Ohio State Design

08/26/2026

Happy 2nd First Day of Classes, !

08/25/2026

Here we go… 58th first day of school for !

08/07/2026

Ohio State Design Department Chair and Professor Fabienne Munch is a co-author of a newly published article in Substance Use & Misuse examining the real-world usability of fentanyl test strips, a harm reduction tool increasingly used to help individuals assess overdose risk in unregulated drug supplies.

08/05/2026

Design students from The Ohio State University participated in the 2026 WANTED Design Schools Workshop held during the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York City, joining emerging designers from around the world in an intensive collaborative design experience. This was the third year that Design students have been a part of this international workshop series.

Design students from The Ohio State University participated in the 2026 WANTED Design Schools Workshop held during the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York City, joining emerging designers from around the world in an intensive collaborative design experience. This was the third year...

07/21/2026

07/16/2026

When Brianna Thompson ’25 was creating her senior research project at The Ohio State University, she knew it had to be more than just a required assignment. She wanted her work to inspire and motivate young people.

07/16/2026

Two Ohio State Industrial Design students have earned international recognition in the 2026 FORM Student Innovation Competition, placing among the Top 10 entries from around the world.
Their success highlights the strength of Ohio State’s Industrial Design program, where students engage complex challenges through research, creativity, and human-centered problem-solving. Competing alongside students from leading design programs internationally, the recognition reflects both the quality of their work and their ability to create innovative solutions with real-world impact.
We’re proud to celebrate their achievement and the continued success of Buckeye designers on the global stage.

The Department of Design is celebrating the achievements of industrial design students Grace McCoy and Faith Schneider, whose furniture design work was selected among the Top 10 entries in Formica Corporation’s annual FORM Student Innovation Competition.

07/13/2026

Ohio State is headed to SIGGRAPH! Here’s two ways to connect with us if you’re attending the conference:

1) Check ACCAD and Ohio State Design MFA Candidate Yeoleum Choi’s piece “Layers of Time” as part of the Computer Animation Festival, Animation Theater - Historically Speaking.

2) Join us for Minds in Motion, a reception on July 22 for SIGGRAPH attendees and local alumni and friends. Grab some refreshments, connect with fellow Buckeyes and hear from faculty about the groundbreaking work taking place in the Department of Design and ACCAD!

We hope to see you there!

More information -> https://artsandsciences.osu.edu/events/minds-motion-siggraph

07/13/2026

Congratulations Dr. Ganci on being appointed interim dean of the Herron School of Art and Design!

Last week, IU Indianapolis Chancellor Latha Ramchand announced that Professor Aaron Ganci has been appointed interim dean of the Herron School of Art and Design. A member of the Herron faculty since 2012, Ganci is a visual communication designer and design thinking expert, whose work explor

07/13/2026

Adam Fromme selected for 2026–2027 Engaged Scholars Academy

Assistant Professor of Teaching Adam Fromme has been selected for The Ohio State University's 2026–2027 Engaged Scholars Academy, joining 15 other faculty members from across the university in a yearlong program that supports community-engaged teaching, research and creative practice. The academy provides professional development, mentorship and opportunities to strengthen partnerships between the university and communities while advancing scholarship that addresses real-world challenges.

Fromme's selection reflects a growing interest to explore how design can serve as a collaborative form of inquiry for addressing complex social challenges. His work focuses on participatory design processes, developing methods that help students, professionals and community partners work together to navigate complexity and make value-based decisions. His recent work on the Recursive Design Framework extends this research by translating design practices into an accessible framework that supports collaborative learning. Through the Engaged Scholars Academy, Fromme aims to extend this framework beyond the classroom by exploring how it can support reciprocal partnerships and collaborative decision-making in community-engaged contexts.

Participation in the Engaged Scholars Academy will further strengthen this work by providing opportunities to deepen community partnerships, expand the application of design methods in community settings and evaluate the impact of engaged design practices. The experience will also support the Department of Design's commitment to community-engaged scholarship by expanding opportunities for collaborative research, interdisciplinary partnerships and experiential learning.

Assistant Professor of Teaching Adam Fromme has been selected for The Ohio State University's 2026–2027 Engaged Scholars Academy, joining 15 other faculty members from across the university in a yearlong program that supports community-engaged teaching, research and creative practice.