Michael Young (industrial designer)

Michael Young
Prototype verification, Hex table by Michael Young
Born (1966-08-23) 23 August 1966 (age 58)
Sunderland, England
NationalityBritish
EducationKingston University
OccupationIndustrial designer
Websitemichael-young.com

Michael Young (born 23 August 1966) is a British industrial designer and creative director based in Hong Kong. He works in the areas of product, furniture and interior design with studios in Hong Kong and Brussels.[1] He is known for unconventional use of materials and manufacturing processes,[2] and collaborations with brands such as Brionvega, Cappellini, KEF, La Manufacture, and MOKE International.[3][4][5] He is interested in "how disruption in society always has a design response, because it usually creates a need for things that perform."[6]

  1. ^ Ray, Debika (22 May 2015). "Michael Young: Remade in China". ICON Magazine. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  2. ^ Magazine, Wallpaper* (2 February 2016). "Metallic moments: Michael Young presents the evolution of aluminium". Wallpaper*. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  3. ^ Tsai, Florence. "Industrial Designer Michael Young Sets His Sights On China". Forbes. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  4. ^ Jonathan Bell (10 November 2022). "Revived cult classic all-electric Moke makes it to the States". wallpaper.com. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  5. ^ "The Wired Chair, designed by Michael Young". Core77. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  6. ^ "A Conversation with Michael Young". Steelcase. 26 May 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2022.