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Watch Our 2020 Thesis Presentations!
On May 22nd, the students of the Class of 2020 presented their Masters Thesis projects—not at the customary venue, the SVA Theatre, but rather online due to the coronavirus pandemic. Livestreamed in its entirety on a celebretory on Friday night, seventeen graduating masters students shared their work, comprised of research, artifacts, services, experiences, apps, and platforms.
Announcing 7NTH: MFA Products of Design Thesis Presentations are May 22nd!
We invite you to attend the Masters Thesis showcase presentations of the 2019 graduating class of the MFA in Products of Design program on Tuesday, May 14th at the SVA Theatre from 11am - 5:30pm. Twenty graduating masters students will each present their year-long thesis work, comprised of research, artifacts, services, experiences, and platforms.
Photos from our 2020 Design:Match Job Fair!
On Friday, February 21st, the MFA Products of Design department held its sixth annual Design:Match Job Fair event, inviting global and local firms and organizations to meet with students, share their work, and discuss employment, funding, and entrepreneurship. Each of the students interviewed with 10 of these companies over the course of the afternoon, and the event was then followed by a reception where attendees could meet with each other! Below is a list of this year's participants, along with some photos of the event!
Students Prototype Graphic Design MasterClass with Chris Do!
On Saturday, the students of MFA Products of Design prototyped a full-day masterclass in graphic design with the renown Chris Do. Chris offers an incredible Design Fundamentals: Typography 01 course on his platform, thefutur.com, but this is the first time that he has done a full-day group “watch party” with live critique, along with tips & techniques Q&A session at the end. The students were thrilled with workshop, and can’t wait to put their newfound skills to work. Thank you Chris!
Products of Design Students at Global Grad Show 2019 in Dubai
MFA Products of Design was once again invited to participate at the Global Grad Show as part of Dubai Design Week this year, and three students made the trip to exhibit their thesis work: Rhea Bhandari, Smruti Adya, and Antya Waegeman. The exhibition included 150 projects from universities in over 45 countries around the world—representing the best of design for social impact. Take a look at some the images provided by the graduates below, as well as a short video introducing the event.
Register For our 2019 Open House & Info Session!
Join us at this year's Open House and Information Session, taking place on Wednesday, November 13th, 2019—from 6–8:30pm EST! Attendees will be able to meet faculty, alumni, and current students, see projects, learn about the program, tour the studio, classroom spaces, and Visible Futures Lab, and ask questions about life at Products of Design. Delicious refreshments will be shared throughout the session.
Snapshots from our 2019 Orientation Reception
We were thrilled to welcome our new class of 2021, our returning class of 2020, and all of our amazing faculty to last week’s Orientation Reception! Each of the faculty presented a few minutes about themselves and their course, and then it was celebration time to meet new people, catch up with old friends, and enjoy some amazing food from City Bakery!
ADAPTIVE DWELLERS launches at Wanted Design NYCxDESIGN 2019
For the seventh annual showcase at Wanted Design, and as part of NYCxDesign 2019, students of SVA’s MFA in Products of Design present Adaptive Dwellers, an interactive installation that explores the role of design in humanity’s adaption in a world devastated by climate change.
Announcing 6IXTH: MFA Products of Design Thesis Presentations are May 14th!
We invite you to attend the Masters Thesis showcase presentations of the 2019 graduating class of the MFA in Products of Design program on Tuesday, May 14th at the SVA Theatre from 11am - 5:30pm. Twenty graduating masters students will each present their year-long thesis work, comprised of research, artifacts, services, experiences, and platforms.