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The Ohio State University Department of Design

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Department of Design

Creating solutions that close the gap between what is and what could be.

1968 Year of Department Establishment
3400+ Design Alumni
18:1 Student to Instructor Ratio

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"At Ohio State Design, we're not just offering a degree; we're offering a ticket to the forefront of design and technology. Join us and let's redefine our world!"
Fabienne Münch, Ph.D., Chair of Ohio State Design

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Design is all around us, but how designers think through their work is often a mystery. Understanding that process can fuel our own curiosity and creativity. Adam Fromme hosts the Thinking through Design podcast as a series of in-depth discussions to reveal the designer's mindset and realize its value.

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Wed, July 22, 2026

Minds in Motion at SIGGRAPH

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Recent News

A Student Spotlight on Industrial Design (BSD) Sophie Chu

July 16, 2026

Thinking through Design Episode 37 with guest Sophie Chu

By Adam Fromme

Sophie Chu sits down with host Adam Fromme in this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast.

“You have to be really mindful of what you make, because…

July 13, 2026

Two Ohio State Industrial Design Students Earn Top 10 Honors in International FORM Design Competition

By Amanda Huynh

The Department of Design is celebrating the achievements of industrial design students Grace McCoy and Faith Schneider, whose furniture design work was…

July 9, 2026

MFA Alum Aaron Ganci appointed interim dean of the Herron School of Art and Design

Last week, IU Indianapolis Chancellor Latha Ramchand announced that Professor Aaron Ganci has been appointed interim dean of the Herron School of Art and Design. A member of the Herron faculty since…

A Student Spotlight on Interior Design (BSD) Marley Labishak

July 7, 2026

Thinking through Design Episode 36 with guest Marley Labishak

By Adam Fromme

Marley Labishak sits down with host Adam Fromme in this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast.

“The self doubt is very real, but know that,…

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Cidney Jones-Lawson

MFA Candidate, DRD | Graduate Fellow

jones-lawson.1@osu.edu

Ange Leone

Senior Graduate Program Coordinator

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Thomas White

Student Office Assistant

Gabriela Avila

Instructor

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