Our clients are opinionated.

“I've worked with Mike for almost five years and can't emphasize how important his partnership with us has been. Mike is enthusiastic and responsive and always delivers on what he promises. We've worked on many creative design projects together and he brings great solutions to the conversation, asks detailed questions and is open to other team members' input. Working with Mike is a true partnership, he's a valued member of our creative team."

Nancy Van Camp
Senior Consultant
Willis Towers Watson

“Mike has been a tremendous help in driving strategic thinking and translating it into graphic designs that help align and lead our needs. Responsive, accessible and reliable.”

Adam Axcell
Head of Marketing, National Accounts
Aetna Inc

“Michael has created a strong, consistent image for us, employing color and imagery to convey emotion, warmth and personality. His work is elegant and visually compelling."

Maureen McGuire
Director of Communications
UConn Health

“Mike is a creative project leader and graphic design professional. He understands the delicate balance between meeting the business need within a strong corporate brand while still implementing new and unique ideas. Mike is responsive, helpful, respectful and adaptable. His 'can do' attitude always makes working with him a pleasant experience.”

Lisa Chace
Marketing Manager
Aetna Inc

“I've had the pleasure of working with Ostro Design for the past 10+ years. Michael is a talented professional who can grasp complex programs and ideas and translate them into creative pieces that speak to unique audience needs. He is a talented problem-solver and works collaboratively to address individual project needs that result in distinct and excellent design. He has a keen talent for taking inconsistent design elements and creating a unified visual palette that focuses content into a compelling story. He’s creative, flexible, totally customer-focused and an excellent business partner to take your marketing to the next level.”

M. Maiki Benedict
Senior Director, Channel Marketing
Quest Diagnostics

“I started working with Ostro Design several years ago – and I keep coming back to Mike because he does a fantastic job! From concepts to final product, the creativity, attention to detail, and timeliness that Mike delivers make the process easy. No matter what the challenges (time restraints, budget limitations, technical content) I always get a final product that is so much more than I expected. Ostro Design is my 'go-to' top-tier designer. Highly Recommended!”

Maribeth Scott
Global Group Product Manager, Biologics
Alphatec Spine

“His work is creative and contemporary. Michael understands that clients’ needs can grow or change, and is always willing to come up with a different approach, a different idea. He is always positive. He never gets rattled. And he never fails to meet clients’ needs.”

Peggy Mick
Communication Consultant
Willis Towers Watson

“Working directly with the designer allows you to get closer to the creative and achieve better results. Michael always has fresh, new ideas that he presents most effectively. He is able to interpret clients’ intentions with intelligence and understanding. He does beautiful work.”

Nancy Rosenthal
Senior Vice President
Greenwich Hospital

“Michael has developed and maintained a look for our brand that is consistent, yet modern – and he executes perfectly. His passion shows in every piece of work he puts his mind to. He’s been an invaluable partner for more than eighteen years.”

Bob Toth
Vice President, Marketing
Canson, Inc.

“I have worked with Michael on many projects ranging from consumer package design to print advertising among many others. His work is original, ultra clean and most importantly, it gets results. Rarest of all his traits however is his ability to hit deadlines and budgets on time… every time. He is the rarest of partners. When it really counts, I use Ostro Design.”

Peter Dunn
President
Itoya Topdrawer

“Asking the right questions and understanding positioning objectives, Michael delivered original solutions to complex assignments, anticipated my needs and consistently offered new ideas. His work is riveting. He’s the best designer I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with.”

Jeff Neumann
Former Product Manager, Arches Papers
Owner at Neumann Media LLC

“Mike has been a wonderful design resource over the years, one who truly understands how to meet client needs. He's delivered consistently on time and his attention to detail has been a life saver more than once. I'd recommend Mike to anyone who needs thoughtful, creative and diligent design expertise.”

Sara Frier
Communications and Change Consultant
Willis Towers Watson

“Michael is thoughtful in his approach: he works to understand client objectives, audiences and needs, and transform complex information into communications that are clear and inviting. Not only is he an incredible designer, he is a businessman who manages to make the process seamless.” 

Betsy Woods
Director, Communications Practice
Buck Consultants

“He is utterly reliable for sophisticated, conceptual, targeted creative; meticulous production and unfailing delivery. His standards are very high, and his approach is calm and direct. I count on him to make each project flow smoothly from start to finish, and to deliver incredible work.”

Kathleen Bordelon
Former Executive Director
Reader’s Digest National Word Power Challenge

“The uniqueness of Michael’s work has differentiated Data-Mail in the marketplace. Knowing our business, he has he created pieces that stand out in size, material, look and detail. We have a tremendous amount of confidence in him and his gift for coming up with breakthrough ideas."

Mark Mandell
Director of Corporate Development
Data-Mail, Inc.