Chicago Tribune’s Facebook page was voted #2 Best US Newspaper Facebook Fan Page by the Bivings Report. Not to toot my own horn but I created the custom Welcome landing page!

Check it out here – facebook.com/chicagotribune

The Chicago Tribune – It may be ranked 9th in the US in terms of circulation, but the Chicago Tribune has its Facebook engagement down to a science. It boasts a custom Welcome landing page, a number of newspaper-specific sub pages,as well as a discussion tab. This is in addition to it’s high average number of likes and comments on every post, and its continuous reader questions.
— Bivings Report

I created the user interface of the Chicago Tribune Interactive Touchscreen that is placed on Michigan Ave. in Chicago. I worked with iGotchaMedia to implement and program the touch functions of the screen and it features the latest news, weather and dining options around town. Take a look:

My name is Mike and I have been designing, managing and creating web related material over the past several years since I graduated from the Illinois Institute of Art in September 2004.

I have enjoyed my time while creating for Live Nation – Motorsports (now Feld Entertainment Motorsports and formerly Clear Channel Entertainment – Motorsports) and presently the Chicago Tribune where we are experiencing a very exciting time with the re-invention of the newspaper and its websites. Over my time spent at these conglomerates I have met some very interesting and intelligent people that have taugh me so much about life, business and balance that I will never forget.

I find that creativity lies in the hands of the objector…if that makes any sense. Well design/art/creative is objective and can be interpreted anyway one seems fit. Here you will find samplings of my work along with my interests in technology and the web.

So enjoy and please comment/critique at any time.

Regards,

MP