Mike Nicholls

Creative Director & Founder, UMBER

Mike Nicholls is an Oakland-based award-winning creative director, brand strategist, editorial designer and visual artist using design as a tool for discovery, inspiration and community building. He has translated ideas into visionary creative solutions with over 20 years of design experience and natural talent. Mike founded Umber, a media and editorial platform highlighting creative perspectives that matter, which has been recognized by AfroTech (Blavity), PRINT Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, KQED and Communication Arts.