Jakob Sitter is a Norwegian artist and developer currently based in New York City. He is pursuing an MFA in Design & Technology at Parsons School of Design. Sitter’s work examines the societal, economic, and political impact of all-consuming technological systems. Working across a range of mediums and disciplines, such as installation, video, and software, his current research questions the authenticity and trustworthiness of deepfakes and synthetic media, and their impact on information exchange and media.

Daniela Commey is a multimedia artist working primarily in painting, generative networks, 3D printing, and modeling. She uses her religious upbringing to interrogate themes, often defining the subject, or self, relegated to exist within an objective world. Commey investigates the ‘Western Museum’ and its historic connection to the East, and efforts to decolonize the 'collection’ and the exhibition of human remains. Born in West Africa and raised in Northwestern Europe, she began her research in England and completed her Fine Art Bachelor's degree at the University of the Arts London in 2023. Daniela Commey plans to continue her education in New York at The Parsons School of Design.

Lila Feldman is a NYC-based designer with a BA in 3D Design: Product + Furniture from Northumbria University, and an MFA in Design + Technology from Parsons School of Design. Feldman’s outlook is rooted in her upbringing as a child of Soviet immigrants in suburban America, and her first-hand experiences of contrasting and coexisting approaches to material possession. She explores actual and alternative methods of consumption, living, and belief systems, and she describes her design, fabrication, and digital media works as “reified contemplations” on social structures that affect personal relationships to materiality.

For multidisciplinary artist and designer Shelby Tse, no scheme is too ridiculous, and no project is complete without a matching trinket to remember it by. Tse is an Asian nonbinary artist based out of New York, studying Integrated Design at Parsons School of Design. He has experience with costuming, interior design, furniture design, woodworking, product design, metalworking, set design, toys, modular design, event production, animation, video editing, coding, sculpture, and more! While mediums may vary, all of Tse’s creations feature elements of playfulness and humor to encourage audience interaction.

Helen (Jiayu) Zhang is a New York & Beijing-based artist, designer, and performer. Her work challenges the boundaries between art and design by manipulating graphics and text to explore movement and space. She sees graphics as performance, and books as a form of post-production. Zhang’s experimental projects focus on the complexities of the mind-body relationship, the portrayal of the female body on stage, and the nuances between improvisation and composition – all with an analysis of how they exist within social constructs.

James Spitzenberger is a junior at The Parsons School of Design, and majors in Communication Design with a focus on digital innovation within the tech sphere. Spitzenberger’s passion for technology is manifested through his artistic expression, where he anticipates a future that contributes to the digital design landscape post-graduation. An avid collector of vintage pop culture memorabilia, Spitzenberger finds inspiration in the nostalgia and aesthetics of past eras. His collection fuels the theme of Home—a central concept in his exhibition that explores the intersection of memory, identity, and digital artistry. Through his work, James Spitzenberger invites viewers into a visual dialogue between the contemporary and the classic, crafting a narrative that resonates with the collective and personal notion of home.

Justin Hattendorf is a graduate of the Pratt Institute School of Architecture and a transdisciplinary designer whose work spans architecture, product, fashion, footwear, and industrial design. His work aims to merge advanced digital techniques with intuitive, tactile processes for the creation of surreal objects and environments. Hattendorf and Walsh collaborate at JAW Studio, a multidisciplinary design studio based in Brooklyn, NY.

Alexis Walsh graduated from Parsons School of Design, having studied a combination of fashion and product design. Walsh’s work explores the incorporation of 3D printing with traditional handicraft. She’s exhibited 3D-printed fashion work in runway shows in New York, Paris, London, Moscow, Madrid, Manila, Dusseldorf, and Berlin. Additionally, Alexis has worked professionally as a fashion designer for a range of brands including Gap, Lululemon, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Loft, and Proenza Schouler.

Mahima Jain is a multifaceted designer, storyteller, and animator who crafts immersive and playfully interactive experiences. Her design draws inspiration from immersive technologies, creative coding, and visual storytelling. She endeavors to foster empathy and connection between individuals, transcending cultural and disciplinary boundaries. For Jain, play and creativity serve as potent tools for self-expression. Mahima Jain’s work envisions a world where these elements cultivate compassion for a more empathetic and understanding society.

Shirley Leung is a creative technologist, multimedia artist, and interdisciplinary designer living and working in New York City. Her work explores social constructs through experiential design, combining alternative forms of storytelling and traditional craft. Currently, she’s speculating about alternative futures through machine learning and AI in order to reconsider the relationship we have with machines. Leung has a BA from Brown University and an MFA from The Parsons School of Design, and has exhibited works in galleries and shows in New York, London, Providence, and Helsinki.

Leffin is an artist, designer, and engineer whose creative endeavors reside at the intersection of anthropology, engineering, and design. His work uses technology with user-centric design to explore diverse media like sculpture, digital art, and physical installations. Leffin creates engaging and interactive experiences about the intricacies of human motives and the hidden narratives that shape our lives.

https://leff.in

Natia Gogotidze is a design strategist and researcher, currently focused on framing complex problem spaces and developing solutions through human-first approaches. Gogotidze is incredibly passionate about the intersection of design and technology and believes this harmonious duo can play an enormously important role in solving the most pressing problems in the world.

Tamar Sulakvelidze is an award-winning creative strategist with a strong foundation in business and advertising. Operating at the intersection of technology and creativity, Sulakvelidze has developed numerous inspiring brands and noteworthy campaigns during his tenure as a Strategy Director at a leading creative agency in Tbilisi, Georgia. Originally a graduate of a business school, he later acquired a Strategic Design and Management MS degree from Parsons School of Design, which expanded his toolkit in user-centric design and research. Sulakvelidze’s passion lies in bridging the gaps between teams and users and delivering meaningful experiences that add excitement to people's lives.

Sometimes I make things; sometimes I break things. Give me a little grace.