About Ronah Harris

I am an interdisciplinary artist, designer, educator, and researcher whose work explores the relationship between creativity, learning, and culture. Across fiber art, children's media, public art, and educational design, I investigate how stories, materials, and interactive experiences shape the way we understand ourselves and one another.

My studio practice centers on textiles, quilting, sculpture, and found materials. Through handcraft and assemblage, I examine memory, resilience, labor, identity, and the quiet rituals of making. I am interested in the ways everyday objects carry personal and cultural histories, transforming discarded materials into works that preserve stories while imagining new futures.

Alongside my artistic practice, I create children's media and learning experiences through my studio, Play Pattern. My work focuses on designing imaginative, emotionally intelligent experiences for children ages 8–12—a generation growing up at the intersection of rapid technological change, digital media, and evolving cultural identities. I believe this age group deserves thoughtful, beautifully crafted content that nurtures curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and empathy.

Throughout my career, I have worked across television, interactive media, museums, public art, and higher education, bringing together art, design, psychology, and technology to create experiences that are both meaningful and accessible. Whether I am sewing a quilt, designing a public artwork, developing educational research, or creating media for children, my work is guided by a single belief: creativity is one of our most powerful tools for making sense of the world—and for imagining better ones.

Follow my work at Play Pattern or explore my curriculum vitae to learn more about my creative practice, research, and collaborations.