“We can call the muse, and we don’t just have to wait for her.”
The principles of physics inspire Jessica Banks, and she channels this through her creation of unique furniture. Whether it’s a floating diamond table or ergonomic chairs that fold into themselves, she sees the world differently, and in turn, helps us reimagine our surroundings. A slight visual impairment in high school paired with leaving MIT in her 24th year, Bank’s career — and her work — is a perfection reflection of her inner life.