News Discover the MDes Studio! Discover the MDes studio! The Berkeley MDes studio is a vital unique element of the program. It is our primary space of creativity, innovation, inspiration, and collaboration. It defines us, …
Student Works Accessibility Empathetic Design product design Project Aiden Gracy Kureel MDes 2023 Advancing Autism Care Through Wearable Physiological Sensing Introduction This study addresses the critical need for innovative communication methods for individuals with profound autism, characterized by severe cognitive impairments, …
People Jiawen Chen Bio Hello, my name is Jiawen. After graduating from Harvard and practicing landscape architecture for five years, my passion for bridging environmental design with emerging technologies led me to the MDes program. …
People Yingying Chen Bio Hello, my name is Yingying Chen, and I am passionate about blending traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to create innovative and empathetic design solutions. I hold a degree in fashion design from Parsons School of Design and have professional experience managing a fashion brand. …
People Sun-Q Kim Bio Hello, I’m Sun-Q Kim from Seoul, South Korea. During my studies in Architecture as an undergrad, I’ve developed a systemic perspective in various fields of design intersecting with multiple mediums of technology. …
People Sarah Rosenbach Sarah specializes in design strategy, design research and user experience design. With over 25 years innovating in startups, design studios and most recently a non-profit advocating for kids in the world of media and technology, …
Events Student Work REFRAME: Designing Emerging Technologies @Jacobs Spring Design Showcase 2024 Come experience and explore this speculative and interactive work of our second-semester MDes2024 cohort this Friday, May 3rd, 2024 from 5:30 – 7 pm at Jacobs Hall! RSVP for your free tickets. …
Events Design@Large-palooza: Summer D@L Tips and Tricks from MDes2023 Design@Large-palooza is a two weeks-long extravaganza of events and engagements showcasing the D@L experiences of the MDes2023 cohort. Students will provide the newest MDes cohort with actionable tips and tricks, …
People Christine Marcelino Bio Hi! Christine here. I am an Industrial Designer living and working in the Bay Area. I have a background in hard and soft goods design and development and have worked in small studios, …
Events MDes December Admissions Events Join us for one of our upcoming Admissions Events and information sessions this December! Our information sessions this month will highlight MDes students with two student panels. Join us to meet MDes students and learn first hand about their experience in the Berkeley MDes. …