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Job Call: Visiting Assistant Professor of Design Research

Ohio State Design invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Design Research, beginning August 15, 2026. The successful applicant will possess expertise in participatory design, generative research, and equity‑centered practice. Teaching includes undergraduate and graduate design research courses, including the DRD program. 

Deadline: May 1, 2026


 

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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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The 24th Annual VES Awards on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Photo by Al Sieb/Moloshok Photography, Inc.

Design MFA Alum Joshua Fry Wins VES Award for Outstanding Environment in Animated Feature

Ohio State University Department of Design alum Joshua Fry (MFA Design, 2010, DAIM) is among the artists recognized with a 2026 Visual Effects Society (VES) Award for Outstanding…

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Thomas Yurkin Named 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient

The Department of Design at The Ohio State University is proud to recognize Thomas Yurkin (BSID ’85, Visual Communication Design) as the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. The award was…

Ange Leone, Senior Graduate Program Coordinator

Ange Leone Recognized for Campus Leadership in Wellness and Faculty‑Staff Engagement

Ange Leone, Senior Graduate Program Coordinator in The Ohio State University Department of Design, has recently been recognized for her leadership and commitment to community care…

Thinking through Design Episode 29 with guest Tom Yurkin

Thinking through Design Episode 29 with guest Tom Yurkin

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

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