

Eric Hotchkiss
Interdisciplinary designer, engineer, and educator based in Chicago and founder of Made in Englewood, known for community-centered design-build projects, public installations, and youth engagement.
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Mar 16, 2026 • 1h 1min
102 • ERIC HOTCHKISS
Eric Hotchkiss, interdisciplinary designer, engineer, and founder of Made in Englewood, builds community-shaped spaces. He recalls DIY childhood making and explains designing with neighborhoods, youth-led projects like a miniature golf course, and creating lasting artifacts and an Afro-diasporic outdoor kitchen. He discusses relinquishing control, documenting local stories, and why now feels like the right time to make things.


