Favorite Typeface: Futara
Favorite Software: Illustrator
Dream Job: Graphic designer
Mikeala is a Graphic Designer based in Minnesota who will be graduating with a BSD in Graphic Design in May 2026. She has cultivated a robust freelance practice, collaborating with various clients to deliver tailored design solutions. This independent work has helped her sharpen her leadership and project management skills across multiple mediums. Outside the studio Mikeala is a dedicated storytelling writing and illustrating personal projects. She is a huge cinephile who enjoys spending time with her family, caring for her chickens and teaching sustainable gardening practices.
Light Pollution
The Vanishing Night
Light pollution is one of the fasted growing forms of pollution, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood. By flooding our nights with artificial light, we are systematically dismantling the natural rhythms that have governed life on Earth for billions of years. This excessive glow does more than just hide the stars; it acts as a massive disruptor of global ecosystems. Migratory birds are pulled off course to their deaths, nocturnal pollinators are vanishing, and the circadian rhythm of humans is being suppressed leading to increased risks of chronic illness.
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