openbox9
Michael Schafer is an experienced design and operations professional with a robust career spanning over two decades. Currently serving as Principal at openbox9 since November 2000, Michael has previously held roles such as East Operations Manager and Creative Director at Trinet Internet Solutions, where responsibilities included art direction and fundraising strategy for non-profit clients. Additionally, Michael worked as Operations Manager and Creative Director at Silas Partners and as New Media Director at Supon Design Group, an international branding and web design firm. Early career positions include Sr. Designer at Indigo Group Ominmedia and Ad Designer at Fort Wayne Newspapers. Michael holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Ball State University, coupled with earlier education at Rowan University.
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openbox9
A graphic design studio serving organizations pursuing world-changing goodness. Our creative expertise expands the capacity of nonprofits through graphic design, branding, and mission-driven communication solutions. Services include: Website design and development, Graphic Design, Marketing and Fundraising strategy, Brand development and management, Infographics, Annual reports, Video and animation, Print collateral, Event design, and the occasional pair of socks. Writing about nonprofits, branding, and case studies showing graphic design for social impact.