GRAPHIC DESIGN & CREATIVE DIRECTION

Creative Solutions 

That Work

From concept to completion.

I create visual solutions that communicate, engage, and deliver real-world results across print, packaging, advertising, exhibits, and more.

Creative thinking. Hands-on experience. Real-world results.

With decades of experience in branding, graphic design, and creative direction, I bring ideas to life across print, packaging, advertising, exhibitions, and digital media.

I’m a hands-on creative director, equally comfortable developing concepts and executing the details. Fluent in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, I take projects from initial idea through final production.

 

Michael Paragon founder of Paragona Art Products and VP of new product development
Paragona WireForm product packaging design for aluminum modeling mesh, featuring branded retail packaging, product demonstrations, and craft examples.
Custom pencil portrait illustration of a woman in a spiral-bound sketchbook, showcasing graphic illustration and drawing by Paragona Art Products.
Custom-designed coffee mug and matching coasters featuring colorful illustrated artwork, demonstrating branded merchandise and promotional product design.
Magazine advertisement for All-Foils BBQ Foil featuring product packaging, promotional graphics, and print advertising design.
Skywater tradeshow exhibit featuring a branded display wall, large-format graphics, reception counter, brochure stand, and seating area.
Custom retail point-of-purchase display for Candle Wraps, featuring branded product packaging, hanging merchandise, and promotional signage.

Beyond Commercial Design

A Lifelong Passion for Art

Painting and drawing have always been part of my creative life. Away from client briefs, brand guidelines, and production deadlines, I explore ideas more freely through color, composition, and experimentation.
 

It’s a different kind of creative work, but one that continues to influence how I approach design.