Mark Pollack

Renowned textile designer Mark Pollack has been "solving problems" - his definition of the design process - since graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in 1976. Recognized for his emphasis on both beauty and function, Mark combines clean, sophisticated color with modern, meticulous patterns and textures. His work is highly influenced by his passion for fine art, as well as following and supporting the work of individual artists and craftspeople.

Since co-founding POLLACK in 1988, Mark’s designs have won numerous accolades, including Roscoe/BOY and IBD awards, as well as receiving countless nominations. He has been profiled in Interior Design, New York Home and HomeStyle and his widely published fabrics have been included in many museum and gallery exhibitions. Examples of his work are in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, the Denver Art Museum, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, and the RISD Museum of Art, among others.

He has taught textile design at RISD, Philadelphia University and Moore College of Art. Prior to the founding of POLLACK, he was the associate design director with Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc. for eleven years. He lectures widely to professional groups around the country and serves frequently as a juror for design competitions. 

In 2007, for his contributions to the field of textile design, he was awarded the prestigious Honorary Royal Designer for Industry by Great Britain's Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce. He is the 2008 recipient of RISD's Athena Award for Alumni Achievement.

As a member of the design industry for more than 35 years, Mark has been an avid supporter of his alma mater and its museum.  He has also given his time and talent to the development of the AlphaPOLLACK textiles collection, which benefits the Alpha Workshops, as well as serving on its board of directors.

Mark’s passion for the intricacies of textile design is embodied in a classroom experience he had at RISD. “As a studio assistant in my senior year, while most of my peers loathed it, I actually enjoyed setting up the loom. It allowed me to examine the mechanical possibilities for creating subtly complex designs, a process where the materials and technique become art.” 

Mark's Favorite Designs

Brushstoke Velvet 5074

Bukhara 6039

Astrakhan 3016 3016