LaShana Broussard-Morris
Mass market access systems for local artisans, Cohort 2
Bio
Primary Research Area: Engaged Social Design & Organization Strategies
Secondary Domain: Design Thinking, Methods, Materials and Education
LaShana Broussard-Morris, a design entrepreneur, is the owner of Mpresion, LLC, where she creates “Beauty in Design” through customized digital and print materials for clients. Previously, she owned a bakery where she designed and prepared cakes and cookies from scratch. She started her career in finance.
A New Orleans native, LaShana draws inspiration from the architecture, music, food, and the melding of French, Spanish, and Caribbean cultures that are integral to her home city. She earned her B.A. from Xavier University and her MBA from Meredith College. She and her husband, David, have 2 children, Victoria and David III.
Research Interest
Solving the issue of access to distributors and end-users who may routinely bulk purchase wearables designed for the masses by design entrepreneurs and artisans.