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Stephen Plumbley

Logo Overlord

Graphic design, tech support, heavy lifting: just call me the man of the house. I grill steak, too.

You name it: hot dogs, homemade brats, venison steaks; Stephen's got a portable grill and he's not afraid to use it. He's also not afraid to bust out his mad Illustrator skills and lay the smack down on design projects. It's just the kind of guy he is.

Our main man Stephen has more than a decade of experience in the production and design world with a pre-press vocabulary that make women, and most men, weak in the knees. (And while we're on the subject, his everyday vocabulary is freakishly impressive as well).

Raised on the west coast, Stephen has a laid back California swagger and an intense passion for spicy food. In between bites of his ethnic take-out lunches, Stephen commands his iMac with the style and grace of a seasoned figure skater (think Blades of Glory). His award-winning logo designs and eye for detail make Stephen an M3 illustrating asset. And he makes it look so easy.

When Stephen's not tearing up the graphics department or moving heavy things for the ladies, you can find him troubleshooting computers, untangling wires or giving Internet and e-mail tips to the technologically challenged. He was never officially told tech support would be in his realm of responsibility, but let it be a lesson to all: with knowledge and power comes great responsibility. Overlords are no exception.

Hey, nice job!

  • Directed creative and design for the 2009 Communicator Award-winning logo for Web Traffic Partners
  • Directed creative for the 2009 PACE award-winning crisis communications campaign for Tetra Tech and the CSO program in Lansing
  • Has designed for big-name clients, including: Harley-Davidson/Harley Owner's Group, Caterpillar, Wahl Corporation, State Farm Insurance, MSU, MSU College of Law and Walmart
  • Is a skilled computer illustrator of cars, trucks and botanical pieces