About me

My name is name is Michael A. Obaowo, and the URL for my personal online portfolio is *

I have just successfully completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Graphic Design with a level 2:1 grade (Croydon College, Class of 2008). Whilst studying, I was freelancing as a Graphic designer as a way to pay for the course. Post graduation, in July 2008, I started to work as a junior Art Director at Contra Integrated Creative London. However, my contract has now ended, which is why I am seeking a new role as either a Junior Graphic Designer, or an Assistant Art worker. Outside graphic design I also have multimedia experience, my personal online website was designed and uploaded by myself and I have basic Adobe Flash and Adobe Dreamweaver knowledge.

My role with Contra has allowed me to work closely with both Art Directors and Senior Creative Directors on a daily basis developing ideas, art working ideas for identity, print, and advertising, presenting and pitching ideas to clients, and liaising with project managers. The latest project that I have worked on is the ongoing 'Comes With Music' Campaign for Nokia. I was greatly involved in the designing of promotional material such as event posters, brochures, invitations, exhibition displays and signage.

Other projects that I have worked on include the design of the PUMA UK Micro Website and the Blyk Network's SIM pack design (Blyk, the first free mobile network to be funded by advertisers).