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Design visionaire and industrial designer Kenneth Cobonpue has been awarded the Pratt Legends of 2023 at a formal awarding ceremony held in Weylin at Brooklyn, New York on Thursday evening, November 9, 2023.
Kenneth is the first Asian Pratt Legend recognized for his significant contributions to the global furniture and design industry. Pratt Legends 2023 honorees awarded, alongside Kenneth, include architect Edward Mazria, and artist Kay WalkingStick.
“Be passionate about what you do and make it better while remaining true to yourself. Never stop learning,” expresses the design rockstar and Pratt Legend, as he continues to pave his legacy as the beacon of inspiration to aspiring designers.
Pratt has honored around seventy-three Legends since 1999. Past Pratt Legends Awardees include Tommy Hilfiger, Marc Jacobs, Nina Campbell, Iris Apfel, Bruce Weber, Daniel Boulud, Julian Schnabel, David Yurman, Santiago Calatrava, and Patti Smith.
The Legends Awards celebrate distinguished individuals and corporations in the world of art and design, whose notable works and accomplishments resonate with the values and principles upheld by Pratt Institute of New York. Legends also raises funds to provide financial aid to Pratt students and support diversity—shaping the future of creative talents.