“We have been working with Eric Michalowsky and Empower Graphics since December of 2007. It was very important to my company that we find someone who was not only creative, brand aware and in tune with our corporate goals but also someone we could count on to produce our creative on time and to strict budget constraints. After battling with a “big firm” who seemed to drop the ball and not give us the attention we deserved, Eric was like a breath of fresh air. Suddenly work was being completed far ahead of schedule and to our specifications. Eric has partnered with us to create everything necessary for not only 2 retail location openings but also all the marketing materials and collateral we have needed for the franchise division of our company. His knowledge of, and adherence to, appropriate branding guidelines and procedures has ensured our brand remains strong and as originally intended. I would highly recommend Eric and Empower Graphics.”

Nicole Johnson
Marketing Director

“Eric opened my eyes a few years ago to the benefits of freelance graphic design. I was trying to hire a new designer after my staff designer resigned, and Eric gave me pause when he said he could help, but only as a freelancer.

His response time, design quality, and attention to detail forced me to abandon my search for a permanent designer.

I was anxious that the 3-hour time difference would be problematic, but that has not been the case.  In fact, more often than not, I’m able to wake up in California to new design changes waiting for me in my inbox.”

Greyson Prinzing

“Eric Michalowsky has done great work for our companies! He has designed logos, advertisements and business cards for us. In addition, he upgraded our web site. Eric consistently provides excellent advice and more importantly he provides exceptional design services. Working with Eric, I feel like I’m getting the creativity of a large advertising firm. Eric is very responsive and turns around our design requests very quickly. I highly recommend Eric Michalowsky and Empower Graphics.”

Jeffrey Kramer, CPA
Partner
Kramer Weisman and Associates, LLP

“I started a pet business a year ago and hired Eric and his team to develop my company name, design all my stationery, catalogs and the website for Fleabag Designs Inc. He then helped me with another venture – Cotton Candy Promotions. His work is clean, it’s creative and he’s very detailed. He puts a lot of care and personal attention into all his projects. Eric’s been a real pleasure to work with and the best part is we both work from each of our own offices. We’ve never had to have a meeting in person, which saved me a lot of time as my office is located in the southwest. He comes highly recommended in my opinion!”

Lori Marohnic
Fleabag Designs, Inc.

“Thank you for the outstanding work and client service we received. Your guidance and candidness was greatly appreciated. Finally, a team who placed our best interests above their own bottom line. The work produced was top-shelf and the service we received was excellent. We would highly recommend your firm as we believe you are head and shoulders above the rest!”

David Hausdorff
South Beach Supplements

“I have been a graphic design client of Empower Graphics and Eric Michalowsky, in multiple businesses, for over 12 years. In those years, his modus operandi of under-promising and over-delivering has kept Eric as our design firm of choice. We hope to enjoy our mutually beneficial relationship for years to come. The Empower Graphics team understands our needs, initially prepares a few different samples to zero in on our particular requirements and desires, and then completes the project with effective-out-of-the-box thinking. We really appreciate their resourcefulness, prompt service and the knowledge that they will get the job done, on time and within budget. Thanks, Empower Graphics and good luck in your new endeavors.”

Jonny Girson
The Learning Tree

“DiveWise is an organization I founded after nearly losing my two sons to freediver blackout two years ago. Working to reduce fatal blackout incidents worldwide became my new mission in life, and I knew that to be successful I would need to create an organization and a brand that could effectively communicate my message.
From the beginning of this project I sought the expert branding and graphic design talent of Eric Michalowsky at Empower Graphics. I attribute a lot of the success of DiveWise to Eric’s work on everything from our logo to the magazine ads, which have appeared in publications around the world. I get a lot of terrific compliments to the DiveWise website from divers and dive experts worldwide.
This year I was the National Award recipient from the National Water Safety Congress for my work in promoting water safety. I know, without a doubt, this is largely due to Eric’s involvement in our freedive safety campaign. I love working with Eric because, although he is artistic, he works well collaboratively. He is upbeat and makes every job fun. His commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, in my opinion, is what sets him apart from the competition.
Honestly, I would never consider working with anyone else.”

Julie Richardson
Founder/Executive Director
DiveWise

“Several years ago, we decided to create a website for our organization, Restore Miami Marine Stadium. I looked at proposals from several website designers and decided to hire Eric.

He did a terrific job. The website Eric designed was visually creative,  very attractive and easy to understand and navigate. I have added a lot of content-Eric was able to teach me how to do it myself and when I had difficulty, he made the changes for me. Eric’s billing has always been very fair and straightforward. He provides excellent value!

Recently, we had a website security issue (not his fault!). Eric was terrific and did a number of things to help us which went above what anyone else would have done.Eric is a problem solver-friendly, smart and effective.

All I can say is…… hire him!

Don Worth, Co-Founder
Restore Miami Marine Stadium

“In the world of podcasting, where voices carry stories connecting hearts and minds, Eric at Empower Graphics became more than a designer for Rootsland—he became a visual storyteller who understood that our audio journey needed imagery that breathed with the same soul.

What sets Eric apart isn’t just his technical mastery or artistic vision, though both are exceptional. It’s his ability to listen beneath the surface of our conversations, to hear the unspoken narratives that weave through our podcast episodes, and translate them into visuals that honor the depth of human experience we explore.

Eric doesn’t just create graphics; he crafts visual poetry that complements our audio storytelling. Where AI might generate images, Eric generates connection—understanding that behind every podcast episode lies a human story deserving of authentic representation. His work carries the weight of genuine care, the kind that comes from truly hearing what we’re trying to say about roots, identity, and the complex tapestry of human experience.

Eric has become family at Rootsland because he approaches our collaboration with the same reverence we bring to the stories we tell. In a world increasingly dominated by artificial creation, Eric reminds us that the most powerful designs emerge from genuine human connection and understanding.”

Henry Karyo
The Rootsland Family