Surface spotlights Pratt alumni Chen Chen and Kai Williams as “Designer of the Day,” highlighting their Brooklyn studio’s material-driven practice spanning furniture, lighting, and collectible works, including their recent show Basic Instinct at The Future Perfect.
Alumni News
Pratt Alumni Honored for Creative Impact Across Art, Design, and Urban Planning
From Pratt Institute News
At the 2026 Alumni Achievement Awards, graduates from across generations gathered to celebrate the careers of Nanette Carter, Vann Graves, and Lian Farhi.
Seek the Critique: Career Advice from Brand Designer Yvette Yoon ’23
From Prattfolio
Yvette Yoon, BFA Communications Design ’23, shares how seeking feedback and expanding her perspective helped her launch her career.
Pratt Alumni Reunite on the Court for Annual Basketball Game
From Pratt Institute News
Alumni Bernard Chang and Kadir Nelson were both honored during the event for their ongoing dedication to Pratt’s basketball program.
Jewelry, Home Goods, and More From Pratt Alumni
From Prattfolio
Pratt graduates’ recent products and publications include playful accessories, hybrid furniture, and visual histories.
Alumni Press
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Meet Kristin Mallison, the Sustainable Indie Designer Loved by Millie Bobby Brown, Lisa and More
Teen Vogue spotlights Pratt alumna Kristin Mallison for her viral, sustainability-driven fashion brand and high-profile celebrity clients. Mallison credits Pratt’s fashion program with “really push[ing] for recycling,” shaping her upcycling approach and long-term commitment to waste reduction.
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Overlooked No More: Pamela Colman Smith, Artist Behind a Famous Tarot Deck
A New York Times Overlooked obituary revisits the life of Pratt trained artist Pamela Colman Smith, the long-uncredited illustrator of the best-selling Rider-Waite tarot deck, highlighting her expansive career as an author, publisher, suffragist, and mystic.
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![Two images showcasing the Semicolon App. In the first image, a hand holds up a smartphone on which the app is displayed.]()
Wanqing (Rita) Zhang, MFA Communications Design ’23, recently served as both the graphic designer and UX/UI designer for the mental health app Semicolon. The design project has received a Muse Design Award, Muse Creative Award, and an NY Product Award, among other recognitions. Zhang shares, “Raising public awareness of depression is my passion. I’ve always been interested in mental health, exploring how design can help patients cope with depression and how it can serve as a tool to solve real-world issues.”
