michelle is inspired by, and devoted to, the world of infinite possibilities and the pursuit of the exceptional. She is well-known for her insightful solutions.