Designing for
2023 Pratt Legends Award
It was a precious opportunity for me to take on a journey of designing this prestigious award with a group of board members from design to fabrication.
About 2023 Pratt Legends Award
On Thursday, November 9, Pratt Institute will present Legends 2023. The annual scholarship benefit pays tribute to icons of art, design, and architecture and serves as a fundraiser for scholarships that prioritize diversity, inclusion, and equal access to education. This year, three distinguished Pratt alumni—celebrated furniture designer Kenneth Cobonpue, visionary architect Edward Mazria, and renowned artist Kay WalkingStick—will be honored at the historic Weylin in Brooklyn.
The Legends Award Design
The form of the trophy emphasizes on the negative space created by the three volumes, which represents a communication of light through space.
Started this summer, I was invited by professor Dana to participate in this journey. There weren’t any moments where I stopped generating new, innovative ideas for this award…Design Element Exploration
Form Ideation
Material Exploration
After talking to the manufacturer, I realized that my understanding of materials and their impact was different from our situation. We need to take into account how materials connect, the cost, and the time it takes to make them.
Fabrication Process
CNC milling
Finishing and assembly
Final Look
The Legends Award Event
2023/ 11/ 09
Selfie with my instructor Dana
The Pratt legends award
Artist Kay WalkingStick holding the Legends Award
Designer Kenneth Cobonpue holding the Legends Award