Third Scott Morgan Design Scholarship Recipient Named

Furniture World News Desk on 4/25/2017

Audrey Krumenacker, an undergraduate student at Pratt Institute in New York City, was presented with a $5,000 check as the third recipient of the Scott Morgan Design Scholarship. Krumenacker, a Bachelor of Industrial Design degree candidate for Spring 2018 with a minor in sustainability studies, is from Wynnewood, Pa.

The selection committee identified Krumenacker as the recipient of this year’s award due to her creativity and sensible solutions to problem solving coupled with her ability to execute a versatile use of materials.
“Audrey’s portfolio included multiple unique applications of material choices to satisfy a variety of design challenges and demonstrated her ability to work well in different medians,” said Bruce Hirschhaut, a member of the scholarship board. “We look forward to seeing more strong design work from Audrey as she continues her design studies and career.”

Krumenacker maintains a 3.95 GPA, has been named to the Pratt President’s List and has received a Presidential Merit Scholarship. “I thrive to achieve simple, clear designs that provide more benefits than disadvantages to the user,” she stated. “My work is a reflection of my desire to create products that users will find meaning in and that will spark a sincere response to my love of nature, simplicity and color.”
Intended to fuel a passion for home furnishings product design and development embodied in the late Morgan’s nearly 40-year career in contemporary furniture design, the scholarship additionally reflects the longtime support and mentoring he gave to aspiring young furniture designers.

The scholarship fund was created shortly before Morgan’s death in September 2013 as a vehicle for business colleagues, friends and family to honor his contributions to the home furnishings industry. Contemporary furnishings producer BDI helped to kick off donations to the fund with a generous initial contribution that was later fueled by backing from American Leather plus other notable individuals and companies.

For information about the Fund or to make a donation, see www.scottmorganscholarship.org.