Michael Tallman

About Michael Tallman

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Experience

1. Principal Designer and Founder

   Emblem

   Sep 2017 — Present · Bellingham, WA, US

   WE DESIGN WITH PURPOSE At Emblem, we bridge the gap between business goals and real customer needs. Through collaborative design and strategic foresight, we help brands uncover opportunities that lead to meaningful differentiation and innovation.WE BRING IDEAS TO LIFEGreat design starts with clarity. We craft concept models that define not just what a solution looks like, but how it works, how it feels, and why it matters. This approach ensures every product experience is intentional—grounded in insight and built for impact.WE BELIEVE IN OUTCOMES Design isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about effectiveness. We measure, test, and refine to ensure our work delivers real value. By prioritizing iteration and validation, we help our clients create experiences that resonate, perform, and grow.

Education

• West Virginia University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Design

  1997 — 2001

• West Virginia University

  Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)

  1997 — 2001

Skills

• Concept Development
• Mac
• Creative Direction
• Quarkxpress
• Art
• Catalogs
• Creative Strategy
• Illustration
• Logo Design
• Image Manipulation
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Brochures
• Innovation
• Illustrator
• User Experience Design
• Retail
• Advertising
• Graphic Design
• Information Architecture
• Branding & Identity
• Apparel
• Interaction Design
• Indesign
• Art Direction
• Fashion
• User Interface Design
• Visual Communication
• Photography
• Brand Development
• Corporate Identity
• Layout
• Corporate Branding
• Packaging
• User Experience
• E-Commerce
• Experience Design
• Typography
• Web Design