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Two Ohio State Design Students Named GDUSA “Students to Watch” for 2026
The Ohio State University Department of Design is proud to announce that Jada Davis and Phillip Biondo have been recognized as Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) Students to Watch for 2026, a national…
Speaking Volumes - Inflatable Structures and Local Musical Artists
The industrial design major area’s 8th annual design charrette, “Speaking Volumes,” kick-started the first week of Spring semester 2026 classes – 54 industrial design students across three cohorts…
Ohio State Hosts University of Kentucky Interior Design Students for EDspaces Conference
On November 7th, 2nd year interior design students from the University of Kentucky joined the 3rd year interior design students from The Ohio State University’s Department of Design for events…
Thinking through Design Episode 27 with guest Kevin Ward
Kevin Ward sits down with host Adam Fromme in this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast.
Fateme Mohammadi Maklavani Appointed as Jury Member for Two International Design Awards
Fateme Mohammadi Maklavani, an MFA candidate in Design Research & Development in the Department of Design at The Ohio State University, has been appointed as a jury member for two international…
Yvette Shen Publishes New Research on Participatory Data Physicalization
A new peer-reviewed article by Associate Professor Yvette Shen sheds light on how hands-on, community-centered interactions with data can deepen shared understanding in an increasingly data-driven…
In Memoriam: Dr. Noel Mayo, Pioneering Designer, Educator, and Mentor (1937-2026)
The Department of Design at The Ohio State University mourns the passing of Dr. Noel Mayo, an extraordinary designer, educator, mentor, and nationally recognized pioneer in industrial design. Dr…
MFA Scholar Yeoleum Choi Awarded Scholarship and International Recognition for Animation "Layers In History"
Yeoleum Choi, a second-year student in the Department of Design’s MFA program in the Digital Animation and Interactive Media (DAIM) track, has been selected as one of the Awarded Artists for the 34th…
Interior Design Students Ideas Reinvigorating Ohio State Campus
Across The Ohio State University Columbus campus, students will find four soundproof pods from Framery, an office design company. Since they arrived in 2019, the pods have each been wrapped in unique…