Michael Palmer
Selected Design & Media works spanning 2010 to the PresentIncluding notable client works, as well as personal art and digital media experiments
2022-Present
Sleep Audiobooks
In 2022 I founded SleepAudiobooks.com. A media project focused on curated audiobooks with soft & slow voices to help with sleep related challenges. The website includes informational resources and tools to create a comfortable atmosphere during sleep.The YouTube channel @sleepaudiobooks maintains both public domain and original productions and has over 200 thousand monthly visitors.
2019-Present
Digital Art
Being involved in blockchain tech since 2013, I explored the use of technology by creating art with different tools such as open source 3D software, NFTs, AI GAN models, and video editing.These works could be considered "techspressionist": exploring new tech mediums to express emotional experiences- especially relating to our current era of rapid technological development and hyper-digitized social life.View more on MakersPlace
2019-Present
3D Web
With experience in 3D design and video, I became active in building for the 3D web or "Metaverse".I created virtual galleries and hosted events showcasing digital artists, as well as creating experiences where people could explore inside three dimensional artworks.
2012-Present
Design & Branding
Developed branding & marketing materials for various clients including blockchain based startups.Designed the brand identities for BitAngels (one of the first crypto investment groups), Piper Wallet Printer (an early paper wallet solution) and Mastercoin, the first ICO (Initial Coin Offering); a historical breakthrough which revolutionized the crypto industry and paved the way for NFTs and smart contracts.
2013 - Present
Video Production & Editing
Besides Graphic Design and Art, I worked extensively as both a videographer and video editor, including animations and voice recording.You can view a collection of video examples at: https://vimeo.com/michpalmer
2011-2015
Non-Profit Work
During my career as a Media Specialist, I worked with a number of non-profit organizations including:MiND TV - A local community network channel (Animations & Graphics)Alliance Taxi Co-op - A startup taxi cooperative seeking to improve the working conditions of Philadelphia taxi drivers (Branding & Taxi Design)Chin Seeking Refuge - An advocacy group for the Chin people who were fleeing their homes in Myanmar (Designed a 135 page report presented to the U.S. Senate)
2009-2015
Photography
Graduated from Penn State University in 2011 with a BS in Management and a BA in Integrative Arts.Worked as a multimedia specialist at Penn State's College of Arts & Architecture from 2010-2011 and then again from 2013 to 2015Both for my career at Penn State, and as an independent artist, my work often focused on the subject of performer and venue.
2013-Present
AI ART
AI art is having its moment with text to image algorithms like Midjourney and DALL-E.Having explored AI models since 2013, including Deepdream Generator, ArtBreeder, and Playform, Mich looks to see how these tools can merge with artistic endeavors, without reducing the artist's role in shining light on human experiences.