Principal /
Creative Director /
Inventor of Cone-o-Meat
Michael Schafer
As a student of all that is relevantkool, Michael has been at the forefront of web design since its inception and brought to the world innovative solutions since sizzling 1996. As principal and creative director, Michael leads the openbox9 team to further the impact of design in our client’s communication, advocacy, and fundraising efforts. He believes the best solutions are those shaped by a mission, and his mission is to apply his skills and passions to serving organizations with a cause.
Michael is a Hoosier-Jersey-District hybrid and studied his craft at Ball State University with a BFA in graphic design. Knowing no day without outstanding opportunities for laughter and adventures, he is inspired by his saucy wife, two vibrant daughters, and outstanding friends.
Recent blog posts
openbox9 in the time of COVID-19 - Clarity for our uncertain times...
Wanted: Full-stack Web Developer - Join a team that pushes code in innovative ways. We need your problem solving skills and desire to never do … Read »
Make Your Website Accessible and Inclusive (in 9 ways) - Being emphatic is what designers do
openbox9 turns 9 - A photo journal recap!
Accepting the Eggs - Ideas for a journal cover that never came to be
