Michael Delaporte

Michael Delaporte has extensive experience in creative roles, currently serving as Creative Director at WWE since October 2005, focusing on illustration, merchandise, logos, and brand development, including specialized design for championship titles and hall of fame memorabilia. Previous roles include Art Director at Planet Fuel LLC from January 2008 to July 2023, overseeing character design, packaging, and media brand development, and Founder/Creator of Defte, a personal brand in music, design, and fine arts. Other notable positions include Illustrator/Designer at Tom Cody Design, IDEA NUOVA INC., and Naïve Inc. Michael holds a BFA in Illustration from Parsons School of Design and a Bachelor's degree in fine art from the Cultural Arts Center.