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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

November 5, 2025

2025 IDSA Portfolio Lunch & Learn

Event Start Time: 12:15 pm
Event Location: Hayes Hall 210
Arts, Creative & Design Fair
November 7, 2025

2025 Arts, Creative & Design Fair

Event Start Time: 10:00 am
Event Location: Ohio Union Great Hall
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November 12, 2025

Creative Sector Resource Fair

Event Start Time: 4:00 pm
Event Location: WexArts: Performance Space
Marije Vogelzang Public Lecture Tuesday, November 18 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM  — The Ohio Union, U.S. Bank Theatre
November 18, 2025

Butter Goeller Design Affair: Marije Vogelzang - Public Lecture

Event Start Time: 5:00 pm
Event Location: The Ohio Union, U.S. Bank Theatre

Recent News

Episode 22 of the Thinking through Design podcast is now avaliable.

Episode 22 of the Thinking through Design podcast is now available

By Adam Fromme

Think you need the “perfect” idea? Ben Denzer says no. In this episode, he shows how play, scale, and relentless making fuel real creativity. In it, he encourages students to act on ideas instead…

UDO Food Scrap Collection Site - Photo Credit: Emerson Lepicki

Design Students Help Launch Food Scrap Collection Site in University District

This fall, a new Food Scrap Collection Site opened in the University District, offering students and residents a sustainable way to reduce food waste. While the initiative has gained attention for…

Episode 21 of the Thinking through Design podcast is now available.

Episode 21 of the Thinking through Design podcast is now available.

This is the second part in an ongoing conversation with Reinhart Butter, Professor Emertius of Ohio State DESIGN. We talk about his first years in design education (as a young German designer),…

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Productive Play Proliferates Piles: Ben Denzer Visits Ohio State Design

By: Grace Kim, Industrial Design BSD 2027; William Nickley, Assistant Professor of Industrial Design

On October 8th, 2025, Ohio State Design and the Ohio State student chapter of…

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