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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!
New MoMA Product: An Interview with Designer-Alum Giancarlo Cipri
We sat down for a chat with Giancarlo Cipri, MFA PoD ’22, to learn more about the design behind his Perpetual Sliding Calendar, now available at the MoMA Design Store.
Grad School Preparation Checklist
Are you planning to pursue a graduate degree? Researching and choosing the best grad school and program is essential to expanding your knowledge and creating new possibilities for your future. To help you get started, we've compiled a checklist to guide you along the journey.
6 Tips for Choosing a Design Grad School
Pursuing a master’s in design can be a strategic move to learn more about a field that you’re passionate about. But you may be wondering how to start looking for a master's program that's right for you. If you have been mulling over choosing the right grad school, we can help make this process easier with our five tips for choosing a design grad school.
Calling all Unsung Creatives 📣 : Don’t Miss our Info Sessions & Open House
Join us for our upcoming Info Sessions and Open House on Nov. 1 and Nov. 29!
Don’t Miss It: 75 Years of SVA’s Subway Posters Exhibition
Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind exhibition featuring 208 posters by 93 artists, on display until October 14.
Graduation at Radio City Music Hall!
Graduates of MFA Products of Design are always thrilled to have their graduation ceremony at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall. Check out some snapshots from this year’s “Class of 2023”!
Snapshots from 10NTH: Our 2023 Thesis Presentations!
On May 5th, 2023 the tenth group of MFA Products of Design graduates presented their final thesis projects. Friends, family, design professionals, faculty, and staff gathered at the SVA Theatre in New York City to watch and share in the festivities. Ranging in topics from Designing for Disability Inclusion in Space and Design Interventions for Gendered Agency in Latin Partner Dance, to Integrating Art to Enhance Interdisciplinary Learning and Empowering Women in Creative Industries, the graduates shared hundreds of products, services, apps, platforms, and experiences throughout the day-long event. Check out more projects from this year’s graduates, here, and enjoy some snapshots of the day below!
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.