Summary
Michael Arney is a design-driven founder and senior digital designer based in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area, blending UX, branding, and front-end development. He leads Halftone.Digital and PB Vision, and is the co-creator and Creative Director of TapInGuide, delivering design-led product experiences for clients and startups. His early career includes service as a US Coast Guard supervisor, a background that informs his disciplined, delivery-focused approach to teams and projects. As an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of Minnesota (Graphic Design, 2016–2023), he has trained and mentored designers while staying hands-on in industry. He holds a BFA in Graphic Design and an AAS in Visualization Technology, and his career spans roles at Clockwork Active Media, Little & Co, Periscope, and Starting 11, reflecting a comprehensive end-to-end design leadership profile.
8 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
AAS, Visualization Technology, AAS, Visualization Technology at Saint Paul College
BFA, Graphic Design, BFA, Graphic Design at College of Visual Arts