Cosmic Design

Linda Galindo

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When Linda calls, you answer. I’d worked with her on one cover before, but this one felt different. The stakes felt higher. I wanted in.

I read the manuscript. We got on Zoom, ran through iterations, and kept landing on the same answer: simplicity. This book is a sharp look at business culture, and an uncomfortably honest one at yourself. It’s the kind of book that makes you start pinpointing the truth.

“Michelle’s book cover design process is worth every cent. As someone who struggles with ‘too many choices’ Michelle listens closely and then turns what you are saying into what you are thinking. I really liked a couple of the options she began with but then, with more conversation, and listening closely, she nailed it! Highly recommend.”
– Linda Galindo, Accountability Thieves – How The Unaccountable Run Our Lives And What to Do About It

Congratulations, Linda. Click here to order your copy today.

Custom Map = Brand Storytelling

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A hotel’s location is part of its brand. Right now, I’m building that story onto the wall. For Hilton Garden San Diego Basecamp, that means an 8-foot interactive coastline map taking shape, with 12 local beaches color-coded to magnetic pins guests will use to mark their favorites. Turning “where are we” into an experience guests can physically engage with.

Every property has a story like this waiting to be built. Let’s find yours.

Washington School House Hotel Sketch

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Some buildings don’t just exist—they hold their ground.

The Washington School House Hotel commands presence without demanding it. Originally built in the late 1800s as a schoolhouse, its walls have witnessed generations—learning, growth, and transformation. Today, it stands as one of Park City’s most refined boutique hotels, where elevated luxury is grounded in deep respect for its past.

As a subject to sketch, it was undeniable. Balanced proportions. Architectural restraint. Details shaped by time rather than trend. This building doesn’t compete with its surroundings—it anchors them.

Get Ready!

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Cosmic Design has been hired to design a book cover that will knock your socks off regarding the culture we deal with day in and day out. This book will make you look at the world differently and take charge. Cover art in the works and book release coming this spring.

Grand Opening Event

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Tasked with creating a branded aprés grand opening event at Hotel Thaynes. Mother nature didn’t provide the snow, but we elevated the winter vibe.

Capturing the Spirit of The Square Heap

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Designing the cover for The Square Heap by Dora Lee McKee was about capturing the spirit of the frontier and the quiet tension within the story. Set in the Missouri Territory of 1875, the novel centers around Lucy’s search for a new life—one that quickly becomes more complicated than she imagined.

I focused the design around the small shack known as the “Square Heap,” using it as a symbol of both isolation and hope. Earthy tones, weathered textures, and a simple landscape help reflect the grit and mystery of frontier life.

The goal was to create a cover that doesn’t reveal too much, but instead invites the reader into the world of the story—hinting at the secrets and challenges waiting inside.

Excited to design her next cover!

DORA LEE MCKEE

Adventure Wall

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That’s a wrap on Hotel Thaynes’ Adventure Wall in Park City, Utah. It’s an immersive, interactive experience designed to go beyond décor. Rooted in the surrounding mountains and the stories they hold, the installation invites guests to pause, explore, and contribute their own memories through a touch of magnetic magic. The result is a space that feels personal, layered, and alive—one where every guest leaves a mark and becomes part of the story.

Setting the Stage at Hotel Thaynes

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Behind the scenes on a new project. A three-hour winter event filled with lights and a touch of history. Preparing for an open house at Hotel Thaynes in Park City, Utah—deep in planning and problem-solving as the space begins to take shape. Stay tuned for the install.

Where design + adventure meet

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As part of a stunning Park City hotel remodel, I’m crafting an experience that goes beyond décor—something that invites guests to connect, explore, and share their stories. Think mountains, memories, and a bit of magnetic magic. Get ready to leave your mark! 

Stay tuned…

IMEX 2025 Design

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Partnering with the Park City Chamber Bureau for IMEX 2025 was an exciting opportunity to showcase “Mountainkind” on a global stage. I collaborated closely with their team to design an impactful trade show booth in Las Vegas—the largest event for the meetings, events, and incentive travel industry. From creating bold, larger-than-life wall panels to coordinating the many moving parts of booth design, this project proved how essential it is to work with a designer who knows your brand inside and out.

What began as a straightforward project quickly became a fast-paced challenge with tight deadlines and multiple layers of coordination—but that’s where the magic happens. It’s always an honor to bring Park City’s storytelling to life through design and to represent the community I proudly call home.

“Design is thinking made visible.” – Saul bass


LET’S ALIGN