Pratt Interior Design Professor Joseph China

Students applying to Pratt Institute, especially those interested in interior design, are invited to an exclusive event in 2015. This special summer program, titled "Sphinx Summer Welfare Egg," brings together the Sphinx United Nations and top art and design schools in the UK and the US. The July theme focuses on the first wave of interior architecture with a master class at Pratt Institute.

This is the first time a Pratt Institute professor will be visiting China, offering students a direct path to this prestigious institution. The event features a series of insightful sessions designed to help aspiring designers better understand the application process and develop a strong portfolio.

Key topics include:

  • No. 1: Course overview of the Interior Design Department at Pratt
  • No. 2: Refining your application strategy and understanding portfolio styles preferred by top schools
  • No. 3: Essential qualities for a successful portfolio and how colleges assess student potential
  • No. 4: Exploring interior design concepts and drawing inspiration from spatial design

About the Professor

Joseph Morris is a professor of Interior Design at Pratt Institute and also an experienced interior designer. He was hired as an overseas professor to bring his expertise to students. With years of experience in teaching and practicing interior design, he guides students in creating scaled models and comprehensive portfolios. His classes help students grasp the relationship between space, light, structure, materials, and tools, leading to a more logical and creative approach to design.

Professor's Schedule

The professor will be in China from July 4th to July 11th, with events held in both Beijing and Shanghai.

Beijing Events (July 4–7):

  • July 5 – Lecture + Q&A open to the public
  • July 5 – Workshop open to the public
  • July 6 – Lecture + Q&A only for Sphinx students
  • July 6 – VIP workshop only for Sphinx VIP students
  • July 7 – VIP tutorials only for Sphinx VIP students

Shanghai Events (July 8–11):

  • July 8 – Lecture + Q&A only for Sphinx students
  • July 9 – VIP workshop only for Sphinx VIP students
  • July 10 – VIP tutorials only for Sphinx VIP students
  • July 11 – Lecture + Q&A open to the public
  • July 11 – Workshop open to the public

Public Activities Details

Part 1: Lecture
Date: July 5 (Beijing) and July 11 (Shanghai)
Time: 10:00 - 10:50
Content: Introduction to the Interior Design Department at Pratt, analysis of interior design, key elements of strong work, differences in focus between undergraduate and graduate programs, and practical application tips.

Part 2: Q&A Session
Time: 10:50 - 11:00
A unique opportunity to interact directly with Professor Joseph Morris and gain insights into Pratt, interior design, and the application process.

Part 3: Workshop
Time: 11:10 - 12:40
Hands-on creative projects that encourage thinking transformation and inspire your portfolio development. Participants will engage in activities such as line training, color expression using ALBERS and RUMI techniques, paper-based texture creation, and interactive performance where you become part of the design process.

Surprise Egg: A chance to receive personalized feedback from the professor and attend one-on-one tutorial sessions.

Organizer: Sphinx International Art Education, European and American Art Alumni Association

Co-organizers: Cross-Strait Cultural Innovation Talent Development Center, Yiyi Network, New Oriental Future Study, Xintong International Education, Pony Crossing River

Event Seats: Each event organizer will offer 50 free seats, so be sure to register early as spots are limited.

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