“Mike is an excellent designer and enjoys exploring different solutions. He excels in many areas,
but especially in identity design, multi-page print pieces and dimensional packaging. Mike is always
receptive to feedback and suggestions because he is an eager learner. In addition, MIke has excellent
people skills and is a great fit for dealing with vendors or clients.”
— Keeven White, President/Creative Director, WhiteSpace Creative

“Mike has an exceptional balance of creativity, professionalism and personality that would be a welcome
addition in any working environment. Not only does he consistently come up with new and innovative
ideas, he is able to asses the need for whatever a job calls for and generate innovative, practical
and compelling designs in a timely manner. He is a pleasure to work with and is highly recommended.”
— Amy Notturno, Graphic Designer, WhiteSpace Creative

"Mike is a first class graphic designer. He possesses the ability to both create unbelievable designs
and has the intellect to explain what each design element means. Mike is on time, and goes above
and beyond what is asked of him. Hurry up and use him now, because someday only the big boys
will be able to afford him!"
— Adam Hermsdorfer, Owner, Big Tuna Interactive

"I have known Mike for years. He has most recently taught Adobe Photoshop workshops for us
in Kent State Information Services. His in-depth product knowledge and calm delivery style
make him a great instructor, and his course evaluations bear that out. Mike would be an asset
to any organization."
— Tom Mahon, Manager, Training and Outreach, Kent State University Information Services

“I worked with Mike on numerous design projects and always found him to be tremendously attentive
to details and striving to design and produce the most effective solution for our clients. Mike is committed
to delivering the very best design product. A real asset to our team.”
— Dean Crawford, Senior Account Executive, WhiteSpace Creative

“Mike is one of the best visual senior designers I've ever worked with in my career. He's highly creative,
detailed and enthusiastic. Mike is definitely a person I've requested to be on my team a number of times,
as I know he'll get the job done with the most daunting of deadlines while crafting masterful design solutions.
His creativity is only heightened with his attention to reliability and dependability to the marketing goal.
I have nothing but the highest praise for his work and character! A Senior Designer/Art Director
could not come any higher recommended than Mike.”
— Don Vana, Owner, Vana Creative

"Mike Mahan is an excellent designer, first rate teacher and a wonderful colleague.
I'm glad to have had the chance to work with him."
— Sanda Katila, Associate Professor, School of Visual Communication Design, Kent State University

“Mike did a fantastic job of designing the logos on my site, working very efficiently and completing
all work well ahead of schedule. I was impressed with his preliminary "rough" ideas which actually
looked good enough to use by themselves! I'd definitely recommend Mike for his professionalism,
reliability and high quality of work.”
— Donna Clapham, Owner, donnnaforex.com