Reexamining
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Meet the Team
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Vicki Matranga
Writer, Independent Scholar, & Industrial Design Historian
Chicago native Victoria (Vicki) Matranga has a BA in the history of architecture and art (University of Illinois/Chicago) and a master's in marketing (Northwestern University). An independent scholar, she is a nationally known author, lecturer, exhibition curator, and museum consultant who specializes in Chicago’s industrial design history.
Jennifer Yankopolus
Editor
Jennifer Yankopolus is an architectural historian and developmental editor, helping authors translate scholarly material for a broad audience. She is the former editor of the Almanac of Architecture & Design.
Peter Wachter
Photographer
Industrial designer Peter Wachter graduated from the Institute of Design. He has designed sign systems for global hotels and resorts, numerous patented commercial and residential lighting products, and is a skilled photographer.
Dyamond Joy
Web Designer
Dyamond Joy is a designer who specializes in research-based UI/UX design solutions that drive success. Her diverse background in web multimedia design, industrial design, and brand marketing makes her a valuable asset to any design team.
Victoria Pawlyk
Graphic Designer
Victoria Pawlyk is a dual-major student at the University of Illinois at Chicago studying graphic design and industrial design. In both disciplines, Victoria’s design process is informed by inherent material properties, contextual understanding of a problem, and unexpected insightful discoveries.
Jake Behling
Videographer
Jacob Behling is an Art Director/Designer living in Chicago, saving the day one brand at a time. He currently works at Leo Burnett in Chicago, and enjoys spending his free time jamming on his guitar or hugging his cat.
Harley Friedman
Photographer
Harley is an interdisciplinary photographer & designer based in Chicago, IL. Their work explores how we perceive and experience the world through experimental processes utilizing various mediums.