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About:

Michael Robinson (He/His/Him) is a pioneering creative director, and educator recognized for his ability to bridge the gap between culture and commerce. He has collaborated with global clients such as Alicia Keys, Lincoln Center, Project Rock, Coca-Cola, Burning Man Project, and the Smithsonian, creating immersive experiences that evoke strong emotions and create lasting memories. Robinson balances his design practice with his position as an adjunct professor at Parsons School of Design, where he was nominated three times for the Excellence in Teaching award and the School of Visual Arts. Robinson has consistently challenged industry norms and pushed his boundaries as a commercial artist. He is an expert in branding, identity, and experiential design, with a sharp understanding of cultural relevance and a talent for bringing innovative and achievable ideas to life. From a young age, Robinson displayed exceptional creativity, and his dedication to originality and craftsmanship continues to motivate him. His work is filled with invaluable lessons from his journey's triumphs and obstacles, making it instantly relatable, beautiful, and universal. A natural facilitator of ideas and relationships, Robinson consistently generates top-tier design concepts and effortlessly transforms the seemingly impossible into reality through his vast global network.


Published Works

  • Kim Hastreiter + David Hershkovits. 20 Years of Style: The World of Paper Magazine. Harper Collins, 2004.

  • Spencer Drake + Salavetz. Extreme Design. Adams Media, 2001.

  • Julius Wiedemann. Web Design: Navigation, Taschen, 2009

  • Julius Wiedemann. Logo Design II. Taschen, 2009

  • Sebastion Acampante. TMDG X: 10th Anniversary Book. TRImarchiDG, 2012

  • Daniel Pinchbeck + Ken Jordan. Toward 2012: Perspectives on the Next Age. Tarcher, 2008

  • Daniel Pinchbeck + Ken Jordan. Forging Community Through Visionary Art, Evolver, 2012


Lectures

Workshops

Panelist

Moderator

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To book engagements, email: michael@michaelrobinsonnyc.com

Lectures and Workshops include:

  • Trimarchi Design Festival

  • The Burning Man Project

  • Burners Without Borders

  • Parsons School of Design

  • Buckminster Fuller Institute

  • Reality Sandwich & Evolver

  • Central Saint Martins

  • Leaders on Purpose

  • Design Science Studio

  • Hollins University

  • The Open Center

  • Altos de Chavon

  • Conscientia

Graphic design for BWB 2020 Spring Summit featuring a lion's head logo, large bold text, and abstract designs with dark background and metallic textures.
Two men standing indoors, one with dark hair and beard, the other with a bald head and smiling face, standing close together.
Colorful spiral pattern with repeated text 'Burners Without Borders' in pink, orange, purple, and blue.
Poster for an event called 'The Future Salon' presented by RE:present, focusing on value exchange in emerging systems including regenerative AI, crypto, and art fairs, at MIT in Cambridge, with details about event location and time.
Event poster for Conscientia Retreat in Boulder, Utah, September 25-30, featuring speakers Ross Bleckner, Graham Hancock, Android Jones, Daniel Pinchbeck, and Michael Robinson, with themes of sacred art, spiritual activism, and galactic alignments.
A digital graphic featuring a cross-section of a tree trunk with growth rings, alongside the text 'Transformational Culture in the Digital Age' in bold yellow font. Names of authors Daniel Pinchbeck, Ken Jordan, Jonathan Phillips, and Michael Robinson are listed at the bottom.

Clients include:

Alicia Keys, Lincoln Center, RZA, Jay Z, Pantone, Odwalla, Glade, Fred Leighton, Addiction, Deepak Chopra, Coca-Cola, Levis Strauss, Jeep, Chrysler, Planned Parenthood, Oxygen Network, Burning Man Project, New Belgium Brewing, UNICEF, Harper Collins, Taschen, Random House, Avon, Shen Wei Dance Arts, Dusan Tynek, University of the Arts, Howard University, Hollins University, Vosges Haut Chocolate, Zen Dog Productions, Atlantic Records, Smirnoff, Glade, Univision, Concord Records, Aquilo Records, Road Runner Records, Sanctuary Music, J Records, Thursday Boot Co., Onwards to Opportunity, Trimarchi Design Conference, Buckminster Fuller Institute, Leaders on Purpose, and the Smithsonian.