Favorite Typeface: Inter
Favorite Software: Illustrator
Dream Job: Automotive UX Designer
Michael Sutter is a graphic design student at Arizona State University focused on strategic, concept-driven visual communication. His work explores how typography, systems, and narrative can translate complex social issues into clear, engaging experiences. In his senior coursework, Michael has developed projects centered on inequality, emphasizing hierarchy, accessibility, and cohesive visual storytelling across formats. He is especially interested in branding and experiential design that balances emotional impact with clarity and structure. Outside of design, Michael enjoys traveling, watching films, and finding inspiration in everyday visual culture. He values meaningful experiences, new places, and the stories that connect people.
View portfolio here.
Wellness
Health Shouldn’t Depend on Circumstance
Wellness is often framed as a personal choice, but access to healthy living is shaped by time, income, environment, and opportunity. Many people face daily barriers such as long work hours, limited healthcare access, food insecurity, unsafe neighborhoods, and chronic stress. These constraints make consistent self-care, preventive health, and mental wellness difficult or impossible. As a result, health outcomes are not determined by motivation alone, but by structural inequities that shape everyday life. True wellness cannot be achieved through individual effort alone. Addressing this issue requires greater awareness of how social and economic conditions influence health, and a commitment to policies and systems that make daily wellness accessible to everyone.
View senior book here.