Speaking

 
 

“Flags are the simplest designs, yet they can invoke the deepest emotions within us. They can make us swell with pride, or burn with hatred; we will die for a flag, or even kill for one…”

In his talks, Michael uses the lens of flags to jump into a wide range of deep topics such as personal identity, belonging, nationalism, design, and psychology.

Flags may be the most underrated and yet the most powerful pieces of design. They can invoke feelings of pride, anger, or fear; we will die for them, or even...
 
 

UPCOMING

Kiwanis Indy

Columbia Club, Indianapolis - June 1, 2023


Indy Now

Fox 59 - June 14, 2023


PAST SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS


Flagged For Content Podcast

Multiple Appearances

Ask a Vexillologist

NAVA Online - April 30, 2023


The Future of Flag Design | Guest Lecture

Duke University

Durham, NC - Semesterly


Global Citizenship | Guest Lecture

Bath Spa University

Bath, England, UK - Mar 7. 2023


TEDxUSU

Logan, UT - Mar. 2021


TEDxTAMU Salon

College Station, TX - Nov. 2019


TEDxTAMU

College Station, TX - May 2019

 

NAVA 50

Campbell, CA - 2016

Abstract published in Flag Research Quarterly - June 2017

 
 

Speaking Inquiries