I am the daughter of cotton pickers, who taught me hard work and the importance of family. Born and raised in Dunn, North Carolina. Cotton has followed me my entire life. I have designed for brands such as Vera Wang, Kenneth Cole, Perry Ellis, Champion, Ralph Lauren, Reebok and currently Nike. I am a graduate of NC State University. I have attained my MPS in Design Management, focusing on sustainable design at Pratt Institute in New York. I am forever grateful to my Ancestors, on whose shoulders I stand on.

Sponsored by:

Pratt Institute School of Art

Creative Enterprise Leadership International Programs in Arts & Cultural Management and Design Management - IG: @pratt_cel

Presented by:

Yutaka Takiura - AIA, Associate Professor, Creative Enterprise Leadership, Pratt Institute

Innocent Ekejiuba - Visiting Assistant Professor, Creative Enterprise Leadership, Pratt Institute

The Creative Enterprise Leadership invites you to a discussion about sustainability, inspiration, and inclusion with Emiko McCoy. Raised in Dunn, North Carolina, as the daughter of cotton pickers, Emiko's journey from humble beginnings to designing for renowned brands like Vera Wang and Nike is nothing short of inspiring. Her educational pursuit of a Master's in Design Management at Pratt Institute further deepened her commitment to sustainable design. Join us as Emiko shares her insights, experiences, and unwavering dedication to creating a more sustainable future, rooted in resilience, innovation, and gratitude.