Globally ranked CMU’s MDes immerses experienced designers in transition design, service systems, and speculative futures. Studio projects tackle wicked problems—from circular-economy apparel to AI civic engagement—while seminars in design policy and ethics ground your practice. Collaboration with Tepper MBAs and CyLab researchers yields cross-disciplinary outcomes ready for boardroom or public forum.
Participatory service blueprint for zero-waste grocery ecosystems
Speculative design artifact envisioning AI-mediated democratic dialogue
Community co-designed micro-mobility hub improving transit deserts
Data-viz narrative exposing supply-chain opacity in fast fashion
Toolkit guiding municipalities to embed inclusive design in procurement
Scenario planning cards for resilient coastal urban futures
Circular product-service system for modular home electronics
Ethical framework for emotion-AI interfaces in education tech
AR installation provoking reflection on algorithmic bias in hiring
Financial-inclusion service for migrant gig workers crossing borders
Design sprint reducing service friction in telehealth for elders
Open-source platform visualizing personal carbon budgets in real time
Design justice audit of municipal smart-city IoT deployments
Gamified citizen-assembly app facilitating deliberative budgeting
Speculative wearable exploring neurodiversity communication cues
Shape systems, products, and futures with CMU’s visionary MDes.
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