Michael Wilson: CPG Creative Director, Designer, Coppergate Design Company

We're joined by Michael Wilson, the founder and CEO of Coppergate Design Company, who navigates the intersections of golf, design, and entrepreneurship with finesse. Dive into Michael's journey from high school art classes to leading his own design agency, exploring the roles of design in storytelling and consumer products, particularly within the golfing world. Michael shares his insights on the evolution from doodling skateboard deck graphics to mastering branding and packaging in the competitive CPG landscape. His experiences highlight the importance of understanding your audience and leveraging packaging design to tell compelling stories. This episode is a rich blend of industry secrets, personal anecdotes, and professional wisdom for design enthusiasts, golf aficionados, and aspiring entrepreneurs alike. Join us, Kirk Vaisola and Andy Kurtz, as we delve into the creative swing of Michael Wilson's world.Connect with Michael here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcalvinwilson/View his work here:https://www.coppergatedesign.com/Send us Fan MailSupport the showAbout Kirk and Andy.Kirk Visola is the Creative Director and Founder of MIND THE FONT™. He brings over 20 years of CPG experience to the packaging and branding design space, and understands how shelf aesthetics can make an impact for established and emerging brands. Check out their work http://www.mindthefont.com.Andy Kurts is the Creative Director and Founder of Buttermilk Creative. He loves a good coffee in the morning and a good bourbon at night. When he’s not working on packaging design he’s running in the backyard with his family. Check out Buttermilk's work http://www.buttermilkcreative.com.Music for Kirk & Kurtts intro & outro: Better by Super FantasticsShow a little love. Share the podcast with those who may benefit. Or, send us a coffee:Support the show