MICHAEL CAPULONG
Summary
Innovative Architectural Designer highly skilled in solving design problems utilizing established standards. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of schematics and space planning is highly sought.
Project Manager skilled in both residential remodeling and commercial repositioning projects. Experience with high-profile clients on design of multi-million-dollar properties involving challenging site placement. Focused on science-based design with eye for color balance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Designer + Project Manager
Colour Studio, Inc.
04.2019 - Current
- Combining science and art to create beautiful spaces and experiences in the tangible environment
- Collaborate with architects and developers on multi-million dollar commercial and mixed-use properties, luxury housing, low-income multi-family housing, and schools to develop designs with proven returns on investment
- Work closely with homeowners on high-end residential properties to develop unique palettes of colors, materials, and finishes
- Utilize design programs to develop architectural renderings, diagram detailed application plans, and conceptualize color and material schemes
- Present to governmental agencies, city planners, developers, and community members to demonstrate value of science-based architectural design
- Create and maintain relationships with architects, vendors, general contractors, and specialty applicators to support projects from inception to completion.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create functional, efficient, and visually appealing spaces for clients.
Designer
MCDS Mike Capulong Design Solutions
01.2015 - Current
- Developing solution-based strategies through successful design for a variety of clients
- Work with boutique store owners to create in-store graphics, to-go bags, physical and digital marketing visuals, and packaging for store-made products
- Partner with apparel lines to develop graphics for their products, research materials, guide website and mobile composition, and build relationships with textile manufacturers and printers
- Work with cannabis growers and distributors to establish physical product packaging and marketing visuals through product photography, illustration, and graphic design
- Guide homeowners to build budget-friendly, need-based design through product and material selections, digital renderings, and use-case research.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Visual Communication Design
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA01.2018
Minor - Industrial And Product Design
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA01.2018
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA01.2014
Certificate of Achievement - Communication Studies
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA01.2014
Skills
- Project Management
- Design Implementation
- Public Speaking
- Material Selection
- Concept Development
- Client Presentation Delivery
- Design Research
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Color Theory
- Visual Communication
- Layout Design
- Photography
Accomplishments
- Recolored over 30 residential homes within the Bay Area
- Repositioned dozens of commercial properties and multi-family housing developments throughout California
- Repositioned 12 schools within Pleasanton Unified School District
- Annual Judge of Paint Square's Elevation Awards
tools and skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, After Effects, Premier, XD, Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Product, Portrait, Documentation, Storyboarding, Staging, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Peer Review, Virtual Meetings, Marketing
passions and recreation
Watercolor Painting, Illustration, Locally Hand-made Goods, Furniture Design, Urban Fashion, Museum-going, Architecture, Healthful Cooking, Grilling, Raw Cuisine, Mixology, Hiking, Urban Exploration, Jogging, Skating
Timeline
Designer + Project Manager
Colour Studio, Inc.
04.2019 - Current
Designer
MCDS Mike Capulong Design Solutions
01.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Visual Communication Design
San Francisco State University
Minor - Industrial And Product Design
San Francisco State University
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Modesto Junior College
Certificate of Achievement - Communication Studies
Modesto Junior College
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