A wide shot of a ceramics studio, featuring students working with pottery wheels and other tools.

SAIC Alum's Solar Paper Design Raises More Than $1 Million on Kickstarter

Sen Chang (BFA 2010) raised more than $1 million on Kickstarter to fund Solar Paper, the world’s thinnest and lightest solar charger. The sleek and simple charger can fit inside of a notebook or planner to recharge smart phones or other devices via solar energy. Chang's design company, YOLK, aims to cut back on battery waste, making the world a greener place. The Solar Paper Kickstarter campaign received more than 6,000 backers and exceeded its initial $50,000 goal in one day.

Image from Kickstarter

SAIC Students Celebrate Alum Georgia O’Keeffe in Exhibition with SITE Galleries

In celebration of alum Georgia O’Keeffe: My New Yorks opening current SAIC students were invited to submit artworks inspired by O’keeffe and the city of Chicago. 

SAIC Students Celebrate Alum Georgia O’Keeffe in Exhibition with SITE Galleries

An image from the exhibition opening of “My Chicagos: SAIC Students Honor Georgia O’Keeffe.”