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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,

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People

Elizabeth Glenewinkel works at the intersection of design research, experience design, and strategy, with a teaching practice grounded in studio pedagogy, human-centered design, and critique-based learning. She is Senior Adjunct Faculty at UC Berkeley’s Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation,

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Events

Design Field Notes, Fall 2025: Conversations About Design Practice

Hosted by UC Berkeley’s Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation, Design Field Notes is a lecture series where we invite the public to the UC Berkeley campus for conversations with makers,

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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,

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People

Nengi Njere

Bio

Hi!
I’m Nengi, a designer from Nigeria with an interest in physical interfaces and design technology! I have an undergraduate degree in architecture and have spent the last three years working as an architectural designer in New York.

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People

John Brechbill

Current role: Senior Designer at Elevator studios + Co Founder of Hound Fitness
You can schedule a meeting with John during his office hours or get in touch with him via email (johnbrechbill@berkeley.edu).

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People

Jillian Silva

Bio

Hi! My name is Jillian Silva. I am a designer and artist with a passion for creating. I aim to elevate and enhance everyday experiences through thoughtful design and focus on serving underrepresented communities through the development of physical products and visual interfaces.

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Events MDes2025

Designing Emerging Technologies @ Jacobs Spring Design Showcase 2025

Join us for an evening of interactive experiences that highlight how our students are turning emerging technologies into tangible, thoughtful designs. From responsive environments to smart objects, explore how thoughtful prototypes come to life through hands-on experimentation of cutting-edge technologies.

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People

Wonjoon Oh

Wonjoon Oh is a Mechanical Design Engineer, Creative Technologist, and Prototyping Expert who leverages extensive experience on emerging technologies to create high fidelity prototypes. He’s experienced in interactive media art,

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People

Jan-Simon Veicht

Jan-Simon Veicht is a design strategist and educator working at the intersection of emerging technology, entrepreneurship, and industrial design. He is Director of the Design Strategy team at NewDealDesign, a San Francisco-based studio shaping impactful brands,

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