Our students learn best when adults authentically share their interest in the subject. This mission has a powerful impact because kids are still figuring out their interests and what it means for their lives.
Our Team.
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Julia is the Founder, Director, and the curriculum developer of the Kids in Design' program. She is a member of the Tulane University School of Architecture Alumni Council Board. Julia has received her undergraduate and graduate degree in architecture from Tulane University, and a law degree from Vanderbilt University.
Anita Osorio is an architect and educator living in Harlem, studied at DAAP, University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning, graduated from the Porto School of Architecture FAUP at the University of Porto with a Master’s Degree in Architecture. The initiator of La Escuela de Arquitectura en el Centro (LEAC) as part of her ongoing research on archives as worldmaking infrastructures of theory and practice transforming architecture pedagogies.
Thuy-Dung holds a Bachelor of Design from the University of Nebraska and has extensive experience as interior designer.
Sarah is a painter and textile artist. She has an MFA in Fine Arts degree from the School of Visual Arts.
Zhiyu You
Zhiyu is an award-winning illustrator and visual artist born in China and based in New York. She has graduated the School of Visual Arts.
Combining painting techniques and digital drawing, Zhiyu's vocabulary is developed from her Chinese heritage. Her work depicts the unique situations of women and minorities.
Zhiyu You
David Kim
David Kim has graduated with a BFA from the School of Visual Arts. As an artist, he primarily work in interactive sculpture, installation, and product design. He works in 3D Modeling, FDM/SLA 3D Printing, 3D scanning and casting different types of materials such as resin and silicone.
Kumiko Ashino
Kumiko is a NYS-registered architect, with a Masters of Architecture degree from Columbia University. Her passion is promoting children’s growth through creative design and living.
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Marielle Lamothe
Marielle is a children’s book author and illustrator with a BFA from the Fashion Institute of Technology. She specializes in helping children bring their imaginations to life through her vibrant storytelling and art. Passionate about creating meaningful connections, her work speaks to both young readers and the inner child in us all.
Amir Shouri
Laura Lwaysi
Gabriel Marroquin
Danielle Tomlinson
Gabe is a graphic designer and artist based in Brooklyn, New York. He earned his undergraduate degree in Intercultural Studies from Nyack College which led him to working in non-profit organizations, later transitioning to special and art education.
Currently, Gabe is pursuing a Master's degree at Parsons School of Design.
Danielle is an advocate for early education with a bachelor’s degree from Stony Brook University. Based in Manhattan, she brings experience tutoring students and a passion for helping kids.
Laura is a passionate architectural designer with a bachelor's degree from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. With extensive experience in residential projects, Laura brings creativity, innovation, and precision to every design. Beyond her architectural expertise, Laura has a deep-seated love for teaching and nurturing young minds. She is thrilled to merge her two passions and inspire the next generation of architects.
Amir is an award-winning founding partner at Tabe Shouri, an architecture practice in The Industry City. His passion for architecture and design comes from his past experiences with people like Kenneth Frampton and offices like OMA. He loves to work with the next generation of innovators and creative minds
June McCall
June is a Los Angeles-born artist with a BA from Bennington College, where she studied painting, sculpture, and Medieval history. Since graduating, she continues to make art as well as to teach.
Melodi Furo
Melodi is an interior designer, with a background in graphic design from the School of Visual Arts. She is passionate about all forms of art, from painting to film.
Samantha Palomba
Sam is an artist and a designer with a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture and Studio Art from the University of Pittsburgh. As she continues her career, it is her desire to work specifically in exhibition/museum design.