Learning through making is at the heart of what we do at Pratt. This issue of Prattfolio is a reflection on that work, happening today in our shops and labs, studios and classrooms, in the field, and in the innovative and masterful practices of our alumni around the world. Read more in the President’s Letter.
About the Cover
Sofia Arreola Salem, BID ’25, Loom (detail)
A weave made of glass that resulted from experimentation and testing with scrap-glass slumping—ultimately forming the surface of a table and working loom—was among the projects exhibited for this year’s Material Lab Prize. The annual prize, now in its sixth year, recognizes student design work that incorporates material exploration.
Photo by Dahlia Dandashi
“Whatever Is Happening Now Is Never Going to Happen Again”
The Message in the Medium
Mill, Melt, Press, Shape
More Stories
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![The Rose Book. A hardcover red book adorned with overlapping images of gold and fushia pink roses.]()
Jewelry, Home Goods, and More From Pratt Alumni
Pratt graduates’ recent products and publications include playful accessories, hybrid furniture, and visual histories. -
![A square artwork made of multicolored Lego bricks arranged in an abstract pattern.]()
Bridging Touch and Vision, Brick by Brick
In her tactile Lego Braille paintings, Pratt alumni artist Jaye Moon creates sensory experiences that connect people across languages and experiences. -
![Amanda Jesse and Whitney Parris-Lamb stand in front of a historic fireplace. Two candlesticks rest on the mantle. A mirror with a wavy oak frame hangs above the fireplace. From the ceiling hangs a gold chandelier.]()
The Best Friends Designing Livable, Thought-Provoking Beauty
For the alumni founders of Jesse Parris-Lamb, a powerful partnership begins with a shared vision for artful, expertly designed interiors. -
![President Frances Bronet in a studio at Pratt with a student, both looking at a project laid out on a table]()
The Power of Making
Learning through making is at the heart of what we do at Pratt. This year, Pratt is focusing on the power of a creative education in a rapidly shifting world. -
![Portrait of Blake Marques Carrington]()
With AI and Artmaking, “You Need to Keep a Sense of Experimentation”
Blake Marques Carrington explains how he uses artificial intelligence as a creative tool in his practice and in the classroom. -
![A cheerful designer and a performer pose in front of a “Studio 8H” sign. The performer is wearing a playful black-and-white striped dress with green tulle trim, styled like Beetlejuice, while the designer wears black and smiles broadly.]()
For SNL Costume Maker Sam Bennett ’07, Spooky Season Is Full of Inspiration
Gothic design, dark comedy, fall festivities: Prattfolio catches up with Saturday Night Live’s costume supervisor to see what’s fueling him creatively.
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