People Ryanne Plaisance Bio Hi! I’m Ryanne. I’ve spent the past decade founding and leading an innovative K–8 school built around project-based learning, social-emotional learning, and global education. I’m invested in creating opportunities that connect people to their communities and encourage them to engage with perspectives different from their own. …
People Cora Lee Bio Hi, I’m Cora, a product designer with over 8 years of experience specializing in translating complex business strategies into engaging, high-impact digital experiences that drive product growth. Before joining the MDes program, …
MDes2025 News Student Cohort Design@Large 2025: A Summer of Possibilities This summer, members of Cohort 5 embarked on their Design@Large journeys immersing themselves in design, research, and innovation across different industries. From crafting intuitive interfaces and sustainable systems to building startups and advancing design for good, …
People Precious Johnson Inyang Bio Hi! I’m Precious (Pgirl for short). I’m a product designer, illustrator and storyteller. My work focuses on closing gaps in access to technology and educational tools through empathetic, context-aware design. …
People Ishani Juneja Bio Hi, I’m Ishani! I’m a designer and researcher with a background in industrial design and psychology. I recently graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where I focused on how design can be used to expand access and support underserved communities. …
People Elisa Lupin-Jimenez Bio Hi, I’m Elisa! I’m a VR software engineer transitioning into design and prototyping to pursue my passion for creating community-oriented immersive experiences. I was born and raised in San Diego, …
Student Works Bioforms Divya Srinivasan & Chia-Jung (Charon) Kuo MDes2024 Exploring the bioaesthetics and affordances of algae-based bioplastics Introduction While bioplastics are often promoted as sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based materials, they are frequently framed as direct substitutes expected to mimic the behavior and performance of plastics. …
Student Works CURIO Katherine Liu & Ming-Chen (Charlene) Lu MDes 2024 A Sustainable Art Exploration Toolkit for Families Introduction Despite museums’ efforts to welcome families through innovative programming, many still struggle to create sustainable engagement beyond isolated visits. …
Student Works AI educational Reverb – AI in Podcast Shikha Shah MDes 2023 Metamorphosis of One-way Audio into Dynamic and Interactive Conversations through Conversational AI Introduction In the contemporary digital age, optimizing curiosity through conversational elements in audio media consumption has become a pivotal focus, …
People Tian (Iris) Qin Bio I’m 秦天, an XR developer and a creative coder. I graduated from NYU Shanghai with a degree in interactive media art. Most of my creative work involves digital media, …