Meet Michaela Prischman and 2026 Senior Exhibition Project Cloth
This is one in a series of online interviews with MIAD seniors, who share their thoughts about their 2026 Senior Exhibition project and their MIAD education.
Michaela Prischman ’26 (Communication Design) is a President’s (Honor) List student from Tinley Park, Ill.
What is your “elevator pitch” for your senior exhibition project?
As a young woman in the corporate world, I noticed that it was difficult for me to find clothes that were appropriate for work, while also fitting into my personal style. I dress in an alternative style, and I wear almost exclusively black clothing. I found that when I wore something colorful or something that was more in line with usual corporate attire, I was uncomfortable and struggled to focus on my work. As many as 91% of women find it difficult to find clothes for work, and as they find their own style, confidence and work performance seem to increase.
Michaela Prischman
Michaela Prischman, “Cloth,” 2026.
Michaela Prischman, “Cloth Lookbook and Guide” 2026.
Forbes found that 96% of women feel more confident in their abilities when they’re also confident in their style. Moreover, 96% of those surveyed believe style is important for productivity, professionalism and leadership advancement. Cloth is a tool to help guide young professional women to finding and organizing their alternative work attire through a personalized style subscription box. It also provides an organizational system for the closet, allowing women to feel their best at work.
Michaela Prischman, “Cloth Lookbook and Guide” 2026.
Michaela Prischman, “Cloth apparel tags” 2026.
Michaela Prischman, “Cloth packaging” 2026.
Anything you’d like to share about yourself or MIAD?
During my time at MIAD, I have made lifelong friends who understand the importance of creativity. I also feel lucky to have professors who pushed me to do my best work and always looked for opportunities for me to grow. Without their support, I would not have been able to work towards landing an internship my freshman year or getting a second one my sophomore year [at Baird]. As I transition into looking for my post-grad role, I know I can rely on my professors and friends to help me make the right decision.
Read more about the 2026 MIAD Senior Exhibition, on view April 17 – May 9.
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