Pratt Institute

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Education

MS, University of Massachusetts
BA, Moravian College

Biography

Mr. Otis’ academic credentials include having been awarded Fulbright and Lusk Fellowships to Italy and more recently he was honored by being named a 2009 Design Intelligence Most Admired Educator in Interior Design.

Mr. Otis is the Principal of OlA – Object Agency, a Multidisciplinary Design Studio and Design Strategy Agency, whose work ranges from Interior Architecture and Design, Exhibition Design, Branding & Visual Communications, Product Design and Consulting.

OlA clients include, Tandus Flooring, George Nakashima Woodworker, Scotts Inc., Vitra Design Museum, Corning Glass, Contract Design, Tuva Looms and World Moto Cross.

Mr. Otis is also active in organizations such the AAM, IDEC, IIDA, and has lectured at industry conferences Including IIDEX and Neocon as well as abroad in Finland and at the Vitra Design Workshops in Boisbuchet France.