The “Cradle Chair,” designed by Katrina Vonnegut ‘09 FD, has won first place in the Billes Products International Design Contest for new designs in furnishings and accessories. “It has an amazing wow factor,” jurors from the New Orleans-based company said. “It will fold up very neatly and can be made stackable.” Katrina designed the chair to engage the user in the simple gesture and movement of the seat, using laminated pieces to form sections that move freely and are tightened by knobs on either side of the chair. The base is a continuous steel frame. Katrina’s competition included students from Art Center, Pratt and MIT. Congratulations, Katrina!