Michael Knap

Michael Svane Knap is a Danish designer and a Senior Design Manager at LEGO. He was responsible for the conception of LEGO Ninjago and art direction on its television series.https://dk.linkedin.com/in/michael-svane-knap-4540921b
==Sets designed==
*30291 Anacondrai Battle Mech
*30292 Jay's Nano Mech
*30293 Kai Drifter
*30294 The Cowler Dragon
*30421 Skybound Plane
*30422 Kai's Mini Dragon
*70593 The Green NRG Dragon
*70601 Sky Shark
*70612 Green Ninja Mech Dragon
*70617 Temple of the Ultimate Ultimate Weapon
*70627 Dragon's Forge
*70640 S.O.G. Headquarters
*70643 Temple of Resurrection
*70658 Oni Titan
*70666 The Golden Dragon
*70678 Castle of the Forsaken Emperor
*70732 City of Stiix
*70739 Airjitzu Kai Flyer (with Nick Vás)
*70740 Airjitzu Jay Flyer (with Nick Vás)
*70741 Airjitzu Cole Flyer (with Nick Vás)
*70742 Airjitzu Zane Flyer (with Nick Vás)
*70743 Airjitzu Morro Flyer (with Nick Vás)
*70744 Airjitzu Wrayth Flyer (with Nick Vás)
*70752 Jungle Trap
*70753 Lava Falls
*71215 Jay Fun Pack
*71216 Nya Fun Pack
*71702 Golden Mech
*71708 Gamer's Market
*71721 Skull Sorcerer's Dragon
*71735 Tournament of Elements
*891501 Kai
*891502 Krait
*891503 Cole
*891504 Weapons Rack
*891505 Jay
*891506 Ming
*5004391 Sky Pirates Battle
==Trivia==
*He was a fan of LEGO and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as a kid.https://mojo-nation.com/lego-ninjago-design-manager-michael-svane-knap-inspiration-whats-next-brand/
*He is often inspired by obscure toys at second-hand stores and flea markets.
*He started working for LEGO on the Legends of Chima theme.https://youtu.be/Ol4lBKVX8cg?t=6046
*In 70617 Temple of the Ultimate Ultimate Weapon, he is referenced by a statue labeled "Master Knap".https://brickset.com/sets/designer-Michael-Svane-Knap
*He sent Brent Miller the 71708 Gamer's Market set because Miller had really wanted there to be a Pink Zane minifigure.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQ1iixBjx1M
*His favorite Minifigure is the original Zane from the Tournament of Elements wave, because it was the first time a character went beyond the level of "a colored ninja" as the main cast had been up until that point.https://youtu.be/BaZvsJNeoQs?t=262
*He has pushed for including characters who have not come in sets before in Ninjago: Legacy sets.https://youtu.be/oeq01di2MXc?t=1508
==Videos==
LEGO NINJAGO City Gardens - LEGO Designer Video 71741 -10 Year Anniversary
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