Ohio State University’s MFA in Design is a research-focused, interdisciplinary program that fosters innovation at the intersection of creativity, technology, and human-centered design. Students specialize in industrial design, visual communication, or digital animation and interact with faculty and partners from engineering, health, business, and social sciences. The curriculum emphasizes design research, sustainability, accessibility, and systems thinking. Through studio practice, theoretical inquiry, and thesis work, students address complex design challenges that shape real-world change.
Designing inclusive digital interfaces for neurodivergent users in educational platforms
Developing a sustainable product line using biodegradable materials and cradle-to-cradle design
Visual identity and brand development for an environmental nonprofit organization
Augmented reality storytelling experience for cultural heritage preservation
Wearable technology prototype for early detection of tremors in Parkinson’s patients
Designing urban wayfinding systems for visually impaired commuters
Using speculative design to envision post-climate collapse survival tools
UX research and redesign of online mental health services for teens
Narrative-driven motion graphics campaign promoting climate resilience
Smart packaging innovation for reducing food waste in consumer households
Digital animation project visualizing mental health journeys through symbolic abstraction
Service design framework for improving access to public legal assistance
Gamified learning tool for early childhood language acquisition
Designing a civic engagement platform for marginalized voting populations
Exploring data visualization methods for communicating global inequality
Cultural design intervention addressing housing insecurity in low-income neighborhoods
Reimagining domestic tools for aging populations using ergonomic principles
3D printed prototypes for adaptive athletic gear for amputees
Designing emotional support bots for young adults facing isolation
Illustration-based storytelling project on historical resistance movements
Shape impactful futures through OSU’s interdisciplinary, innovation-led MFA in Design.
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