About — Emily Kannapell

About

What are the ways we foster connection and hope through design? How can we love our neighbor through the things we create?

In my practice, I’m drawn to slow, physical processes that reveal the human hand—every carved line, every thread stitched. In an efficiency-focused world, I value design that invites play and joy in the accidental. I’ve come to see how art can build community, create comfort, and offer hope. I carry those themes forward with gentleness, honesty, and approachability in my work.

Emily is a graphic design student living in Boone, North Carolina, studying at Appalachian State University. She lives in a tiny home with her husabnd and enjoys activities like knitting, sewing, rock climbing, printmaking, and more.

updated april 2025

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