Michael Pinto
@michaelpinto.bsky.social
Founder of a Brooklyn based design firm which focuses on digital product design, storytelling marketing, and branding. This is my personal account.
something i think that many fanboys don't get is that because of seeds that Lichtenstein planted in the 60s art critics would later take comics as a medium more seriously. also if you see some of those paintings in person you realize that the large scale of the painting is part of the point
November 26, 2025 at 9:34 PM
something i think that many fanboys don't get is that because of seeds that Lichtenstein planted in the 60s art critics would later take comics as a medium more seriously. also if you see some of those paintings in person you realize that the large scale of the painting is part of the point
George Harrison's original handwritten lyrics for 'Here Comes the Sun'
November 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
George Harrison's original handwritten lyrics for 'Here Comes the Sun'
戦国魔神ゴーショーグン 時の異邦人 was a much better film
November 7, 2025 at 6:47 AM
戦国魔神ゴーショーグン 時の異邦人 was a much better film
My humble Reddit group "Design Founders" just reached 1,000+ members. Since the Summer I've been posting insights, inspiration, and trendspotting for creatives who are starting a business. You can find the group here: www.reddit.com/r/designfoun...
November 3, 2025 at 7:44 PM
My humble Reddit group "Design Founders" just reached 1,000+ members. Since the Summer I've been posting insights, inspiration, and trendspotting for creatives who are starting a business. You can find the group here: www.reddit.com/r/designfoun...
i don't think i could ever hope to top yesterday
October 11, 2025 at 8:24 AM
i don't think i could ever hope to top yesterday
The tech bros are wrong: If everyone on the planet can generate Hollywood quality video based on a text prompt then the ability to creatively write a text prompt is what's going to make the difference between fan fiction and something that people really want to watch.
October 4, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The tech bros are wrong: If everyone on the planet can generate Hollywood quality video based on a text prompt then the ability to creatively write a text prompt is what's going to make the difference between fan fiction and something that people really want to watch.
did you know that there's a casey kasem anime connection?
October 4, 2025 at 8:19 AM
did you know that there's a casey kasem anime connection?
My little Reddit group Design Founders just reached 500+ members. Since the Summer I've been posting insights, inspiration, and trendspotting for creatives who are starting a business. You can find the group here: www.reddit.com/r/designfoun...
September 27, 2025 at 8:03 PM
My little Reddit group Design Founders just reached 500+ members. Since the Summer I've been posting insights, inspiration, and trendspotting for creatives who are starting a business. You can find the group here: www.reddit.com/r/designfoun...
you can see some of the Nina's a bit better in this one
September 27, 2025 at 7:50 AM
you can see some of the Nina's a bit better in this one
more Frank Kelly Freas
September 13, 2025 at 12:24 AM
more Frank Kelly Freas
PS i can't see the thumbnail preview, so here is a screenshot...
September 11, 2025 at 8:12 AM
PS i can't see the thumbnail preview, so here is a screenshot...
The L'eggs branding (from the logotype to the packaging, and even point of purchase display) was really brilliant
September 6, 2025 at 8:37 PM
The L'eggs branding (from the logotype to the packaging, and even point of purchase display) was really brilliant
The character design was always slighted lifted from Ian in The Cult circa 1985 — music video for She Sells Sanctuary here: youtu.be/ZCOSPtyZAPA
September 1, 2025 at 8:58 PM
The character design was always slighted lifted from Ian in The Cult circa 1985 — music video for She Sells Sanctuary here: youtu.be/ZCOSPtyZAPA
Inspiration: "The most important thing is that you love what you are doing" Charles Eames (photo of Charles and Ray Eames working on a film)
August 24, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Inspiration: "The most important thing is that you love what you are doing" Charles Eames (photo of Charles and Ray Eames working on a film)
Hisou Kihei X-Serd (飛装騎兵カイザード)
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August 22, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Hisou Kihei X-Serd (飛装騎兵カイザード)
necretro.org/Hisou_Kihei_...
necretro.org/Hisou_Kihei_...
Always be comfortable with your weak points, and look for a team who can compliment you — below is a memo from David Ogilvy from 1979. Source: www.instagram.com/p/DNDeRpqMAVa/
August 18, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Always be comfortable with your weak points, and look for a team who can compliment you — below is a memo from David Ogilvy from 1979. Source: www.instagram.com/p/DNDeRpqMAVa/
