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Thinking through Design Episode 378 with guest Shadrick Addy Kuteh
By Adam Fromme

Shadrick Addy Kuteh sits down with host Adam Fromme in this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast.

“I think it’s very important that designers…

Fromme presenting to a room of people.
By Adam Fromme

Assistant Professor of Teaching Adam Fromme has joined Ohio State’s newly established Institute on Aging.

The university-wide institute brings together faculty, clinicians and educators from…

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…

IMAGE SHOWING VARIOATIONS AND EXPLORATIONS OF TEST STRIP INSTRUCTION DESIGN

Ohio State Design Department Chair and Professor Fabienne Munch is a co-author of a newly published article in Substance Use & Misuse examining the real-world usability…

By Adam Fromme

Assistant Professor of Teaching Adam Fromme has been selected for The Ohio State University's 2026–2027 Engaged Scholars Academy, joining 15 other faculty members from across the university in a…

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…

Thinking through Design Episode 30 with guest Jeff Haase
By Adam Fromme

Jeff Haase returns to the studio to join host Adam Fromme in this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast.

“We’ve stopped learning how to be engaged…

Ange Leone, Senior Graduate Program Coordinator

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…

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…

Abstract illustration with a soft blue-to-yellow gradient and scattered, translucent petal-like shapes drifting across the image.
By Gaetan Robillard

Teaching AI: Art and Design Education Under Automation

Online Symposium. April 15th and 16th 2026

9 am - 12.30 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) | 3 pm - 6.30 pm Central…

Group photo of participants standing on steps in Thompson Library
By Rebekah Matheny, NCIDQ

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 in…

Thinking through Design Episode 27 with guest Kevin Ward
By Adam Fromme

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

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…

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…

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By Avery Gillis

Associate professor Yvette Shen and Jeremy Patterson, Graphics Researcher and Instructor at ACCAD, are working on an anti-vaping program directed towards teens with congenital heart disease (CHD)…

World Design Congress Design for Planet London 2025
By Avery Gillis

This year, the World Design Organization (WDO) hosted its 34th World Design Congress (WDC) in London from September 9-10. The Ohio State University’s Department of Design is a member of the WDO,…

secac Annual Conference 2025 Flux/Flow Cincinnati, OH October 22-25 on a colorful swirled background

At the 2025 SECAC Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ohio State Design faculty members Yvette Shen and Kevin Ward co-chaired a forward-looking panel exploring the…

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