Michael Ian Kaye

As Chief Design Officer and Principal at SYLVAIN, Michael drives bold ideas with meticulous craft. He provides clear direction, ambitious vision and the cultural insights that drive teams and processes. He’s worked with brands across categories, including Target, Microsoft, Marriott, AB inBev/Stella Artois, Diageo, Oscar, IBM, Wired, Calvin Klein, IMG New York, Fashion Week and American Express.

Michael specializes in culturally insightful strategies, dynamic marketing platforms and innovative creative executions that ground brands in culture and move them forward. He is most well-known for his iconic designs for Malcolm Gladwell’s The Tipping Point and Chuck Palahniuk’s Fight Club, which have left an indelible impression on American culture.