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.
Three Pratt Alumni on How NYC Residencies Helped Them Grow
Brandon Foushée ’21, Dana-Marie Bullock ’25, and Amanda Horn ’15 show how these opportunities have shaped their paths, from experimenting with new techniques to completing a novel to processing grief through art.
Pratt Students Go Behind the Scenes
From Pratt Institute News
Spring classes offered an up-close look at some of the industries and organizations at the heart of New York City.
Pratt’s Research Open House 2026: Exploring Design, Collaboration, and Real-World Impact
From Pratt Institute News
Spanning four areas of inquiry, this year’s Research Open House highlighted the breadth of interdisciplinary research at Pratt and its growing connections to industry, community, policy, and global partnerships.
Housing Innovation Studio Brings Pratt Students to Miami
From Pratt Institute News
A new four-year collaboration between Undergraduate Architecture programs at Pratt Institute and the University of Miami focuses on reimagining the future of housing in two coastal cities facing rapid change.
Connecting and Networking Across the Country
From Pratt Institute News
Pratt students' work shines at professional showcases, conferences, and festivals.
Behind the Art: Information Fellowships at MoMA
From Pratt Institute News
Graduate students help power one of the world’s most beloved contemporary museums.
The Black Alumni of Pratt Connects Students with One-on-One Mentorship
From Pratt Institute News
At the CareerConnect event, Pratt students shared their portfolios and discussed opportunities and the job market with alumni and professionals from creative industries.
In the Press
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A Moth Hole Hates to See Them Coming
A New York Times feature highlights Pratt’s student-led Mending Circle, where fashion students are reimagining clothing repair as both a creative practice and a sustainable response to fast fashion.
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At 76, Meryl Streep Is Making a Statement. The Clothes Are Just Part of It
Pratt fashion professor Adrienne Jones is quoted in AARP on Meryl Streep’s headline-making style, offering expert insight into fashion, aging, and the visibility of women over 50.
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Pratt’s Black Dress Talks highlight the creativity and realities of the fashion industry
The New York Amsterdam News features Pratt Institute’s Black Dress Talks, an initiative led by Fashion professor Adrienne Jones that elevates Black voices in fashion through conversations on creativity, entrepreneurship, and industry dynamics.
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The Best Advice We’ve Found on Preserving, Storing, and Digitizing Family Memories
Feature citing Anthony Cocciolo, dean of the School of Information, on the importance of preserving original order and material integrity when organizing and digitizing family archives; highlighting Pratt’s expertise in archival practice, conservation, and digital curation to safeguard personal histories for future generations.
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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.
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Methods & Materials
Fall 2025
“Whatever Is Happening Now Is Never Going to Happen Again”
AI Is Offering New Visions for Architecture and Opportunities for Architects to Shape Its Future