Michael is the co-founder and executive creative director of Franklyn, an award-winning boutique branding and design studio based in Brooklyn. Franklyn's clients range from multinationals like WeWork, Sotheby's and Amazon to start-ups such as Capsule, Oscar and Marz Brewing. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Michael's work has been recognized by myriad industry organizations, cultural publications and art zines you've likely never heard of. Prior to founding Franklyn in 2012, he worked with Stefan Sagmeister in his New York studio. An active member of the international design community, he regularly serves as a speaker, juror and writer for industry forums and previously tought Graphic Design at the School of Visual Arts in New York.