California New Media Designer

CREATING BOLD, STORY-DRIVEN DESIGN THAT CONNECTS PEOPLE AND PLACES—ACROSS DIGITAL ART, BRANDING, EDUCATION, AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA

Michael Barcellos is a California-based digital artist, designer, and educator from Visalia, a small city near Sequoia National Park and Mineral King. Holding a Master of Arts in Education Technology (New Media Design) from California State University, Los Angeles — where his research explored AI in Education and curriculum design — he brings both academic and professional expertise to his creative work. With nearly three decades of practice, he creates bold compositions that merge collage, traditional illustration, textural photography, and layered digital drawing to explore the relationship between people, their stories, and the spaces they inhabit.

In addition to his artistic practice, Barcellos teaches Graphic Design and New Media Design at a local high school, where he mentors the next generation of creative professionals. Over the years, his design work has connected him with a diverse mix of clients — from grassroots non-profits and small businesses to Fortune 500 companies.

Beyond his professional life, he spends his time mountain biking, hiking, traveling, attending concerts, gaming, and relaxing with his beagle, Porter.


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