Elva Design Group
Michael Francis is a seasoned design professional with extensive experience in the creative industry, currently serving as Co-Founder and Creative Director at ELVA Design Group since July 2017. Prior to this, Michael held significant roles such as Director of Visual Design and Creative Director at LiveArea, where leadership was demonstrated by managing a creative team across multiple global offices. Experience also includes positions as Associate Creative Director at Smith, where a team of 12 designers was guided, and Senior Art Director at The Garrigan Lyman Group, assisting in leading a team of 10 designers. Earlier career stages featured roles as a Freelance Interactive Designer and Designer at NECX - Netronic. Michael holds a Bachelor of Visual Arts in Graphic Design from Endicott College and has foundations in design from San Diego State University.
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Elva Design Group
Our unique design process, coupled with our alignment to business strategy and technology, results in truly collaborative, intimate partnerships. Our renewed approach allows for beautifully distinct design solutions for our clients, and flies in the face of the wasteful “agency” model. We are known for design. Design is what we create, what our clients receive, and what their customers experience. And yet, what we do is so much more than that- it is the uniting of design, technology, and strategy. It is a proprietary blend of fundamental best-practices with a flair for what’s new, trending, and intriguing. Our designs push the bounds of beauty without compromise to their effectiveness or performance, an ideal recipe for our clients who demand both. We believe in a platform for nurturing creative talent and collaborating with clients that desire to evolve and transform their businesses. While our home base is located in Seattle, Washington, we know nothing replaces solving problems face-to-face, which is why we have team members in Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Vancouver, and frequently find us on a video-conference, and at least one of us in an airport. We can’t wait to work alongside you, so let’s talk.