Detroit  \  Est. 2020

Detroit native. Storyteller. Creative Director.

Micah Shumake leads a studio practice spanning creative direction, editorial styling, brand identity and photography. Based in Detroit, working everywhere.

The Studio

Creative direction for
brands with something
to say.

Shumake Studios is a design house that helps brands come to life through thoughtful creative direction, strategic marketing and immersive storytelling. We guide the full creative vision, from concept to execution, so every detail aligns with a brand’s identity and cultural relevance.

Our design work shapes how brands look and feel; our marketing and strategy define how they connect, grow and show up in the world. Through curated experiences and photography, we bring that vision into real spaces and lasting visuals, capturing moments in a way that extends their impact far beyond a single interaction.

Micah painting a mural on-site
Approach

How we work.

Listen first

Every project starts with a conversation, not a pitch. We learn the brand, the audience, the constraints, and the ambition before we touch a single frame.

Direction over decoration

We don’t add style on top. We find the visual language that already lives inside the brand and give it shape, consistency, and a system that scales.

Ship, don’t present

Everything we make is built to run — campaign-ready formats, social-native dimensions, print-ready files. No mood boards that die in a deck.

Selected clients

Carhartt WIP, Detroit Pistons, NBA All-Star, Porsche, Soho House & Co, Detroit Opera, Give Merit, GODNII, Distinct Life, Floyd, Kroger

Capabilities

Creative direction, brand identity, editorial styling, campaign photography, art direction, social content strategy, event production, look book design

Studio

Detroit, Michigan
Est. 2020
Currently booking Fall ’26

Ready to build
something together?

Book a consultation, send a brief, or just say hello. The studio is currently accepting projects for Fall 2026 and Winter 2027.

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