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A roundup of ideas and projects from around the Institute

  • E-Flux published an in-depth essay of Chair of Photography Shannon Ebner’s work. “Ebner’s photographs center on, and worry at, how expected circuits of information, material, and reaction can alternately get severed or established anew—when material damage or wear and tear might cause a billboard to be junked or pulled from use, yet its painted or printed letters still keep signifying regardless.”

  • SCPS Lecturer Garrett Benisch was quoted throughout a recent Food & Wine article about compostable cups. “Everything that you do with your dollar and your time in 2025 is going to decide 2028 regulation,” Benisch added. “We need change to happen.”

  • Interim Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Jazmin A. Peralta has received the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE) Individual Leadership Award for their “important work and exceptional contributions in advancing the understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence in higher education.” The awards were presented at the 2025 NADOHE Annual Conference in Chicago, held from March 5-8.

  • Emily Riding, BFA Fashion Design ’18, was profiled in StyleBlueprint in an article that focuses on her career in fashion. “While I was getting to the root of my process and my values at Pratt, I started paying closer attention to handmade crafts.”

  • Visiting Assistant Professor of Graduate Communications Design Kelly Grey opened a new lingerie design studio, Greymade, in Montclair, NJ, which was featured on Montclair Girl.

  • Annalisa Baron, MFA Fine Arts (Sculpture and Integrated Practices) ’17, demonstrates her process for making optical glass chandeliers in a short documentary as part of her residency with the Wendell Castle Workshop.

More Pratt Institute News

Leading by Example

Spencer Giuliano, BArch ’26, thrives on the soccer field and in the studio, all while helping fellow student-athletes balance the demands of both worlds.
A young woman stands in front of an exhibition booth featuring colorful posters and materials for an architecture and arts festival. She wears a black outfit and a yellow lanyard. Beside her, another image shows her outside a modern building with glass facade, waving at the camera. The scene includes people walking in the background and urban architecture.

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.
A spacious, elegantly decorated room with ornate detailing and large windows. Several individuals are walking around, some looking at artworks while others take photos. A table with a floral centerpiece is in the middle, surrounded by chairs. Two large paintings hang on the walls, depicting portraits and a landscape. The ambiance is bright and showcases a classic interior design.

Seeing the City: Tours, Talks, and More

From Pratt Institute News

This fall in New York City, students went to the newly renovated Frick, explored innovative materials at a circular design brand, and heard from famed director Spike Lee.