{"id":186249,"date":"2021-07-27T13:39:06","date_gmt":"2021-07-27T13:39:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/designwire\/michael-ford-uses-hip-hop-culture-to-introduce-underrepresented-youth-to-architecture-and-design\/"},"modified":"2023-03-06T15:18:15","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T20:18:15","slug":"michael-ford-uses-hip-hop-culture-to-introduce-underrepresented-youth-to-architecture-and-design","status":"publish","type":"id_news","link":"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/designwire\/michael-ford-uses-hip-hop-culture-to-introduce-underrepresented-youth-to-architecture-and-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Michael Ford Uses Hip Hop Culture to Introduce Underrepresented Youth to Architecture and Design"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Interior-Design-Michael-Ford-idx210701_cvmf01_4_CMYK-07.21.jpg\" alt=\"Michael Ford sits in one of his chair designs in front of the US Capitol \" width=\"770\" height=\"1283\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 770px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 770\/1283;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Interior-Design-Michael-Ford-idx210701_cvmf01_4_CMYK-07.21.jpg\" alt=\"Michael Ford sits in one of his chair designs in front of the US Capitol \" width=\"770\" height=\"1283\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>The BrandNu Design and Hip Hop Architecture Camp founder sits in his remixed version of an Eames lounge chair and ottoman outside the State Capitol in Madison, Wisconsin. Photography by Hedi Lamar Photography.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>After earning a master\u2019s in architecture from the University of Detroit Mercy in 2006, Michael Ford\u2019s first job offer came from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hamilton-anderson.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hamilton Anderson Associates<\/a>, an esteemed, Black-owned local studio. \u201cI had the blessing of Rainy Hamilton, someone from the community looking to make sure that African Americans have a real chance to work at a firm,\u201d Ford says. \u201cSo, my obligation is to use my leverage to give back to those coming behind me.\u201d Having founded his multidisciplinary studio\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/brandnudesign.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BrandNu Design<\/a> in 2016, Ford, now based in Madison, Wisconsin, went on to establish the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiphoparchitecture.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hip Hop Architecture Camp<\/a>, a national program that lays the foundation for Black and Brown youth to pursue careers in design. In week-long sessions, the structural thinking involved in song composition is unpacked, highlighting the many connections between rap lyrics and the built environment\u2014all to inspire campers to develop ideas for new buildings. \u201cIt\u2019s using cultural relevancy as a catalyst,\u201d Ford says. Top participants go on to paid internships at such firms as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nbbj.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NBBJ <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/bora.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bora Architecture<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Ford has further expanded the program\u2019s reach by teaming up with Lupe Fiasco to supply water to Kenya\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/samburugirls.foundation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Samburu Girls Foundation<\/a> and by hosting virtual events with speakers like radio host Angela Yee. Herman Miller has become another strong collaborator: This spring, 57 incoming students at the University of Madison were each invited to remix a pair of the company\u2019s Eames molded plastic side chairs, developing one for themselves and one to send to an organization where they\u2019d like \u201cA Seat at the Table,\u201d either in the form of a job or through public policies that better serve a diverse population. When it comes to supporting the next generation, Ford isn\u2019t sitting still.<\/p>\n<p>Up next, Ford will speak at the Interior Design Association New York Chapter\u2019s (IIDA NY) Pioneering Design\u00ae Series. Don&#8217;t miss a chance to meet him at the event, which will take place March 15, 2023 at the Graduate Center at City University in New York in Manhattan.<\/p>\n<p>He tells us more.<\/p>\n<h2>Michael Ford Talks Hip Hop and Architecture With <em>Interior Design\u00a0<\/em><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Interior-Design-Michael-Ford-idx210701_cvmf08_3-07.21.jpg\" alt=\"A Black man sits in a chair covered with the sames of victims of police brutality with his back turned and headphones on\" width=\"770\" height=\"537\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 770px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 770\/537;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Interior-Design-Michael-Ford-idx210701_cvmf08_3-07.21.jpg\" alt=\"A Black man sits in a chair covered with the sames of victims of police brutality with his back turned and headphones on\" width=\"770\" height=\"537\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Ford\u2019s one-off lounge chair, covered in the names of victims of police brutality and racial violence. Photography courtesy of Hip Hop Architecture Camp.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Interior Design: How did the partnership with Herman Miller develop? <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Michael Ford: It started with a mural I created for Madison last year during the uprisings\u2014526 white strikes on a Black body, indicating the time in seconds, as then understood, that Derek Chauvin had his knee on George Floyd\u2019s neck. A Herman Miller rep saw an interview I did and contacted me about how to help. I had the idea of using an Eames lounge chair to talk to people about taking a stand. I wrote the names of victims of racial violence in the U.S. on it and shipped it around as a seat for changemakers and activists to have conversations and raise money for building safe spaces. Charles and Ray Eames called the chair a \u201crefuge from the strains of modern living.\u201d We were asking: In 2021, what is that refuge for Black folks?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Interior-Design-Michael-Ford-idx210701_cvmf03-07.21.jpg\" alt=\"A black minimalist chair with colorful circles on the back on a bed of grass\" width=\"770\" height=\"577\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 770px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 770\/577;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Interior-Design-Michael-Ford-idx210701_cvmf03-07.21.jpg\" alt=\"A black minimalist chair with colorful circles on the back on a bed of grass\" width=\"770\" height=\"577\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>University of Madison student S. Momon\u2019s remixed Eames plastic chair, sent to Anthony Cooper, who helps released prison inmates reacclimate to society. Photography courtesy of Hip Hop Architecture Camp.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>ID: For \u201cA Seat at the Table,\u201d students added visual treatments to the Eames plastic chair. What is that design\u2019s significance for you? <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>MF: I\u2019m constantly exploring the relationships between popular culture and design. To be able to say, \u201cThat\u2019s the chair Beyonc\u00e9 had in her music video,\u201d is an easy pitch to get young people excited. I also appreciate being able to use these pieces as another avenue for discussions about equity, justice, and inclusion. Partnering with Herman Miller allows me to put those conversations in front of those trying to avoid them, because the brand has gravitas.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Interior-Design-Michael-Ford-idx210701_cvmf04_2-07.21.jpg\" alt=\"Ford's lounge chair with the names of victims of police brutality across the back and sides against an orange backdrop\" width=\"770\" height=\"1193\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 770px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 770\/1193;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Interior-Design-Michael-Ford-idx210701_cvmf04_2-07.21.jpg\" alt=\"Ford's lounge chair with the names of victims of police brutality across the back and sides against an orange backdrop\" width=\"770\" height=\"1193\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Ford\u2019s one-off lounge chair, covered in the names of victims of police brutality and racial violence. Photography courtesy of Hip Hop Architecture Camp.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>ID: How did students go about reimagining the chairs? <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>MF: Some opted to write literal messages on them, while others chose to create more abstract, artistic pieces. We had speakers like rapper Royce da 5\u20199\u201d offer inspiration. Artist Renda Writer, who created Detroit\u2019s Black Lives Matter mural, gave tips on how to use the different markers and tools to cover space in an impactful way.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Interior-Design-Michael-Ford-idx210701_cvmf02-07.21.jpg\" alt=\"A young student wearing headphones at the Hip Hop Architecture Camp\" width=\"770\" height=\"1155\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 770px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 770\/1155;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Interior-Design-Michael-Ford-idx210701_cvmf02-07.21.jpg\" alt=\"A young student wearing headphones at the Hip Hop Architecture Camp\" width=\"770\" height=\"1155\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>A 2019 Bronx Hip Hop Architecture Camp participant recording a freestyle about architecture. Photography courtesy of Hip Hop Architecture Camp.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>ID: What do you hope those receiving these chairs see <\/strong><strong>in the final products? <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>MF: That young people are paying attention. For some, the chair might serve as a thank you for what they\u2019re doing, and they\u2019ll feel good. For others, it\u2019s a nudge saying, \u201cI want to come help you fix these<br \/>\nissues.\u201d Or even, \u201cI might come take the seat you\u2019re sitting in.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Interior-Design-Michael-Ford-idx210701_cvmf06-07.21.jpg\" alt=\"Michael Ford's Hip Hop Architecture Camp students in front of the Bean in Chicago\" width=\"770\" height=\"445\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 770px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 770\/445;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Interior-Design-Michael-Ford-idx210701_cvmf06-07.21.jpg\" alt=\"Michael Ford's Hip Hop Architecture Camp students in front of the Bean in Chicago\" width=\"770\" height=\"445\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>A 2018 Chicago Hip Hop Architecture Camp, filmed for Oprah Winfrey\u2019s Super Soul Sunday. Photography courtesy of Hip Hop Architecture Camp.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>ID: How do you see this program evolving? <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>MF: We\u2019re talking about making it annual and holding editions at other schools. One of the activists who spoke at the start, poet Muhibb Dyer, told the students, \u201cYes, get your seat at the table. But don\u2019t stop there. Be prepared to make your own damn table.\u201d That\u2019s phase two.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Interior-Design-Michael-Ford-idx210701_cvmf05_2-07.21.jpg\" alt=\"A black chair painted by a student with a city scene and sun and grass with words of affirmation \" width=\"770\" height=\"1106\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 770px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 770\/1106;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Interior-Design-Michael-Ford-idx210701_cvmf05_2-07.21.jpg\" alt=\"A black chair painted by a student with a city scene and sun and grass with words of affirmation \" width=\"770\" height=\"1106\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>A \u201cSeat at the Table\u201d chair by student T. Love. Photography courtesy of Hip Hop Architecture Camp.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Interior-Design-Michael-Ford-idx210701_cvmf07-07.21.jpg\" alt=\"A student creates a rendering on a laptop and looks at the same image on their phone\" width=\"770\" height=\"469\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 770px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 770\/469;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Interior-Design-Michael-Ford-idx210701_cvmf07-07.21.jpg\" alt=\"A student creates a rendering on a laptop and looks at the same image on their phone\" width=\"770\" height=\"469\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Translating rap rhyme schemes into structural models via Autodesk. Photography courtesy of Hip Hop Architecture Camp.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What do hip hop and architecture have in common? 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