Michael Mrak

Michael Mrak has a diverse work experience in the field of design and art direction. Starting in 1997, they worked as an Art Director for Time Inc, where they handled various magazine projects for different clients. From 2000 to 2005, Mrak served as the Design Director of Discover Magazine, responsible for managing art directors and photo editors. Michael also worked as a Consulting Art Director for Rodale, Amex, and McGraw-Hill Construction, providing design and art direction consultancy. Additionally, Mrak worked as a Design/Art Direction Consultant for their own company, MRAKdesign, from 2005 to 2009. In 2010, they joined Scientific American and Scientific American Magazine as the Design Director. Throughout their career, Mrak has demonstrated their skills in design, photography, and illustration, and has collaborated with clients, editors, and other agencies to produce high-quality publications and collateral materials.

Michael Mrak began their education at Oyster River in 1984, where they studied without a specific field of study until 1987. From 1987 to 1992, they attended Syracuse University focusing on Political Science and Illustration. Following this, Michael attended Burton Silverman Studios from 1992 to 1995, where they specialized in Illustration & Design. No specific degrees were mentioned for any of these educational experiences.