Graphic Design for Print, Web and Digital Media
The Creativity to Make it Stand Out, the Experience to Make it Work

Its not just what you say, but also the way that you say it that makes an impression. This is just as true with visual communication as it is with the spoken word, so it is important that your message be presented with a fluency that takes even the most minor aspects into account.

Cranking Graphics offers a creative and holistic approach to communication and marketing tools that allows a seamless transition from print and digital media.

Professional design service includes:

Web Sites
Multimedia Presentations
Technical Illustration
Animation
Maps
Advertising
Brochures
Logos
Posters
Books
Interpretive Displays


-National Awards and Recognition-

Gold Medal
Finlandia University Web Site
Annual Admissions Advertising Award, Admissions Marketing Report 2005

Bronze Medal
Finlandia University Student Recruitment Presentation on CD
Annual Admissions Advertising Award, Admissions Marketing Report 2005

Award of Merit
An Interior Ellis Island Web Site- Michigan Technological University
American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) 2007

Honorable Mention
Island Life: An Isle Royale Nature Guide- Isle Royale and Keweenaw Parks Association
Association of Partners for Public Lands Media and Partnership Awards 2009


-Client Testimonials-

"You recently designed our GK12 logo and I just wanted to say thanks for doing such a great job. We're seeing the logo in different places, in color and in black and white, and it always looks cool and elegant and conveys so much about what our program is about. This is the third logo you've done for a group with which I'm involved and I remain very impressed with your skills! And I always recommend you, all the best, Kathy" ~ Kathy Halvorsen, Social Sciences Environmental Policy Graduate Program & School of Forest Resources and Environment Michigan Technological University

"Mike Stockwell at Cranking Graphics created the logo for my new company. He was great to work with, very patient, and guided me through every step of the design and decision-making process.
I highly recommend him for any creative visual needs or graphic design projects. thanks Mike!" ~ Greg Wright, Adventure Learning Ecotours

"To be honest, I was very nervous, thinking it'd be a nightmare, for my understanding "computer guys" always lack teaching as well as people skills. I was wrong. It was positive learning experience.
During our web site maintenance phone support Mike was very clear with his instructions, and precise at the time of explaining what I needed to know. He was able to guide me through so I was able to make some updates on the web site in less than an hour, that is counting waiting for a slow web connection. I highly recommend his services." ~ Mónica V. Nugent, Northwest Michigan Health Services