Originally born and raised in Tennessee, Michael Young currently calls Bangkok, Thailand home. Michael started his career as one of the directors for progressive firm Vir2l and its world renowned rethinking of web design from 1998-2000. In 2000 he left Vir2l to start the prestigious design firm WeWorkForThem that has worked with the likes of Coca-Cola, Pepsi, HP, Apple and Microsoft. Since then, Michael has also founded, manages and directs daily the world renowned online design shop, YouWorkForThem.

While not working in the commercial industry of graphic design, Michael’s online project Designgraphik has been at the forefront of online-interactive art since 1998. In 2001, at only age 23 he was nominated for the highly prestigious Chrysler Design Award, typically reserved for architects. Although not winning the Chrysler, Michael’s innovative work online and in video have gone on to be exhibited around the world from America to Asia and Australia to Europe and gained notable awards from many festivals and competitions.

Michael continues to work daily as a artist, designer, photographer, director, producer and hack programer.