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MFA Products of Design Presents Lost Wax at ICFF
Products of Design Class of 2026 presented Lost Wax at Wanted Design ICFF 2026. The exhibition of 18 objects distills complex thesis topics into iconic forms cast in brass. The objects represent the hours that it takes to make something worthwhile: each piece is an investment in craft, in material, and in the harder work of cultivation.
MFA Products of Design Presents Lost Wax at ICFF
Join us at ICFF 2026 for Lost Wax—an exhibition by the Class of 2026. 18 objects distill complex thesis topics into iconic forms cast in brass. May 17th to 19th at the Javits Center.
Announcing the 13th MFA Products of Design Thesis Presentations: May 7th!
Join us for the 13th annual MFA in Products of Design Annual Master’s Thesis Showcase for the graduating 2025 class, live at the SVA Theatre on Thursday, May 7th from 4–9pm ET.
Announcing 12ELVE: MFA Products of Design Thesis Presentations are May 7th!
Join us for the 12th annual MFA in Products of Design Annual Master’s Thesis Showcase for the graduating 2025 class, live at the SVA Theatre on Wednesday, May 7th from 1–5pm ET.
Announcing E11VEN: MFA Products of Design Thesis Presentations are May 7th!
We invite you to attend the 11th Annual Master’s Thesis Presentations—of the 2024 graduating class of the MFA in Products of Design program—live at the SVA Theatre on Tuesday, May 7th from 1:00pm - 6:00pm (EDT, GMT-4). Sixteen graduating master’s students will each present their year-long thesis work comprised of research, artifacts, services, experiences, and platforms.
Open House Design Challenge! Win Airfare to NYC
Submit to our annual Open House Design Challenge for a chance to win a free trip to New York City, along with expert portfolio reviews and other surprises while you’re here!
D&AD Awards! Fifteen: An All-in-One Virus Rapid Test is Shortlisted for Future Impact
This year’s D&AD Awards were just announced, and Products of Design recent alums Cathy Tung, Erika Choe, Monica Albornoz, and Sarah Hackett won the Shortlist Award as Emerging Talent in the Future Impact category. he projectt, Fifteen: An All-in-One Virus Rapid Test.
2023 Core77 Design Awards: ORA Wins Top Student Award in Social Impact!
This year’s Core77 Design Awards were just announced, and Products of Design recent alums Nihaarika Arora, Xinyue Wu, and Cheryl Zhang won a top student award. he project, ORA: An Intuitive Redesign of the Menstrual Cup and Applicator was was honored with Student Winner in the Design for Social Impact Category.
Announcing 10NTH: MFA Products of Design Thesis Presentations are May 5th!
We invite you to attend the 10th Annual Master’s Thesis Presentations—of the 2023 graduating class of the MFA in Products of Design program—live at the SVA Theatre on Friday, May 5th from 1:00pm - 6:00pm (EDT, GMT-4). Fourteen graduating master’s students will each present their year-long thesis work, comprised of research, artifacts, services, experiences, and platforms.