About
Michael Shay is a full-time Graphic Designer with Optimize Social Media. He has held Contract Production Artist and Graphic Designer positions with Wunderman and Slumberland Furniture. He has also interned in Creative Services for the St. Paul Saints. Michael received a Post-Baccalaureate certificate from Concordia University, St. Paul in 2018 following a BFA in Graphic Design at Minneapolis College of Art and Design. He produces word art for sports clients by commission.
While trained in typography, print and digital, logo design, and motion graphics, Michael has developed a niche interest and highly practiced skill in hand lettering. In fact, his word art commissions include vibrant individualized wall graphics currently displayed at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Michael has accomplished similar assignments for Los Angeles-based Sports and the Arts: Detroit’s newest venue, Little Caesars Arena, home of the Detroit Red Wings, and Fiserv Forum, home of the Milwaukee Bucks.
During the game between the Saints and the Chicago Dogs on August 30, 2018, Michael was interviewed in the press box by Sean Aronson, St. Paul Saints Vice President and Director of Broadcasting/Media Relations. Listen and learn about life in the back office of a Minor League Baseball team!