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Layers in History Screening at SIGGRAPGH

Ohio State Design graduate student Yeoleum Choi received international recognition this summer for her thesis project, Layers in History, which was featured at two of the world's…

Thinking through Design Episode 40 with guest Rae Watters
By Adam Fromme

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

“I think that individualism and your perspective is…

Ohio State Design is proud to announce that recent MFA graduate Borami Kang has been selected as a 2026-2027 Design Research Fellow by Design Incubation, a nationally recognized organization…

His design was welcoming, for students and the world

Professor, inventor and firm founder Noel Mayo guided Buckeyes and made products with subtle beauty and bold utility.

By Erin MacLellan…

Last week, IU Indianapolis Chancellor Latha Ramchand announced that Professor Aaron Ganci has been appointed interim dean of the Herron School of Art and Design. A member of the Herron faculty since…

A Student Spotlight on Design Research & Development (MFA) Borami Kang
By Adam Fromme

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

“It’s all about people and all about understanding…

A Student Spotlight on Digital Animation & Interative Media (MFA) Jorge Alberto Vega Rivera
By Adam Fromme

Jorge Alberto Vega Rivera sits down with host Adam Fromme in this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast.

“Design has a commitment to humanity…

Thinking through Design Episode 33 with guest Kahmin Ong
By Adam Fromme

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

“You never know what you are truly interested in if you…

Design by Thywill Olude. Image generated with Gemini in DESIGN 5193.

When Gaëtan Robillard arrived at The Ohio State University last August, he was excited about the opportunities awaiting him. Ten months later, he is teaching one of the university’s new AI-focused…

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

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…

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

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…

The Society of Fellows fosters a multidisciplinary community of faculty, undergraduate and graduate students that support the synthesis and translation of knowledge across…

5 students stand holding award certificates

Design graduate student researchers were recognized for their innovative work at the 2026 Edward F. Hayes Advanced Research Forum, with several students earning top honors and distinctions. Now in…

a conference participant interacting with the presenters' poster.
By Yvette Shen

Second-year Design MFA student Borami Kang and Associate Professor Yvette Shen co-authored and presented a research poster titled “Brand Identity Design with…

the graduate assistants and Maurice Stevens after a conference presentation

Graduate students have a reputation for being solitary creatures, tucked away in a lab or in a corner of the library, diligently working away at a research project. But graduate education is more…

 AI and Generative Design
By Gaetan Robillard

May 11 - June 18 (Summer | 6 week, session 1)

Monday, Wednesday 9:00AM - 12:00PM, in person

Friday 9:00AM - 12:00PM, online

Instructor: Gaëtan Robillard, Assistant Professor -…

Fateme Mohammadi Maklavani, an MFA candidate in Design Research & Development
By Fateme Maklavani

Fateme Mohammadi Maklavani, an MFA candidate in Design Research and Development in the Department of Design at The Ohio State University, has been appointed as a jury member for two international…

Dr. Noel Mayo (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…