Michael
Starkweather

BIO

Boston-based designer.
I build brands. Sometimes other things.
Senior Brand Designer at Torq.

CONTACT

Torq

Torq

SENIOR BRAND DESIGNER

SENIOR BRAND DESIGNER

2024–Current

2024–Current

2024–Current

Building a loud, cultural brand for Torq — the kind Forbes said looks “more like streetwear and music festivals than typical security vendors,” a bold shift they described as bringing “edge, energy, and authenticity” to cybersecurity.

Building a loud, cultural brand for Torq — the kind Forbes said looks “more like streetwear and music festivals than typical security…"

Advisor360°

Advisor360°

VISUAL DESIGNER II

VISUAL DESIGNER II

2022–2024

2022–2024

2022–2024

Two years as the brand and web designer for a fintech startup — building the site, GTM campaigns, and the brand of their AI product, ViDA®.

Two years as the brand and web designer
for a fintech startup — building the site, GTM campaigns, and the brand of their AI
product, ViDA®.

Raw Loops USA®

Raw Loops USA®

BRAND DESIGNER

BRAND DESIGNER

2024 Indigo Design Award

2024 Indigo Design Award

2024 Indigo Design Award

An independent music and art collective brand — built to feel physical and tactile on screen. Won a 2024 Indigo Design Award.

An independent music and art collective brand — built to feel physical and tactile on screen. Won a 2024 Indigo Design Award.

Fresh Air®

Fresh Air®

BRAND CAMPAIGN

BRAND CAMPAIGN

2022

2022

2022

Full brand and campaign for a fictional environmental nonprofit. Built around hand-collaged, frame-by-frame visual elements. Brand, campaign, and motion.

Full brand and campaign for a fictional environmental nonprofit. Built around hand-collaged, frame-by-frame visual elements. Brand, campaign, and motion.