I am incredibly honored to be one of fourteen inaugural awardees of the Dorchester Industries Experimental Design Lab named by @theastergates and @prada @wwd @tararielle ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “This cohort is interdisciplinary. The cohort is intergenerational. The cohort unites designers who care deeply about the integrity of their practices and the impact of their work,” Gates said. “This program is artist-led and artist-occupied, allowing us to bring in fresh perspectives from what were formerly adjacent creative industries and expanding what it means to be a designer.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Prada is here to support the mission. As the luxury group’s marketing director and head of social responsibility Lorenzo Bertelli, said in a statement, “Prada has always been synonymous with striving for the pursuit of groundbreaking design and creativity, championing innovation and developing extraordinary talent. This initiative gives these singular creatives, masters in their individual fields, the tools to achieve their full potential, and their work the platform it deserves.” ✨