The Awesome Work of Michael Heald
We all have our favorite designers. One of my favorite designers happens to be Michael Heald, the founder of Fully Illustrated. Michael Heald is an award winning graphic and web designer. He has won multiple awards, as well as being featured in some top web and graphic design magazines.
Heald’s work is spectacular. The thing that impresses me about his work is the variety of different styles that he has mastered. Not only is he a master of illustrations, he is a great web designer as well. His web designs are beautiful. That is why he has had the opportunity to design websites for the biggest games out there, including the top iPhone game, Fieldrunners.
During this time I have serviced the creative needs of some of the biggest global brands, such as Nintendo, Pepsi and MTV. What all this means, is that since setting up Fully Illustrated as a one man creative machine, I can now bring all those skills, years of experience and oodles of passion, in a whole new, and much more affordable package!
Note: Please do not copy these images and use on your website. Special permission was given by Michael Heald in order for Design Informer to post these designs.
Character Illustrations
Michael Heald’s character illustrations are very clean, the lines are crisp and the use of color is perfect. He has created his unique style that you can see throughout his different illustrations.
No other art form, in my opinion, can evoke such an immediate response from the viewer. I love to see a person’s face light up upon seeing a new character, its fantastic, and makes every last second of effort worth it.
Websites
Michael also has some great websites in his portfolio. His websites all look great, no matter what the genre of game he is creating it for. As you will see, Michael has designed multiple video game websites, as he is a big-time video game admirer.
I make a valid effort with each and every project to make it better than my last, meaning that I never have and never will rest on my laurels. I will never be satisfied with where I am, and will always yearn to create something better. I believe this is the only mentality to have when you work in design.
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Vlad
November 16th, 2009 12:44 amVery dynamic drawings. Pearl Harbor site is awesome.
bahaa
November 16th, 2009 2:58 amImpressive work
Webecta
November 16th, 2009 3:58 amHis work and portfolio are stunning. Thanks for showcasing these, they are all great.
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pemmax
November 16th, 2009 7:39 amI can say only WOW!!!
Jad Limcaco
November 16th, 2009 1:21 pmThanks guys. That is why Michael Heald is one of my favorite designers.
h1brd
November 19th, 2009 10:17 amlove the works as well and the characters are brilliant :)
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loswl
November 19th, 2009 10:34 amVery impressive indeed, his style is one of a kind and I am amazed at how he carries it through in all his pieces, very cool post :)
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Jad Limcaco
November 19th, 2009 11:53 am@h1brd – Yes, the characters are very creative.
@Loswl – Thanks!
Josh
January 13th, 2010 10:07 pmNice showcase and fun character design! I like his selective use of texture as well.
Jad Limcaco
January 14th, 2010 12:37 amI like it as well. BTW, your use of texture is great as well. :)
nic arp
March 25th, 2010 7:57 amI don’t know much about design. But I can tell when I see a good one. And these are all mind-blowing.
neel
August 3rd, 2010 7:16 pmNice artwork. I like the Pearl Harbor design.. excellent work..