Charles Harrison Fellowship
Charles Harrison Fellowship
The Charles Harrison Fellowship honors Charles Harrison (MS 1963), who was among the first Black industrial designers of his era and the first Black executive at Sears.
This fellowship provides financial support to ID students who are U.S. residents with distinct intellectual and creative perspectives.
Charles Harrison’s design genius surrounds us in everyday objects: from the now archetypal plastic trash can to cordless shavers, clear measuring cups, and the iconic View-Master toy.
Throughout his career, he left his mark on more than 750 products.
RECIPIENTS
Latrina Lee (MDes 2023)
“Every solution we create, every product we design, and every system we build should be with the intention of improving the lives of society as a whole.”
Symone Fogg (PhD 2026)
“I have an entrepreneurial spirit. I’m a big picture thinker and a natural collaborator. Most of all, I care deeply for marginalized communities.”
Salena Burke (PhD 2026)
“My academic journey at the Institute of Design is a pursuit of the future—researching emerging technologies and developing frameworks that foster equitable, inclusive, and immersive learning environments.”
Regina Ellis (MDes + MBA 2026)
“I use human-centered research and storytelling to design experiences that connect people to place.”
Benefactors
Robert C. Pew and Mrs. Susan Taylor
The Charles Harrison Fellowship is made possible through the generous support of Robert C. Pew III and Susan Taylor.
Robert C. Pew serves on the ID Board of Directors and is chairman of the board at Steelcase Inc., the global leader in office furniture.