How New York City's intensity shapes better designers: Lessons from Koto's Hailey Kim

You're constantly surrounded by people who care deeply about what they do and hold strong opinions, which, in turn, pushes you to raise your own bar.

In the design industry, especially in New York, so many talented people converge.

You're exposed to great work almost accidentally, whether that's in studios, at talks, in museums, or through conversations that start casually and turn into something far more insightful.