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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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When Brianna Thompson ’25 was creating her senior research project at The Ohio State University, she knew it had to be more than just a required assignment. She wanted her work to…

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When Support Meets Opportunity

Sometimes, big change starts with something small. For design student Phillip Biondo '26, it started with showing up to a Zoom call. For alumnus Tom Yurkin '85,…

 Erik Evensen being recognized with the Outstanding Research Mentor award at the University of Wisconsin–Stout.

Design MFA Alumnus Recognized as Outstanding Research Mentor

Ohio State University Department of Design Alumnus Erik Evensen (MFA Design, 2009, DRD) has been recognized with the Outstanding Research Mentor award at the University of Wisconsin–Stout. Erik is…

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Francesca Knoetgen: From NYC to Columbus

Leaving New York for Ohio State pushed Francesca Knoetgen beyond her comfort zone, where a close-knit design program, real-world projects and global experiences helped her grow in confidence and…

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