A. Micah Smith

Brand Studio

Building
Brand Dreams
& Steady Teams

Brand Leadership & Creative Direction

Brand Leadership & Creative Direction

Bold Work for Bright Clients

I help growing companies build strong brands, launch big ideas, and guide the work that brings it all to life.

Brand & Identity

Brand
& Identity

  • Thundergong! Benefit Concert

  • Second Nature

    Team: David Shih

  • Land id

    Team: Brad Davis

  • Radius Brewing Co.

  • Jalen Daniels - NIL

    Team: Brad Davis, Kip Kraisinger

  • Steps of Faith Foundation

    Team: Brad Davis

  • Suitcase Wines

  • Olathe Public Schools Concept

    Team: Brad Davis

  • The Refinery

    Team: Alex Anderson

  • Heck Land & Home

    Team: Brad Davis

  • Mammoth Sports Construction

  • Geary County, Kansas

    Team: Brad Davis

  • Thundergong! Benefit Concert

  • Second Nature

    Team: David Shih

  • Land id

    Team: Brad Davis

  • Radius Brewing Co.

  • Jalen Daniels - NIL

    Team: Brad Davis, Kip Kraisinger

  • Steps of Faith Foundation

    Team: Brad Davis

  • Suitcase Wines

  • Olathe Public Schools Concept

    Team: Brad Davis

  • The Refinery

    Team: Alex Anderson

  • Heck Land & Home

    Team: Brad Davis

  • Mammoth Sports Construction

  • Geary County, Kansas

    Team: Brad Davis

  • Thundergong! Benefit Concert

  • Second Nature

    Team: David Shih

  • Land id

    Team: Brad Davis

  • Radius Brewing Co.

  • Jalen Daniels - NIL

    Team: Brad Davis, Kip Kraisinger

  • Steps of Faith Foundation

    Team: Brad Davis

  • Suitcase Wines

  • Olathe Public Schools Concept

    Team: Brad Davis

  • The Refinery

    Team: Alex Anderson

  • Heck Land & Home

    Team: Brad Davis

  • Mammoth Sports Construction

  • Geary County, Kansas

    Team: Brad Davis

I love Micah's work.
I call him Wizzo because hes a design wizard.

Jason Sudeikis

Actor, Writer

Jason Sudeikis

I love Micah's work.
I call him Wizzo because hes a design wizard.

Actor, Writer

Jason Sudeikis

I love Micah's work.
I call him Wizzo because hes a design wizard.

Products & Packaging

Products
& Packaging

  • Pizza Hut Mini Basketball

    Team: Dale Austin

  • TED Conference Badge Redesign

    Team: Gavin Hall, Will True

  • Zarda BBQ

  • Salemtown Board Co. Deck Logo

  • Radius Brewing Co. Cans

  • Target Gift Card

  • Baja Burrito Cups

  • Doane Paper Notebook

  • Pizza Hut Mini Basketball

    Team: Dale Austin

  • TED Conference Badge Redesign

    Team: Gavin Hall, Will True

  • Zarda BBQ

  • Salemtown Board Co. Deck Logo

  • Radius Brewing Co. Cans

  • Target Gift Card

  • Baja Burrito Cups

  • Doane Paper Notebook

  • Pizza Hut Mini Basketball

    Team: Dale Austin

  • TED Conference Badge Redesign

    Team: Gavin Hall, Will True

  • Zarda BBQ

  • Salemtown Board Co. Deck Logo

  • Radius Brewing Co. Cans

  • Target Gift Card

  • Baja Burrito Cups

  • Doane Paper Notebook

Culture

Culture

  • Dude Perfect Apparel Line

    Team: Anthony Freese

  • Pepsi Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show

  • The Get Up Kids - There Are Rules

    Team: Rob Pope

  • Royals Internal Team Shirt

  • St. Vincent Merch

  • Royals 2024 Homestand Poster

    Team: Caitlin Wienck

  • Wilco Rooster Shirt

  • Chiefs 2021 Game Poster

    Team: Jordan Giesler

  • Matt Pryor & Dan Andriano EP

  • The Hold Steady Merch

  • Dude Perfect Apparel Line

    Team: Anthony Freese

  • Pepsi Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show

  • The Get Up Kids - There Are Rules

    Team: Rob Pope

  • Royals Internal Team Shirt

  • St. Vincent Merch

  • Royals 2024 Homestand Poster

    Team: Caitlin Wienck

  • Wilco Rooster Shirt

  • Chiefs 2021 Game Poster

    Team: Jordan Giesler

  • Matt Pryor & Dan Andriano EP

  • The Hold Steady Merch

  • Dude Perfect Apparel Line

    Team: Anthony Freese

  • Pepsi Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show

  • The Get Up Kids - There Are Rules

    Team: Rob Pope

  • Royals Internal Team Shirt

  • St. Vincent Merch

  • Royals 2024 Homestand Poster

    Team: Caitlin Wienck

  • Wilco Rooster Shirt

  • Chiefs 2021 Game Poster

    Team: Jordan Giesler

  • Matt Pryor & Dan Andriano EP

  • The Hold Steady Merch

The
Word

on the
Street

The Word on the Street

The Word
on the Street

The Word on the Street
Events & Environments

Events &
Environments

  • TEDGlobal 2014

    Team: Mike Femia

  • Thundergong! 2023

  • Pizza Hut Struggle Bus Concept

    Team: Dale Austin

  • The Sundry Mural

  • Thundergong! 2019

  • Zarda BBQ Billboard

  • Myspace Secret Shows

  • Thundergong! 2024

  • SprayKC Billboard

  • Wilco Concert Posters

  • TEDGlobal 2014

    Team: Mike Femia

  • Thundergong! 2023

  • Pizza Hut Struggle Bus Concept

    Team: Dale Austin

  • The Sundry Mural

  • Thundergong! 2019

  • Zarda BBQ Billboard

  • Myspace Secret Shows

  • Thundergong! 2024

  • SprayKC Billboard

  • Wilco Concert Posters

  • TEDGlobal 2014

    Team: Mike Femia

  • Thundergong! 2023

  • Pizza Hut Struggle Bus Concept

    Team: Dale Austin

  • The Sundry Mural

  • Thundergong! 2019

  • Zarda BBQ Billboard

  • Myspace Secret Shows

  • Thundergong! 2024

  • SprayKC Billboard

  • Wilco Concert Posters

Illustration & Lettering

Illustration
& Lettering

  • ESPN NBA Free Agency

  • GQ Italy

  • Mitchell Bat Co. Pine Tar Bat

  • US History Textbook - Founding Fathers

  • Lecrae Lyric Lettering

  • Dude Perfect Halloween

  • Ukranian Pysanka

    Personal Work

  • Country Music Hall of Fame Apparel

  • DJ Octopus Print

  • ESPN NFL Contracts

  • July 4th Flag

    Personal Work

  • Brian Fallon Merch

  • Yordano Ventura Tribute

    Personal Work

  • Various Animals

    Personal Work

  • Christmas Lettering

    Personal Work

  • ESPN NBA Free Agency

  • GQ Italy

  • Mitchell Bat Co. Pine Tar Bat

  • US History Textbook - Founding Fathers

  • Lecrae Lyric Lettering

  • Dude Perfect Halloween

  • Ukranian Pysanka

    Personal Work

  • Country Music Hall of Fame Apparel

  • DJ Octopus Print

  • ESPN NFL Contracts

  • July 4th Flag

    Personal Work

  • Brian Fallon Merch

  • Yordano Ventura Tribute

    Personal Work

  • Various Animals

    Personal Work

  • Christmas Lettering

    Personal Work

  • ESPN NBA Free Agency

  • GQ Italy

  • Mitchell Bat Co. Pine Tar Bat

  • US History Textbook - Founding Fathers

  • Lecrae Lyric Lettering

  • Dude Perfect Halloween

  • Ukranian Pysanka

    Personal Work

  • Country Music Hall of Fame Apparel

  • DJ Octopus Print

  • ESPN NFL Contracts

  • July 4th Flag

    Personal Work

  • Brian Fallon Merch

  • Yordano Ventura Tribute

    Personal Work

  • Various Animals

    Personal Work

  • Christmas Lettering

    Personal Work

How I Help Brands

How I Help Brands

For over 20 years, I've helped brands figure out what comes next, launch big ideas, and keep moving when the workload gets heavy. Today, I partner with teams that need creative leadership, hands-on support, or a little bit of both. Here's where I can help most:

For over 20 years, I've helped brands figure out what comes next, launch big ideas, and keep moving when the workload gets heavy. Today, I partner with teams that need creative leadership, hands-on support, or a little bit of both. Here's where I can help most:

Clarity & Confidence For What's Next

  • Navigate growth, change, and opportunities without losing what got you there

  • Turn big, hairy goals into a plan that gets everyone moving

  • Mentorship for the next generation of trusted talent

  • Fractional leadership without the full-time overhead

Not sure what's next?
Let's figure it out together.

All In On
Impact From
Brief To Launch

  • A steady hand when the stakes are high & the launches are big

  • Get the best ideas out of your decks and into the world

  • Keep teams, partners, and vendors moving in the same direction

  • Protect the best idea's spark from going out along the way

Have something people should care about?
Let's make sure they do.

Reliable Support When You Need It

  • Seasoned hands for when the task list is long and your capacity is in the rearview

  • Turns rough ideas into undeniable work that's ready to share

  • Up-to-speed help when the workload spikes and your calendar doesn't care

  • Protects what makes your brand "you"

Too much on your plate?
Let's make some room.

Clarity &
Confidence For
What's Next

  • Navigate growth, change, and opportunities without losing what got you there

  • Turn big, hairy goals into a plan that gets everyone moving

  • Mentorship for the next generation of trusted talent

  • Fractional leadership without the full-time overhead

Not sure what's next?
Let's figure it out together.

All In On
Impact From
Brief To Launch

  • A steady hand when the stakes are high & the launches are big

  • Get the best ideas out of your decks and into the world

  • Keep teams, partners, and vendors moving in the same direction

  • Protect the best idea's spark from going out along the way

Have something people should care about?
Let's make sure they do.

Reliable Support When You Need It

  • Seasoned hands for when the task list is long and your capacity is in the rearview

  • Turns rough ideas into undeniable work that's ready to share

  • Up-to-speed help when the workload spikes and your calendar doesn't care

  • Protects what makes your brand "you"

Too much on your plate?
Let's make some room.

Clarity & Confidence For What's Next

  • Navigate growth, change, and opportunities without losing what got you there

  • Turn big, hairy goals into a plan that gets everyone moving

  • Mentorship for the next generation of trusted talent

  • Fractional leadership without the full-time overhead

Not sure what's next?
Let's figure it out together.

All In On Impact From Brief To Launch

  • A steady hand when the stakes are high & the launches are big

  • Get the best ideas out of your decks and into the world

  • Keep teams, partners, and vendors moving in the same direction

  • Protect the best idea's spark from going out along the way

Have something people should care about?
Let's make sure they do.

Reliable Support When You Need It

  • Seasoned hands for when the task list is long and your capacity is in the rearview

  • Turns rough ideas into undeniable work that's ready to share

  • Up-to-speed help when the workload spikes and your calendar doesn't care

  • Protects what makes your brand "you"

Too much on your plate?
Let's make some room.

Working Together

I can jump into an existing team, fly solo, or build a super group of specialists from my circle of talented friends. Here are a few ways we can help:

  • Brand Development

  • Logo Design

  • Art Direction

  • Content Strategy

  • Packaging & Layout

  • Digital & Print Media

  • Pitch Decks

  • Motion & Animation

  • Copy & Messaging

  • Websites & Interactive

  • Photo & Video Production

  • Campaign Production

  • Merchandise & Apparel

  • Illustration & Lettering

  • 3D Modeling

  • And More!

Working Together

I can jump into an existing team, fly solo, or build a super group of specialists from my circle of talented friends. Here are a few ways we can help:

  • Brand Development

  • Logo Design

  • Art Direction

  • Content Strategy

  • Websites & Interactive

  • Copy & Messaging

  • And More!

  • Copy & Messaging

  • Websites & Interactive

  • Photo & Video Production

  • Campaign Production

  • Merchandise & Apparel

  • Illustration & Lettering

  • 3D Modeling

  • And More!

Working Together

I can jump into an existing team, fly solo, or build a super group of specialists from my circle of talented friends. Here are a few ways we can help:

  • Brand Development

  • Logo Design

  • Art Direction

  • Content Strategy

  • Packaging & Layout

  • Digital & Print Media

  • Pitch Decks

  • Motion & Animation

  • Copy & Messaging

  • Websites & Interactive

  • Photo & Video Production

  • Campaign Production

  • Merchandise & Apparel

  • Illustration & Lettering

  • 3D Modeling

  • And More!

A leader. An educator. A servant. Im thankful for people like Micah.

Lecrae

Rapper, Author

Rapper, Author

A leader. An educator.
A servant. Im thankful
for people like Micah.

Lecrae

Rapper, Author

Lecrae

A leader. An educator.
A servant. Im thankful
for people like Micah.

Runnin' Down A Dream

  1. Micah Smith

  1. Micah Smith

Creative Director

It all started with making shirts and posters for my favorite bands and has grown into creating campaigns and experiences for brands around the world.


Today, I partner with startups, growing companies, and cultural events when they're building something new, launching something big, or facing challenges that didn't come with instructions.


Along the way, I've worked with brands like TED, Target, ESPN, and Pepsi. I've also been lucky to have my work featured in books, magazines, and most recently on my Mom's refrigerator.

It all started with making shirts and posters for my favorite bands and has grown into creating campaigns and experiences for brands around the world.

Today, I partner with startups, growing companies, and cultural events when they're building something new, launching something big, or facing challenges that didn't come with instructions.

Along the way, I've worked with brands like TED, Target, ESPN, and Pepsi. I've also been lucky to have my work featured in books, magazines, and most recently on my Mom's refrigerator.

Runnin' Down
A Dream

It all started with making shirts and posters for my favorite bands and has grown into creating campaigns and experiences for brands around the world.

Today, I partner with startups, growing companies, and cultural events when they're building something new, launching something big, or facing challenges that didn't come with instructions.


Along the way, I've worked with brands like TED, Target, ESPN, and Pepsi. I've also been lucky to have my work featured in books, magazines, and most recently on my Mom's refrigerator.

  1. Micah Smith

Creative Director

Illusive Pt. 3

Hendrik Hellige

Typeface: Classic Typography for Contemporary Design

Tamye Riggs

Beyond the Fleeting Moment: Wilco Concert Posters 2004-2014

Jeff Tweedy

Gigposters, Vol. 1: Rock
Show Art of the 21st Century

Clay Hayes

Impressive: Printmaking,
Letterpress & Graphic Design

Hendrik Hellige

1,000 More Greetings

Aesthetic Movement

Neil Diamond is Forever

Jon Bream

Myspace / Dark Horse
Comics Presents

Joss Whedon

Little Book of Screenprinting

Caspar Williamson

Star Guitars: 101 Guitars
That Rocked The World

Dave Hunter

1,000 Indie Posters

John Foster

Print Magazine

Paste Magazine

How Magazine

Communication Arts

IdN Magazine

GOOD Magazine

Design*Sponge

Illusive Pt. 3

Hendrik Hellige

Typeface: Classic Typography
for Contemporary Design

Tamye Riggs

Beyond the Fleeting Moment:
Wilco Concert Posters 2004-2014

Jeff Tweedy

Gigposters, Vol. 1:
Rock Show Art of the 21st Century

Clay Hayes

Impressive: Printmaking,
Letterpress & Graphic Design

Hendrik Hellige

1,000 More Greetings

Aesthetic Movement

Neil Diamond is Forever

Jon Bream

Myspace / Dark Horse
Comics Presents

Joss Whedon

Little Book of Screenprinting

Caspar Williamson

Star Guitars: 101 Guitars
That Rocked The World

Dave Hunter

1,000 Indie Posters

John Foster

Print Magazine

Paste Magazine

How Magazine

Communication Arts

IdN Magazine

GOOD Magazine

Design*Sponge

Illusive Pt. 3

Hendrik Hellige

Typeface: Classic Typography
for Contemporary Design

Tamye Riggs

Beyond the Fleeting Moment:
Wilco Concert Posters 2004-2014

Jeff Tweedy

Gigposters, Vol. 1:
Rock Show Art of the 21st Century

Clay Hayes

Impressive: Printmaking,
Letterpress & Graphic Design

Hendrik Hellige

1,000 More Greetings

Aesthetic Movement

Neil Diamond is Forever

Jon Bream

Myspace / Dark Horse
Comics Presents

Joss Whedon

Little Book of Screenprinting

Caspar Williamson

Star Guitars: 101 Guitars
That Rocked The World

Dave Hunter

1,000 Indie Posters

John Foster

Print Magazine

Paste Magazine

How Magazine

Communication Arts

IdN Magazine

Design*Sponge

Speaking

I've had the opportunity to speak at events for Creative
Mornings, The AV Club, AIGA, and The Ad Club. Whether it's a conference stage, a classroom, or a creative team working through what's next, I love sharing stories and ideas that people can carry back into their lives.

I've had the opportunity to speak at events for Creative Mornings, The AV Club, AIGA, and The Ad Club. Whether it's a conference stage, a classroom, or a creative team working through what's next, I love sharing stories and ideas that people can carry back into their lives.

Notes From the Crowd

  • “A tremendous storyteller. This was one of my favorite presentations ever. I talked with others and the feedback was unanimous: more Micah!”

  • “Micah was a refreshing and engaging speaker. I now feel more inspired to pursue paths that align with the dreams I have for myself.”

  • “Very approachable! Loved the work but also appreciated the stories, which made everything feel so relatable.”

  • "Great storytelling! His humor and anecdotes made it feel warm and personal...appreciated the joy reflected in the work."

  • “One of the best speakers we’ve had, for real! I wish it was longer!”

  • “This was my first Ad Club event and now I want to attend them all.”

  • “I really enjoyed Micah’s presentation. It was so fun and great to hear. There was laughter around me the whole time!”

  • "It was a fantastic hour of learning and laughing. Really loved his amazing stories and getting to see his incredible work."

  • “A tremendous storyteller. This was one of my favorite presentations ever. I talked with others and the feedback was unanimous: more Micah!”

  • “Micah was a refreshing and engaging speaker. I now feel more inspired to pursue paths that align with the dreams I have for myself.”

  • “Very approachable! Loved the work but also appreciated the stories, which made everything feel so relatable.”

  • "Great storytelling! His humor and anecdotes made it feel warm and personal...appreciated the joy reflected in the work."

  • “One of the best speakers we’ve had, for real! I wish it was longer!”

  • “This was my first Ad Club event and now I want to attend them all.”

  • “I really enjoyed Micah’s presentation. It was so fun and great to hear. There was laughter around me the whole time!”

  • "It was a fantastic hour of learning and laughing. Really loved his amazing stories and getting to see his incredible work."

Speaking

I've had the chance to speak at events for CreativeMornings, The AV Club, AIGA, and The Ad Club. Whether it's a conference stage, a classroom, or a creative team working through what's next, I love sharing stories and ideas that people can carry back into their lives.

Speaking

I've had the chance to speak at events for CreativeMornings, The AV Club, AIGA, and The Ad Club. Whether it's a conference stage, a classroom, or a creative team working through what's next, I love sharing stories and ideas that people can carry back into their lives.

Speaking

I've had the opportunity to speak at events for CreativeMornings, The AV Club, AIGA, and The Ad Club. Whether it's a conference stage, a classroom, or a creative team working through what's next, I love sharing stories and ideas that people can carry back into their lives.

Notes From the Crowd

  • “A tremendous storyteller. This was one of my favorite presentations ever. I talked with others and the feedback was unanimous: more Micah!”

  • “Micah was a refreshing and engaging speaker. I now feel more inspired to pursue paths that align with the dreams I have for myself.”

  • “Very approachable! Loved the work but also appreciated the stories, which made everything feel so relatable.”

  • "Great storytelling! His humor and anecdotes made it feel warm and personal...appreciated the joy reflected in the work."

  • “One of the best speakers we’ve had, for real! I wish it was longer!”

  • “This was my first Ad Club event and now I want to attend them all.”

  • “I really enjoyed Micah’s presentation. It was so fun and great to hear. There was laughter around me the whole time!”

  • "It was a fantastic hour of learning and laughing. Really loved his amazing stories and getting to see his incredible work."

Building
Brand Dreams
& Steady Teams

©2026 A. Micah Smith • Made in KS with ♥

Building
Brand Dreams
& Steady Teams

©2026 A. Micah Smith • Made in KS with ♥