People Jingru Zhang Bio My name is Jingru Zhang, and I was born and raised in Shanghai, China. My early experiences with the stark reality of scarce medical resources in underdeveloped areas, combined with my collegiate research endeavors, …
People Hongxuan (Mia) Wu Bio I’m Hongxuan Wu (Mia), my pronouns are she/her/hers. I’m an interdisciplinary designer with a diverse background spanning Industrial Design, Interior Design, and Sustainable Design. Graduated from Pratt Institute. …
People Sylvie Weintraub Bio Hi, I’m Sylvie! I’m a designer with a background in engineering and a passion for technology, humans, nature, and capturing beauty. I am originally from Duluth, MN—I grew up on the shores of Lake Superior (the greatest of the great lakes). …
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 Wanlun Ding Bio Hi, I’m a product strategist and designer who believes in connecting people and creating new experiences through design and technology. My passion lies in entrepreneurship with an experimental mindset, …
People Marissa Maldonado Bio Hi, hello! I’m Marissa Maldonado. As a Native American woman in STEM, storytelling is the foundation of my work. While earning my Associate’s in Computer Science and Bachelor’s in Mathematics, …
Events MDes November Admissions Events Join us for one of our upcoming Admissions Events and information sessions this November! 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. …
Events MDes October Admissions Events Join us for one of our upcoming Admissions Events and information sessions this October! 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. …
Events Civic Tech 101 UX Design Job Hunt Tips & Tricks with Karen Chou Curious about what it’s like to work in design in civic tech and the path it takes to get there? Come join this casual conversation with Karen Chou (she/her), a UX Designer at Code for America with a previous background working in tech startups. …
People Tianshu Zhang (Shirley) Bio I was a creative child that always played with toys, creating imaginative stories, and making accessories that brought them to life. My passion for bringing new concepts to reality led me to design. …