Mike Matamala | Principle
Possessing a BA degree in graphic design from the Art Institute of San
Diego, Mike has a varied background from freelance design to working
directly with clients and vendors in a production atmosphere. His
experience includes digital output, wide format printing, graphic design
and marketing. To round out Mike’s resume he currently instructs
classes in Typography, Production & Design.
Act as if it were impossible to fail.
— Dorothea Brande
Act as if it were impossible to fail.
— Dorothea Brande
What People Say About Mike
“Mike is the best artist of over 30 that I have used. Over the years, he
has produced numerous, creative layouts that for the most part, make
car dealers happy. Mike is speed and creativeness combined. A technical
expert that you can all count on to be creative. Mike has a
calm and consistent manner that makes him very easy to work with.
— Mike Barazone
“I was fortunate enough to have Mike as an instructor at Platt College for Graphic Design. He was very professional, well versed in the courses he was teaching, able to relate the subject manner in a way which students understood, and always approachable and available for his students. Mike challenged all of his students by creating projects which solidified his teachings while promoting a higher level of creativity in all of us. I continue to value his opinion and advice in the design field.”
— Carol Deak
“Mike Matamala, was my instructor at Platt College San Diego. From him teaching me the basics of design layout and typographer he made the design world easily comprehensible. He is a great instructor and teacher and his commitment to excellence is unparalleled. I graduated with honors from Platt and Mike Matamala was one of the reasons I did so well. A designer with real world experience is unmatched to anything written on paper. I recommend mike for any project that has to do with design.
— Henry Vongsavath
“Mike is a man of integrity and outstanding moral character. He has always produced top quality work quickly and efficiently. Mike has the perfect blend of a creative mind and outstanding technical skills. He was a highly valued member of our team.”
— David Polansky
“I had the pleasure to work with Mike at Specialist Print & Direct Mail. We worked on multiple client projects together. The work he completed was very fresh and creative. He also created multiple designs for me personally and his work was amazing. He is sharp and is a great value to any company, let alone any person who decides to work with him. Mike is loyal, has great character and is easy to work with.”
— Vilavanh Sanginthirath
“As a Designer at Specialist Print and Mail, Mike reviewed and prepared all incoming artwork files. He was extremely efficient and was dedicated to making all deadlines. With his attention to detail, he often recognized concerns early on in the print process that saved the client from costly changes. In addition, to designing and pre-flighting client's artwork, I had the pleasure of working with Mike on several internal Marketing projects. Mike listened to my ideas and was able to translate them into incredible marketing pieces that resulted in increased brand recognition and higher response rates for Specialist Print and Direct Mail. On top of his excellent design skills, Mike was a pleasure to work with. He is a very positive person that takes pride in his work.”
— Melissa Anderson
— Mike Barazone
“I was fortunate enough to have Mike as an instructor at Platt College for Graphic Design. He was very professional, well versed in the courses he was teaching, able to relate the subject manner in a way which students understood, and always approachable and available for his students. Mike challenged all of his students by creating projects which solidified his teachings while promoting a higher level of creativity in all of us. I continue to value his opinion and advice in the design field.”
— Carol Deak
“Mike Matamala, was my instructor at Platt College San Diego. From him teaching me the basics of design layout and typographer he made the design world easily comprehensible. He is a great instructor and teacher and his commitment to excellence is unparalleled. I graduated with honors from Platt and Mike Matamala was one of the reasons I did so well. A designer with real world experience is unmatched to anything written on paper. I recommend mike for any project that has to do with design.
— Henry Vongsavath
“Mike is a man of integrity and outstanding moral character. He has always produced top quality work quickly and efficiently. Mike has the perfect blend of a creative mind and outstanding technical skills. He was a highly valued member of our team.”
— David Polansky
“I had the pleasure to work with Mike at Specialist Print & Direct Mail. We worked on multiple client projects together. The work he completed was very fresh and creative. He also created multiple designs for me personally and his work was amazing. He is sharp and is a great value to any company, let alone any person who decides to work with him. Mike is loyal, has great character and is easy to work with.”
— Vilavanh Sanginthirath
“As a Designer at Specialist Print and Mail, Mike reviewed and prepared all incoming artwork files. He was extremely efficient and was dedicated to making all deadlines. With his attention to detail, he often recognized concerns early on in the print process that saved the client from costly changes. In addition, to designing and pre-flighting client's artwork, I had the pleasure of working with Mike on several internal Marketing projects. Mike listened to my ideas and was able to translate them into incredible marketing pieces that resulted in increased brand recognition and higher response rates for Specialist Print and Direct Mail. On top of his excellent design skills, Mike was a pleasure to work with. He is a very positive person that takes pride in his work.”
— Melissa Anderson
