{"id":22452,"date":"2024-01-22T14:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/muse.international\/?p=22452"},"modified":"2024-06-12T05:59:18","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T05:59:18","slug":"interview-with-michele-mardorf-from-united-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/muse.international\/index\/interview-with-michele-mardorf-from-united-states\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview with Michele Mardorf from United States"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Michele Mardorf is an art director from Spain, with roots in Peru and St. Maarten. She has traveled to over 40 countries and was influenced by a variety of cultures. She uses art to address personal challenges and wants to use her creative skills to address broader issues. She is passionate about using art to solve brand challenges and societal issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q1. Please give us a brief bio of yourself and your background.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hi, my name is Michele Mardorf. I am an art director based in the United States with roots in Spain. My upbringing, shaped by a Peruvian artist and a German musician, spanned three countries \u2013 Spain, Peru, and St. Maarten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traveling to 40 countries with my parents allowed me to be exposed to many different cultures that played a major role in shaping my identity as the quadrilingual multicultural Art Director today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q2. What made you become\/why did you choose to become a digital designer\/artist?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Art has been a constant in my life since I was a child, shaping my journey in a way that feels like coming full circle. Early on, creating art allowed me to address personal challenges through visual storytelling. Over time, this evolved into the realization that I wanted to extend the impact of my visual storytelling abilities to address broader challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This led me to pursue a career as a creative professional, where I could leverage my artistic talent to address and solve brand challenges, business issues, and societal issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q3. Tell us more about your business\/company, job profile, and what you do.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since relocating to the United States, my professional journey has been a dynamic blend of academic pursuits, internships, and work experience. Equipped with a Bachelor’s degree in Advertising and a Master’s degree in Global Strategic Communications with a focus on Art Direction, I am currently pursuing my third degree in Digital Design to further master my craft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout this time, I have developed expertise in working as an Art Director and Designer with companies within the entertainment industry ecosystem, spanning music, sports, and technology. My commitment to continuous learning and diverse experiences has allowed me to bring a well-rounded skill set to my current role in the music media and content company today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q4. What\u2019s your favorite kind of digital design and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’m drawn to digital design that seamlessly weaves cultural references, and music, and incorporates interactive or technological elements. I feel like these elements often resonate with people, which is one of the ultimate goals for me when I work on projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q5. To you, what makes a \u201cgood\u201d design?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have a deep affinity for conceptual design. It’s the kind of design that not only engages your mind but does so with simplicity. In my line of work, I find immense satisfaction in the moment of clarity, that Eureka moment when it feels like you’ve cracked the code of a project. The rush and excitement are unparalleled, especially when you can sense that others have had similar breakthroughs in the design you’re looking at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q6. Describe your design style and its main characteristics.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My design style can be characterized as bold, elegant, and infused with innovation. I aim to create work that closely aligns with my vision of good design, always mindful of the overall goals of the brand or campaign, which serve as my guiding North Star.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winning Entry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Buddy System is the bridge connecting humans and nature as one. By scanning endangered species\u2019 silhouettes …
(read more at Vega Digital Awards<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more about Michelle Hausen’s interview<\/a> for the 2023 Vega Digital Awards!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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