Welcome to Lo Studio – the portfolio of Michael DeBiase.
I help startups build brands that fuel growth. With 20+ years scaling companies like Netflix, LaunchDarkly, Auction.com, ProjectDiscovery, and more, I specialize in creating design systems, campaigns, and go-to-market strategies that enable marketing teams to move fast without sacrificing quality.
From brand identity and web design to motion graphics, video production, and event experiences. I deliver the full creative stack that early-stage companies need to compete and scale. I’m currently exploring AI-powered creative workflows and open to opportunities where I can focus deeply on one mission-driven company’s growth.
Let’s connect and create something awesome.
“Michael consistently advocates for our users, often sharing insights from the perspective of a new user unfamiliar with our platform. This perspective is invaluable in making our platform more accessible and user-friendly. Despite sometimes being bottlenecked by content for his design work, Michael frequently steps up to keep projects moving forward. Whether by delivering mockups or proposing designs beyond the typical scope of his role, Michael demonstrates a commitment to maintaining momentum and avoiding project delays. His iterative approach aligns well with our value of shipping work consistently to drive progress.”
“Michael has been making a significant effort to develop his video skills. He is always ready to jump in and help with projects that extend beyond his previous experience. Michael’s willingness to jump right in, try new things, and his devotion to learning makes him a great asset to any team.”
“In the seven years Michael worked with me at Netflix I got to know what a smart, talented, and enthusiastic creative force he is. He is always eager to learn and willing tackle anything that comes his way whether it is creative direction, motion graphics, design, typography – anything.”
“Michael is a gifted designer whose talents range from print to video to online. He especially excels in creating elegant, easy-to-navigate consumer interfaces for both websites and software applications. I appreciated Michael’s approach to work that didn’t emphasize design for the sake of design, but attempted to engage customers, deliver a great experience, and ultimately drive business. Unlike a lot of “artists” I’ve worked with over the years, Michael isn’t a prima donna, either. He works well within a team, and gets jobs done on time and on budget. Which, in itself, is something of an art form.”
“Michael designed and built an explainer/product demo video for us, creating a really compelling and high-quality asset on a tight budget in a tight timeline. He’s great to work with, and was both flexible/able to roll with changes to the brief and also able to set strategy and elevate our vision of what could be produced. Highly recommended.”