A Look Back | TOAST & Dezeen at NYCxDesign With the launch of our New Makers 2026 programme, we are taking time to reflect on the role of craft today; its significance for individuals, its diverse forms of expression, and the value it holds in contemporary culture.  During NYCxDesign week, we presented a panel talk in collaboration with architecture and design magazine Dezeen. Editor Ben Dreith was joined by TOAST New Maker 2026 Linnan Ye, author and weaver Deborah Needleman, and Megan Skidmore from Powerhouse Arts. The speakers reflected on the path to becoming a craftsperson, the challenges modern makers face, and the importance of mentorship and visibility in sustaining a craft practice.  Visit our New Makers 2026 collection at TOAST New York West Village until June 4.  Read more about the event on the #TOASTMagazine via the link in bio. Photography by Youn Kim.