WollnerStudios - making a difference since 1997.

WollnerStudios was founded in 1997 by Michael K. Wollner. As the years rolled by, Michael and his team of creators have proven their skill with such high-profile brands as Marriott Hotels, Yamaha, TRW, McDonnell Douglas, Epson, and Castle Rock Entertainment. They have also worked with well-known individuals like painter and sculptor Alexandra Nechita and entertainer Engelbert Humperdinck.

WollnerStudios is a talent-driven boutique agency. We believe in simple solutions that are relevant and original, the uniqueness of every client and the power of branding. We believe in exploring what's outside the box.

Not only can we help you find relevant AND original solutions, we can help you to be clear and consistent in your branding efforts through each touchpoint. But you'll also find us practical when it comes to budget time - creativity doesn't always mean "out of reach."

We build results that are above and beyond all expectations, even “transformational.” Our goal is to make every project a masterpiece – a brilliant execution from concept to deployment.

We have the passion and are committed to excellence, but most of all we listen. We question long-held ‘facts’ and assumptions. We research to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. We will work with you to define your market position and establish your brand promise. We will work tirelessly to help you to achieve your sales and marketing goals in any market.

Michael K. Wollner,
Founder and Creative Director.

Michael is a master architect of strategies, simple designs and experiences. His curiosity has fueled his passion for creativity ever since entering the advertising arena in 1980. Over the past three decades, Michael has worked as an art directior, creative director and branding expert with high profile agencies such as Ogilvy and DDB Needham. His extensive client roster included major corporations such as American Express, McDonnell Douglas/Boeing, Epson, Mitsubiushi, TRW, Castle Rock Entertainment, Marriott, government giants such as NASA, and charities such as Southern California Special Olympics.

Michael has served on several judging panels for international advertising awards shows, including the prestigious Clio Awards. He has received honors from the International Advertising Festival (IAF) for outstanding achievement in print and interactive design, the New York Festivals international competition for outstanding achievement in interactive multimedia design, DDB Pinnacle Award signed by DDB Chairman Keith Reinhard, and other design awards from Europe and the U.S.

Michael is a past instructor of design and illustration at the AFI (American Film Institute) and has served as a panelist and speaker during the Hollywood Film Festival, MacWorld, and the 2008 Lodging Conference. He has also spoken about digital proposal creation within the space industry on request for management teams at Boeing in Seattle. Michael was also a key player in the development of the first ever digital proposal for the new X-33 program at McDonnell Douglas.

Michael earned a degree in graphic design and visual communication from Westerdals School of Advertising in Europe. He also studied marketing and consumer psychology at the Insitute of Marketing in Oslo, Norway.

He currently serves on the boards of German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County, Kids Tour of America, and The Norwegian Lutheran Church in Los Angeles.

"On behalf of the entire McDonnell Douglas Aerospace X-33/RLV proposal team, I would like to thank AniMagic, and Michael Wollner for his role in the development of the MDC proposal submission for the NASA X-33 Phase II program. Your leadership and tremendous experience helped to focus and streamline the creation of our proposal CD to make the best possible presentation." Paul L. Klevatt, RLV Program Manager and and Steve Cook, X-33 Dep. Prog. Manager NASA-MSFC

"Dear Michael. On behalf of the American Film Institute and the Advanced Technology Programs, I would like to thank you for your time and talents...If it hadn't been for the quality and professionalism you exhibit, the semester would not have been such a success....I thank you for your patience and guidance and for your efforts to providing quality education."
Karen Costa, Professional Training Division, AFI (American Film Institute)

Ray Wyman Jr.,
Writer & Researcher

Ray Wyman Jr is a communications professional - an exceptional writer/researcher; a target market strategist and a "good" guerrilla tactician. Ray is known as a skilled public relations practitioner with broad industry/segment experience (health care/wellness, travel, hospitality, lodging, financial services, tech, K12 education, and green technologies). He has done considerable work in marketing communications for clients such as Texas Instruments, Sun Microsystems and the World Trade Centers Association in New York. He has also authored several books – "The Art of Jack Kirby," "Companion to Rare Coin Collecting," "Conversations with Jack," "Hands and Dove: The Art of Alexandra Nechita" and has written several contract books for clients. His articles have been published in numerous business and lifestyle magazines and wrote stories for the Star Trek television franchise.