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Art + Design: Graphic Design
About Michael DeSouza
Michael DeSouza is a multidisciplinary graphic designer and illustrator whoís main focus is further closing the gap between illustrative and interactive design. Following four years studying media technology at New Bedford Voc-Tech, Michael pursued graphic design at UMass Dartmouth in hopes to earn a bachelorís degree in fine arts. With an interest in comics and collectibles, Michael hopes to become a graphic designer for Hasbro working with their Marvel or Star Wars figure packaging departments.
Statement
Neighborville, USA is an alternate reality game, or ARG, set in 1980's Colorado. Through newspapers and photos, we can begin to see what the town of Neighborville was like before itís mysterious disappearance, and all of the strange happenings leading up to it.
Inspired by ARGs like Petscop and AshVlogs, the intention with this project is to introduce a false history that can be explored through the eyes of someone looking back through the evidence. With Neighborville, I wanted to try and emulate multiple styles and formats that were popular in the 1980ís. From newspaper pages to a diner coaster, I wanted to try and create as many pieces of evidence as I could.
Contact
Email: michaelxdesouza@gmail.com
Website: michaelxdesouza.wixsite.com/design
@mdesouzaart
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