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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.
Guest Lecture Video: Souvik Paul
Souvik Paul is an award-winning industrial designer / design strategist who is the founder and CEO of Aurie, a medical device seed-stage start-up focused on reducing intermittent catheter-associated urinary tract infections.
Snapshots of our Open Studios Event + Epic Mural by Adam Fujita!
For our recent Open House/Open Studios event, 7 SVA graduate departments collaborated to welcome interested students to visit the campus and tour 7 different programs in 1 afternoon!
Recording: 2023 Virtual Info Session
Check out the full recording or jump directly to specific topics using our list of timestamps.
What is a “Product Designer,” Now?
While slices of design practice and expertise are getting thinner than ever, the one term that seems to be increasing in usage is the term “product designer.” This article breaks down the three main flavors of a product designer, what they’re intended to accomplish, and why having expertise in these areas will set you up for the most exciting and impactful career possible.
New MoMA Product: An Interview with Designer-Alum Monica Albornoz
We chatted with Monica Albornoz, MFA PoD ’23, to learn about the process behind her De Stijl Tumbling Tower as well as her time at PoD.
Making Studio at the 2023 NYC Halloween Parade!
Our first-year students showed off their light-up costumes—created in Becky Stern’s Making Studio class—at the NYC Halloween Parade (and even made the news!).