Dr. Coco Ree Lemery

Assistant Professor

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Biography

CoCo Ree Lemery is an award-winning designer and founder of Studio Kloak, a Chicago-based studio recognized for its fusion of sustainable collectible design. With a background designing for global retailers such as Pottery Barn, Jonathan Adler, and Williams Sonoma, CoCo champions environmentally conscious making, utilizing locally reclaimed materials and experimental biomaterial techniques. Named Independent Designer of the Year by Interior Design magazine, CoCo leads workshops and lectures across the country, empowering designers from diverse backgrounds and experience levels. CoCo's extensive industry expertise and insights are regularly featured in notable publications including Business Insider, CNBC, Fast Company, and the Washington Post. In addition to ongoing collaborations with major design brands, CoCo's creative practice is rooted in Studio Kloak, a zero-waste design studio dedicated to challenging conventional notions of disposability through hands-on, material-based exploration. The studio's work explores themes of sustainability, community, and material storytelling, and has been exhibited internationally. Committed to democratizing design, Studio Kloak fosters an inclusive, educational space that encourages experimentation and shared learning. Recent recognitions include the Social Impact Award from Adorno, the Emerging Design Studio award from NYCxDESIGN, and Excellence in Product Design at the German Design Awards.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.