“I have never been more impressed with the professionalism, service, creativity and quick turn-around than I am with Miko & D4GP.”
– Dawn Kamerling, CEO The Press House
“For more than a decade Miko has designed all of my promotional material. I can count on an experienced eye for detail, brilliant original ideas, and a fresh approach to every project. I have confidently sent many of my colleagues his way over the years, and he is in a class of his own in our music community here in NYC. “
– Jan Bell, Brooklyn Americana Music Festival / The Maybelles
Michael “Miko” Bratland
Graphic Artist / Artistic Director
As a Freelance Graphic Designer, I help good people make great things come to light. Using primarily Adobe Creative Suite alongside my eye for branding and ability to work quickly help define me as a coveted asset on every project.
I recently relocated to the Sullivan Catskills in Update New York where I now live and work. I am excited to be in new surroundings and I am always on the hunt for new projects and collaborations.
Some background on my evolution as a working artist.
My freelance design career started more than a decade ago in a small storefront on Bedford Ave. in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. I quickly built my up clientele and after a couple years expanded to a much larger design studio nearby. Employees and additional desk-space were added as business flourished. Working for mainly indy music labels, our team was involved in all aspects of branding and marketing. I also established an officially credited internship program through NYU’s Clive Davis School of Music. Students helped to add social media services for our clients and learned about the business while earning college credit.
My earlier employment included managing Engine Room Audio on Canal Street in Lower Manhattan. A boutique CD duplication house and multi-room production facility, my duties included managing day-to-day activities, scheduling projects and all customer relations. As the in-house graphic designer, I created artwork for countless album packages during my time here.
I DJ locally and enjoy performing as a keyboard player when I am not out exploring together with my girlfriend Lauren, our son Alden and dog Ella. 
MIKO@D4GP.COM