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Mikey’s work is graphic and textural; it harkens back to simpler printing methods and the innocent doodles and dabbles of grade school. Don’t be fooled; there’s nothing amateur about it. Mikey’s skill is in designing captivating creations that look effortless. Whether brainstorming concepts for clients, sorting out words for letterpress, or just doodling breakfast foods, the thoughtfulness and wit in Mikey’s work sets it apart.

Mikey has worked with many clients, including The New York Times, Apple, Meta, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and other impressive companies that make him seem accomplished. I assure you, he’s still figuring it out. He also works two days a week for the Emmy award-winning TV show “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.” He grew up in Northeast Ohio and graduated with a master’s in Visual Communications from Kent State University. When he’s not creating he’s usually on a walk with his wife, Anna, and their dog Peggy. Also, he has a tuxedo cat named Louie. 

Contact

mikey@mikeyburton.com
Represented by Scott Hull Associates

Clients

Adobe
Airbnb
Apple
The Atlantic
Casper
Converse
The Economist
ESPN
Esquire
Fast Company
Forbes
Google
GQ
IBM
IDEO
J. Kenji López-Alt
Last Week Tonight 
Meta
Monocle
The New Yorker
The New York Times  
Out Of Print
O, The Oprah Magazine
Playboy
The Ringer
Skillshare
Snapchat
Starbucks  
Target
Time Magazine
Upwork
The Washington Post
Wilco
WIRED
WeTransfer
The Wall Street Journal

Awards

Emmy Award and Peabody Award for work on “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.” Selected as an Art Directors Club ADC Young Gun and a Print Magazine 20 Under 30 New Visual Artist . Also received numerous awards from AIGA, Communication Arts Magazine, Graphis, Print Magazine, HOW Magazine, CMYK Magazine, STEP Inside Design Magazine, IdN Magazine, and was nominated for a Webby Award. He’s been published by LogoLounge, gestalten, Counter-Print, Rockport, The Great Discontent, and more. Also, he was awarded a mid-life achievement award from his alma mater, Kent State University.

Lectures &
Workshops

Lectured and taught at more than 50 events, including HOW Design Live, The Apple Store, AIGA, Creative Works Conference, American Greetings, Paperless Post, Circles Conference, as well as numerous colleges, universities, and institutions.

Links & 
Other Things

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