Michael Bailey
Principal Designer, Visual Communication + UX
What inspires me
Illuminated curiosity for the purpose of forward motion.
In Demand Skills
Making sense of too much information, making too much content clean and legible, and finding new ways to do old things.
Memorable Moment @ Frontier
Seeing photos from a meeting where some of the world's most influential leaders gathered to engage with content which I strategically designed—and knowing that work is helping shape meaningful change and impact. Moments like these remind me why the work matters.
Adage
If people are made safer, more comfortable, more eager, more efficient — or just happier, then design has succeeded. -JJG
Bio
Michael has over 25 years of experience as a creative leader, bringing ideas, insights, data, and processes to life across numerous industries. Michael has successfully navigated the ever-evolving landscape of design, continuously adapting his skills, and staying ahead of trends.
Throughout his career, he has leveraged his expertise to deliver successful creative solutions, establishing a reputation for innovation, precision, and a keen eye for detail working with foundations, companies, universities, governments, and communities.
Frontier uses this assessment to identify our unique strengths and maximize our teamliness - how we collaborate effectively as cross-functional teams. We often pair colleagues with opposite strengths to turbocharge our creativity and impact.
Over 90% of Fortune 500 companies have used the CliftonStrengths assessment to improve their workplace and meaningfully engage their employees.
Michael’s Clifton Strengths
Maximizer
People exceptionally talented in the Maximizer theme focus on strengths as a way to stimulate personal and group excellence. They seek to transform something strong into something superb.
Connectedness
People exceptionally talented in the Connectedness theme have faith in the links among all things. They believe there are few coincidences and that almost every event has meaning.
Adaptability
People exceptionally talented in the Adaptability theme prefer to go with the flow. They tend to be “now” people who take things as they come and discover the future one day at a time.
Command
People exceptionally talented in the Command theme have presence. They can take control of a situation and make decisions.
Individualization
People exceptionally talented in the Individualization theme are intrigued with the unique qualities of each person. They have a gift for figuring out how different people can work together productively.