Mike is the creative engine behind MRC. A SCAD alum and Puerto Rican entrepreneur, he’s been building the studio since 2010, grounded in the belief that the best ideas still start with a pencil and paper. He leads with a hands-on approach to storytelling — whether he’s sketching a mascot, drumming, or hosting the Pencil Pushers Podcast, celebrating the authentic stories behind the work. Mike is happiest when he’s out exploring nature with his wife, Michele and their three daughters or getting lost in Afro-Caribbean rhythms and jazz. Started MRC in 2010.
Joey moved south to escape the Michigan winters in 2015 and has been a fixture at MRC ever since. A Hope College alum, he has spent the last 10+ years serving as the creative through-line for the studio’s most complex identity systems. He brings a meticulous eye to every project, balancing big-picture strategy with the small details that make a brand successful — excelling at bridging abstract strategy, visual identity, and brand narrative. When he steps away from the screen, Joey can be found playing baseball in the Carolina Sandlot Collective and spending time with his partner Tara, daughter Hazel, and his loyal hound dog Buster.
Mike Rosado | Founder
Joey Carty | Creative Director
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MRC Brand Studio
