“My father was very hands-on in his creative process and he began encouraging me to draw and make things when I was very young. I grew up playing with unfinished prototypes, broken toys and cardboard models in his office.”

“I never learned how to play chess, so I approached this set with the goal of creating a beautiful object with multiple design possibilities. I was first inspired by abstract geometric art but was then encouraged by the MoMA Design Store team to be more empathetic to players, and to understand the rules of the games, in order to create an approachable version of chess and checkers.”

“New York City has been the city of my dreams since I was little, because I wanted to follow in my father’s footsteps of studying and working here. Once you are in this city, you inevitably get inspired by its vibrant art and design scene—and its energy.”