Michael Ford, AIA, NOMA, NCARB—widely known as The Hip Hop Architect—has dedicated his career to increasing diversity in architecture through culturally relevant education. He founded The Hip Hop Architecture Camp, a global program that uses Hip Hop to introduce underrepresented youth to design. As Founding Principal of BrandNu Design Studio, Ford leads projects like The Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx. His work has been featured on Oprah Winfrey Network’s Super Soul Sunday, The TODAY Show, Rolling Stone, and Interior Design Magazine.  Ford is a highly regarded speaker for his thought leadership at the intersection of design and culture. Some of his past keynotes include the American Institute of Architects National Conference, American Planning Association’s Planning Conference, The Toronto Interior Design Show.