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.
Design with Purpose: Júlia Martinez ’25 on Finding a Meaningful Career
From Prattfolio
Júlia Martinez, MS Packaging, Identities, and Systems Design ’25, is a graphic designer and visualizer at OXMAN, a design lab exploring how nature and humans can coproduce through biologically informed design.
Pratt Institute Ranked #5 in World’s Top Art & Design Universities
From Pratt Institute News
The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 also place Pratt in the top three universities for art and design in the United States.
Entrepreneurship in a Value-Driven World: Career Advice from Founder Jonathan Lin ’25
From Prattfolio
Jonathan Lin, BFA Communications Design ’25, shares insights on launching the brand transformation studio New Studio Partners.
In the Foundations Lab, Pratt Students Find Inspiration in the Natural World
From Prattfolio
Part art studio, part science lab, the innovative space invites students to explore art and nature.
Designing Her Way to Her Dream Job
From Pratt Institute News
Recent alumna Renata Dominguez always knew she wanted to work in design. Now, just one year post-grad, she’s thriving at one of the biggest international branding agencies.
Exploring the Role of Values in Art and Design Education
From Pratt Institute News
Hosted on Pratt’s Brooklyn campus, the 2025 AICAD Symposium featured sessions on climate literacy, community-based learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Faculty Books of 2025
From Prattfolio
This year, Pratt faculty published over 30 new books spanning sustainable design, digital ethics, social history, fine arts, and more.
School of Design Press
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Here’s Why You Wear A Different Size Clothing For Every Brand You Wear
In a HuffPost feature on the lack of standardized clothing sizes, Pratt visiting assistant professor Keena Hudson explained that mass production ushered in a “try to fit as many people as possible” approach to sizing, rooted in outdated data.
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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.
