a purple map of a continent with furniture

Illustration Credit: Alex Mellon via Dezeen

SAIC Alumni and Faculty Featured in Dezeen's North American Design 2024 Series

By Sophia Carmen Salganicoff, MFA Candidate

As part of their North American Design 2024 series, Dezeen showcases eight independent Chicago design studios, highlighting the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s alumni among the city's most innovative studios. 

Eric Hotchkiss and a gallery of his work throughout Chicago

Photos Courtesy of Eric Hotchkiss/Dezeen

Assistant Professor Eric Hotchkiss (MDes 2010) is recognized for his impactful community projects in Englewood, including miniature golf courses and LED murals. 

Norman Teague surrounded by his design work in an image gallery

Courtesy of Norman Teague/Dezeen

Norman Teague (MFA 2016) and his team at Norman Teague Design Studio are lauded for their creative use of American woods and ceramics, with future projects focusing on recycled plastics and hemp materials. 

Noam Nayberg surrounded by a gallery of hard wood furniture creations

Courtesy of Noam Nayberg/Dezeen

Noam Nayberg (BFA 2022) of Noam Atelier, combines traditional craftsmanship with modern industrial techniques in his custom furniture. 

Cody Norman surrounded by a gallery of his work including a chair and vessel

Courtesy of Cody Norman/Dezeen

Cody Norman (BFA 2016) addresses the plastic crisis through multi-colored installations made from recycled materials. Discover the full range of these talented designers' contributions to Chicago’s design culture here.

Student Nitya Mehrotra’s Animations Give a Voice to Victims

With her Stories by Strangers project, student Nitya Mehrotra uses her skills as an artist to tell the stories of sexual and mental abusive survivors.

Student Nitya Mehrotra’s Animations Give a Voice to Victims