MLI Design

MLI Design MLi Design is a Seattle-area brand and design studio specializing in identity, web, and marketing.

Led by Art Director Michael Inks, we create clear, cohesive, purpose-driven design for businesses of all sizes. MLi Design respects client privacy and never shares personal or project information without permission. All creative work remains the property of MLi Design or the client as agreed.

It starts with a level playing field. Then the strategic alliances begin.Board games turn the family dinner table into a...
15/09/2026

It starts with a level playing field. Then the strategic alliances begin.

Board games turn the family dinner table into a place of luck, laughter and “friendly” competition. The games may change, but a little competitive ribbing can turn an otherwise quiet evening into a story the family retells for years.

Which board game brings out your competitive side?

Things that never go out of style: Board games............................................................
“Things That Never Go Out of Style” is an ongoing MLI Design series—and now a ninety-page, full-color book—reflecting a belief at the heart of our work: emotional connections leave lasting impressions.
Watch a short introduction and take a first look inside the book here:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mikeinks_last-month-i-began-sharing-individual-pieces-activity-7503101251044184064-wCA8?utm_source=social_share_send&utm_medium=member_desktop_web&rcm=ACoAAABz2_EBhqI3nbXcRMy-u-gEHLRpuQGZVKI

The fish may have gotten away. But the story never does.With each telling, the water gets a little rougher, the struggle...
10/09/2026

The fish may have gotten away. But the story never does.
With each telling, the water gets a little rougher, the struggle lasts longer, and the fish grows just a little larger. Am I right?

Accuracy was never really the point. A good fish tale keeps the day alive—and gives everyone one more reason to laugh together.

Be honest now—have you ever told a fish tale? Just a little one, maybe?

Things that never go out of style: Fish tales............................................................
Things That Never Go Out of Style” is an ongoing MLI Design series—and now a ninety-page, full color book—reflecting a belief at the heart of our work: emotional connections leave lasting impressions.

Watch the short introduction and take a first look inside the book, with the link in the first comment:

A bonfire doesn’t ask much of us. Pull up a chair. Stay awhile.As the flames settle and the night grows quieter, convers...
09/09/2026

A bonfire doesn’t ask much of us. Pull up a chair. Stay awhile.

As the flames settle and the night grows quieter, conversation tends to open up. Stories are told, songs are played, and hours disappear. The fire gives us somewhere to gather. The people give us a reason to stay.

What comes to mind when you think of bonfires?

Things that never go out of style: Bonfires.

08/09/2026

Last month, I began sharing individual pieces from a series called “Things That Never Go Out of Style.”

This is what they became.

The finished book brings all forty subjects together in a ninety-page visual celebration of the familiar rituals, laughter, music, people, and moments that enrich our lives.

This short reel offers a first look inside. Several of the featured pieces have already appeared here, with more from the series scheduled through the remainder of the year.

Which of these titles—or the stories they bring to mind—resonates with you?

“Things That Never Go Out of Style” is now available through Lulu:
https://www.lulu.com/shop/michael-inks/things-that-never-go-out-of-style/hardcover/product-6584k8m.html

The moment you settle into a porch swing, you get the feeling you'll be there awhile. They’re places to slow down, sit w...
03/09/2026

The moment you settle into a porch swing, you get the feeling you'll be there awhile. They’re places to slow down, sit with our thoughts, share stories, or spend time with someone special. The gentle swaying calms the spirit, quiets the mind, and can carry our thoughts far, far beyond the porch.

That kind of emotional connection is the purpose behind this series. It’s also central to how we approach brand communication at MLI Design—because people remember things that speak to them personally.

Where does a porch swing take you?
Things that never go out of style: Porch swings.

The right presentation can get someone’s attention. But a brand has to do more than look good. It should communicate som...
02/09/2026

The right presentation can get someone’s attention. But a brand has to do more than look good. It should communicate something genuine about who you are, what you value, and why people should choose you.

That takes more than a fashionable new look. It takes thoughtful strategy, purposeful creativity, and careful attention to every detail.

MLI Design is looking for clients who understand that image influences perception—but substance is what makes it memorable.

Are you ready for the limelight?
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Sometimes it’s home base for a parking-lot party on game day. Sometimes it’s the best seat at the drive-in, a place to w...
01/09/2026

Sometimes it’s home base for a parking-lot party on game day. Sometimes it’s the best seat at the drive-in, a place to watch the sun go down, or the perfect spot for a private concert with someone special.

Tailgates have served as tables, benches, gathering places—and front-row seats to moments we still remember. The occasions change. What stays with us are the people we shared them with.

What tailgate stories do you have?

Things that never go out of style: Tailgates.

To a dog, there’s no such thing as “just a car ride.” The window comes down. The ears go up. And that extraordinary nose...
27/08/2026

To a dog, there’s no such thing as “just a car ride.” The window comes down. The ears go up. And that extraordinary nose goes to work.

Every mile brings new smells—other dogs, unfamiliar people, animals we never saw and stories left behind long before we arrived. We see a road passing by. A dog experiences an entire world rushing in through the open window.

No wonder the sound of car keys sends them racing toward the door. The destination may be the least interesting part. It’s the journey that leaves lasting impressions—especially on a dog.

What happens when your dog hears the words “car ride”?

Things that never go out of style: Car rides.

Nobody has to be watching.Skipping stones has always been a private competition—you against the water and every younger ...
25/08/2026

Nobody has to be watching.
Skipping stones has always been a private competition—you against the water and every younger version of yourself that ever stood on the shoreline.

First, you search for the right stone. Flat enough. Smooth enough. Heavy enough to carry, but light enough to fly. Then comes the angle, the low sidearm throw and the count… One. Two. Three. Four…

Four or five skips and you’ve still got it. One disappointing splash and you start blaming the stone, the waves—or your age. A calm lake may be forgiving. A river adds its own challenge. And along the ocean, even finding a flat stone can feel like part of the contest. Still, you keep searching the shoreline and trying again. Some competitions never require another opponent.

Things that never go out of style: Skipping stones.

You don’t need a whole field or a team… just another willing participant with a glove and some spare time.Maybe that’s w...
20/08/2026

You don’t need a whole field or a team… just another willing participant with a glove and some spare time.

Maybe that’s why people have been playing catch for as long as we can remember—and still do. It was never really about baseball. It’s about the time together and the connection that happens between throws, even if nobody says much.

Things that never go out of style: Playing catch.

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