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Closing the Loop : A Participatory Workshop
Zai Thakoor ’25 shares the design behind and insights from her participatory thesis workshop, Closing the Loop. (Reposted from Thakoor’s thesis blog.)
From Ambiguity to Clarity: The Case for ‘It Sucks That’
Harsha Pillai ’25 explains a new framework, "It Sucks That," learned from thesis professor, Kristine Mudd, in our Service Entrepreneurship course. (Reposted from Pillai’s thesis blog.)
Concept Sketches from 3D Product Design III
Check out exploratory sketches by current second-year students in our thesis course, 3D Product Design III.
Made by PoD: The Ultimate Gift Guide
A collection of surpremely giftable products, brought to you by Products of Design alumni and faculty.
Shun Cheng Hsieh ’24 Selected for PLC x Wolverine Worldwide Certificate Program!
“WildPursuit” earned Shun Cheng Hsieh ’24 a spot at this year’s PLC x Wolverine Worldwide Five-Week Certificate Program.
Designing Support: Foreseeing Interdependencies with Cameron Tonkinwise - Full Video
International expert Cameron Tonkinwise shares how designing for transitions and interdependencies is more essential than ever in a rapidly changing world.
New MoMA Product: Modern Geometry Jewelry Stand by Nihaarika Arora ‘23
Products of Design alum Nihaarika Arora ‘23 is now in the MoMA Design Store!
“ChatPoD” and Synthetic Podcasts: Recent Department Experiments with AI
Here at Products of Design, we are experimenting with AI in our pedagogy (AI ethics, mechanics, tools, creative pursuits, ventures, etc.). And, we’re also experimenting with it as a department. Periodically we’d like to share some of those experiments with you; please consider these the first in our series!
Human Factors in Product Design
When we delve into human factors in product design, we're embarking on an intricate journey rather than following a linear path. In this exciting landscape, designers craft experiences that resonate with everyday lives, opening up a world of possibilities for meaningful connections.