My name is Michael Reis. Brains, well... That's me.

TIMELESSNESS

"If you do it right, it will last forever."

Massimo Vignelli

SIMPLICITY

“The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak.”

Hans Hoffman

PURPOSE

“There’s the whole Buddhist thing about the essence of a bowl being its emptiness—that’s why it’s useful. Its emptiness allows it to hold something. I guess that means that design must talk about something else. If you make design about design, you’re just stacking bowls, and that’s not what bowls are for.”

Frank Chimero

HEART

"Always keep room. There's power in that mouse finger, power to help people. Keep room for that kind of work."

Aaron Draplin

HARD WORK

“You can’t wait for inspiration, you have to go after it with a club.”

Jack London

THE RULES

“Know the rules well, so you can break them effectively.”

Dalai Lama XIV

ORIGINALITY

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

MY FAMILY

My family means more to me than anything else in the world. They are amazing, and they make me who I am.

DRAWING

I love to draw and sketch. I relish every opportunity to fill in a naked margin with doodles.

WRITING

There's not much that is more fun and engaging than writing to make a point or to tell a story.

CHARITABLE WORKS

Serving others makes me feel closer to the person that I am supposed to be.

KARAOKE

It's not about singing well, it's about singing with friends and performing to the crowd.

MUSIC

Music is a huge part of my life, from attending events to casual listening and even writing, singing and playing music of my own.

ANIMAL COLLECTIVE

One of my favorite bands. Hugely talented, consistently interesting, and undeniably unique.

DOOMTREE

Another of my favorite groups of musical artists, this crew reps some of the most talented people in the game.

THE BLOOD BROTHERS

Sometimes a band just speaks to you like no other band does. They're an acquired taste, I know, but this is that band for me.

THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS

This band has been one of my favorites since I was a child. Wit, humor, talent... They're an inspiration.

RADIOLAB

At the crossroads of science, philosophy and story sits this podcast. It's got a heartfelt and fun approach, but it never shies away from a tough question.

THE ADVENTURE ZONE

The MacElroy Brothers of the fabulous MBMBaM podcast play D&D with their dad. Hillarity ensues, as does a surprising amount of heart.

SUPEREGO

I'm a fan of sketch comedy, improv and beautiful audio editing. SuperEgo may very well be the best example of all three you'll ever hear.

CHUCK PALANHIUK

When an author can disgust you and delight you at the same time, you know you've found something special.

TERRY PRATCHETT

An inspiration as an artist and an individual. Pick up any Terry Pratchett story from his prolific catalogue and be delighted.

NEIL GAIMAN

An endlessly creative and unique storyteller with the capacity to do pretty much anything.

ANIS MOJGANI

His poetry often speaks to something inside of me that is still a kid exploring the woods behind my house.

REN & STIMPY

The talent and the craziness of this show have inspired my creativity in countless ways. There's never been anything else quite like it.

MURDER SHOWS

City Confidential, Forensic Files and all the rest - another example where science, story and humanity intersect in a fabulous way.

RICK & MORTY

A silly cartoon show that can run the full spectrum in comedy, drama, wit and heart.

BUSINESS REBRAND

ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED

Fully rebrand a business with a large customer base.

CHILDREN'S BOOK

IN PROGRESS

Write, illustrate and publish a children's book.

ENTREPRENEUR

ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED

Start and successfully run your own business.

RADIO TALK SHOW

ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED

Host a widely broadcast radio talk show.

GRAPHIC NOVEL

IN PROGRESS

Write, illustrate and publish a graphic novel.

HIP HOP ALBUM

IN PROGRESS

Create and release a Hip Hop album.

STANDUP

ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED

Stand up on stage at a comedy club and make people laugh.

NOVEL

IN PROGRESS

Write and publish a novel.

BOARD GAME

IN PROGRESS

Create and publish a fun and engaging board game.

VOICE ACTING

IN PROGRESS

Do some professional voiceover and voice acting.

PODCAST

IN PROGRESS

Produce and distribute a successful podcast.

TOY DESIGN

IN PROGRESS

Create and produce a fun designer toy.

TIMELESSNESS

SIMPLICITY

PURPOSE

HEART

HARD WORK

THE RULES

ORIGINALITY

MY FAMILY

DRAWING

WRITING

CHARITABLE WORKS

KARAOKE

MUSIC

ANIMAL COLLECTIVE

DOOMTREE

THE BLOOD BROTHERS

THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS

RADIOLAB

THE ADVENTURE ZONE

SUPEREGO

CHUCK PALANHIUK

TERRY PRATCHETT

NEIL GAIMAN

ANIS MOJGANI

REN & STIMPY

MURDER SHOWS

RICK & MORTY

BUSINESS REBRAND

CHILDREN'S BOOK

ENTREPRENEUR

RADIO TALK SHOW

GRAPHIC NOVEL

HIP HOP ALBUM

STANDUP

NOVEL

BOARD GAME

VOICE ACTING

PODCAST

TOY DESIGN

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