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Faculty Search: Assistant Professor of Systems Design

Ohio State Design invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Systems Design, to start August 15, 2026. The successful applicant will possess the promise of or expertise in the theory and principles of Design practices as they apply to the research and development of products, services, experiences, and networks that anticipate and envision future needs. This faculty member will teach in the Industrial Design major area and support other areas in Design. 

"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

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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Upcoming Events

Disney College Program
September 22, 2025

Disney College Program Information Session

Event Start Time: 5:00 pm
Event Location: Columbus Campus - Registration Required
Disney College Program
September 23, 2025

Disney College Program Information Session

Event Start Time: 5:00 pm
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Ben Denzer art
October 8, 2025

Ben Denzer: Productive Play Proliferates Piles

Event Start Time: 5:30 pm
Event Location: Thompson Library, Multipurpose Room 165
"Master of Fine Arts in Design Information Session" set on a worm's eye view of Hayes Hall on an early spring day with students walking by.
October 20, 2025

Graduate Studies Information Sessions

Event Start Time: 9:00 am
Event Location: Zoom - Registration Required

Recent News

Adam Fromme featured on Voices of Excellence Podcast

Adam Fromme featured on Voices of Excellence Podcast

By David Staley

Adam Fromme: Designing the Future

Adam Fromme, Assistant Professor of Teaching in the Department of Design and contributor to the College of Nursing’s Master of Healthcare Innovation Program…

The words “lunch & learn” layered on top of a photograph of students watching a presentation in a classroom.

IDSA student group hosts lunch-and-learn about study abroad experiences

By William Nickley

As if the familiar smell of Adriadico’s pizza wafting through Hayes Hall wasn’t enough to entice design students to enter the newly redesigned “210” student space, the allure of learning a bit…

Borami Kang and Emily Holt with committee co-chairs Katherine Borst Jones and Lois Rosow, in front of legacy wall.

Design Students Borami Kang and Emily Holt help Ohio State School of Music Honor 100th Anniversary

By Avery Gillis

This year The Ohio State University’s School of Music celebrates its 100th anniversary of educating and uplifting the musicians of tomorrow. A reception held on September 8 culminated in the…

Tiled pattern of organization logos including Honda, Huntington, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, and Neighborhood Design Center.

Ohio State Industrial Design Welcomes 2025–2026 Capstone Partners

By William Nickley

Each year, fourth-year students in Ohio State’s Industrial Design major area embark on a journey through their capstone semester, where academic rigor meets design impact. This year, we’re proud…

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