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Leaving home wasn’t easy, but Francesca found community and friendship in her @OhioStateDesign cohort. Now preparing to graduate, she encourages new and incoming students to embrace uncertainty, step outside their comfort zone and make lasting memories. 👥❤️ go.osu.edu/DHaW

Design staff member Ange Leone received the 2026 Graduate Coordinator Wellness Program of the Year Award and was elected ASFW+ Membership Co‑Chair for 2026–27. design.osu.edu/news/ange-leon…

Design alum Joshua Fry (MFA Design, 2010) shares a 2026 Visual Effects Society Award for Outstanding Environment in an Animated Feature for his work on Zootopia 2: Marsh Market. design.osu.edu/news/design-mf…

Associate Professor Rebekah Matheny discusses the Department of Design's collaboration with Mohawk Group, which enables the students to learn from experts in sustainability, in circular design and manufacturing methodologies. @OhioStateDesign @davidstaley8 #America250Ohio

Thomas Yurkin has been named 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient! A Senior Creative Director at Freeman, Tom leads immersive brand experiences at the intersection of storytelling, design, and live events. 🔗 Read more: design.osu.edu/news/thomas-yu…

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Huge congrats to Jada Davis & Phillip Biondo — named 2026 GDUSA Students to Watch! 🎉 Proud to see Ohio State talent recognized nationally. design.osu.edu/news/two-ohio-…

Fateme M. 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 design award programs. design.osu.edu/news/fateme-mo…

In Memoriam: Dr. Noel Mayo, Pioneering Designer, Educator, and Mentor. Dr. Mayo leaves behind a transformative legacy whose impact shaped generations of students, elevated the field of design, and advanced diversity and inclusion across the profession. design.osu.edu/news/memoriam-…

Marije Vogelzang sits down with host Adam Fromme in this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast. podcast.osu.edu/thinkingthroug…

Two Design MFA students from The Ohio State University showcased innovative approaches to game design at Clark University’s Games for Good conference, highlighting how interactive media can foster environmental awareness and cultural engagement. design.osu.edu/news/osu-desig…

Three Ohio State Design MFA students recently returned from AfroTech 2025, describing the experience as “eye-opening,” “perspective-shifting,” and “unforgettable.” Read more at design.osu.edu/news/mfa-stude…

CSCA Creative Best awards took place on Dec 4th at The Century in Columbus. Creative Best is an annual awards competition, which celebrates outstanding work submitted by both professionals and students across Central Ohio. design.osu.edu/news/ohio-stat…

Amanda Huynh sits down with host Adam Fromme in this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast. Their conversation addresses how industrial design is expanding beyond objects into services, systems, food, and community-based work. podcast.osu.edu/thinkingthroug…

On October 14–15, The Ohio State Design proudly hosted the PAVE + Ohio State Design Charette, a two-day on-campus design challenge that brought together fourth-year design students and a distinguished group of professionals from across the country. design.osu.edu/news/ohio-stat…

Student Feature: Isabel Nixon is a fourth-year student in the Visual Communication Design program at Ohio State. With minors in Computer Science and Creative Writing, her work spans across multiple fields, both creative and analytical. Read more at design.osu.edu/news/student-f…

Episode 24 of Thinking through Design is a conversation with Ayse Birsel about how design can help us navigate the complexities of our own lives. Available on Apple Podcasts or the show webpage. podcast.osu.edu/thinkingthroug…

Shen and Patterson working on an anti-vaping program directed towards teens with congenital heart disease. The program takes the form of an interactive infographic story designed specifically to improve health literacy among young people. design.osu.edu/news/yvette-sh……

The World Design Organization hosted its 34th World Design Congress in London from September 9-10. The Ohio State University’s Department of Design is a member of the WDO, and the conference was attended by Department Chair Fabienne Münch. design.osu.edu/news/building-…