SVA MFA Interaction Design

VUE | Sihan Pan
Vue builds a portrait of your personal visual preferences and translates it into guidance that anyone holding the camera can follow. The results is that the photo you end up with actually feels like the one you had in mind.

Now What? ixD Class of 2026 Thesis Exhibition | May 7 + 8 | 4:00-8:00 pm
With coding and image generation instantaneous and seemingly infinite, designers are re-claiming and re-defining their role as critical problem-solvers, authentic community builders, and unique storytellers. As new design tools spawn at a dizzying pace, the question is no longer how to design–but why, with whom, and to what end?

MISE | Xiaoya Sun
An AI-assisted system that enables cooking creators to translate inspiration into structured, actionable video production. Mise supports technical workflow, while preserving authorship and resisting creative homogenization.

Now What? ixD Class of 2026 Thesis Exhibition | May 7 + 8 | 4:00-8:00 pm
With coding and image generation instantaneous and seemingly infinite, designers are re-claiming and re-defining their role as critical problem-solvers, authentic community builders, and unique storytellers. As new design tools spawn at a dizzying pace, the question is no longer how to design–but why, with whom, and to what end?

Tonight in the ixD studio ✨ Andrés Cuervo and Omar Rizwan will present a short talk and demo of Folk Computer, an open source physical computing operating system. They’ll talk about their explorations into computing using real-world objects, working with SVA students, and the future of open source spatial computing.

If you are already in the studio for the 2026 thesis exhibition, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about this emerging technology ✨
RSVP at the Linktree in bio 🌐

Across Time | Ying Chung
Across Time helps families across time zones share pieces of their day. Pulling data points from apps they already use, Mimo delivers messages at at mirrored moments, rather than instantly. Between exchanges, visual cues show the shape of each other’s day so both sides can know when the other is available.

Now What? ixD Class of 2026 Thesis Exhibition | May 7 + 8 | 4:00-8:00 pm
With coding and image generation instantaneous and seemingly infinite, designers are re-claiming and re-defining their role as critical problem-solvers, authentic community builders, and unique storytellers. As new design tools spawn at a dizzying pace, the question is no longer how to design–but why, with whom, and to what end?

bal·ance/ˈbalən(t)s/ | Yuval Zetone
This research explores how a tangible and responsive object can serve as an anchor for the mind during periods of cognitive overload, redirecting attention to focus without interrupting workflow.

Now What? ixD Class of 2026 Thesis Exhibition | May 7 + 8 | 4:00-8:00 pm
With coding and image generation instantaneous and seemingly infinite, designers are re-claiming and re-defining their role as critical problem-solvers, authentic community builders, and unique storytellers. As new design tools spawn at a dizzying pace, the question is no longer how to design–but why, with whom, and to what end?

BRIDGING THE DISTANCE | Nikki Ross
Bridging the gap of physical distance, this project reimagines how technology can hold space for the subtle, emotional nuances of a long-distance relationship. It moves beyond simple video calls to create tangible, interactive moments that help partners feel truly present in each other’s daily lives.

Now What? ixD Class of 2026 Thesis Exhibition | May 7 + 8 | 4:00-8:00 pm
With coding and image generation instantaneous and seemingly infinite, designers are re-claiming and re-defining their role as critical problem-solvers, authentic community builders, and unique storytellers. As new design tools spawn at a dizzying pace, the question is no longer how to design–but why, with whom, and to what end?

RSVP for the thesis exhibition at the link in bio.

It’s all happening 👀 🔨✨

The class of 2026 is busy in the studio putting the final touches on their exhibition displays.

You can see all 20 projects at NOW WHAT? ixD Class of 2026 Thesis Exhibition tomorrow and Friday (May 7 + 8) from 4:00-8:00 pm 💛 RSVP at the link in bio!

BOB THE BLOB | Fiona Szeto
Online social games are powerful spaces for people to find meaningful connections. But the systems they live inside are built to maximize engagement. And over time, players’ social lives can become contained within the platform itself, making it harder to step away. Bob is a cross-platform gaming companion that helps players see how gaming actually affects them, explore interests beyond the screen, and discover what they share with their gaming friends outside the game itself. The goal isn’t less gaming. It’s recovering what online games can be at their best: a place to connect, not a place that traps.

Now What? ixD Class of 2026 Thesis Exhibition | May 7 + 8 | 4:00-8:00 pm
With coding and image generation instantaneous and seemingly infinite, designers are re-claiming and re-defining their role as critical problem-solvers, authentic community builders, and unique storytellers. As new design tools spawn at a dizzying pace, the question is no longer how to design–but why, with whom, and to what end?

RSVP for the thesis exhibition at the link in bio.

FLEXFIT | Ziheng Xu
FlexFit is a fitness system designed for people living with irregular and unpredictable schedules. Instead of forcing rigid routines, it adapts to your daily energy, time, and unexpected events to suggest workouts that actually fit your life. By shifting from discipline to alignment, FlexFit helps users stay consistent without burnout or guilt.

Now What? ixD Class of 2026 Thesis Exhibition | May 7 + 8 | 4:00-8:00 pm
With coding and image generation instantaneous and seemingly infinite, designers are re-claiming and re-defining their role as critical problem-solvers, authentic community builders, and unique storytellers. As new design tools spawn at a dizzying pace, the question is no longer how to design–but why, with whom, and to what end?

RSVP for the thesis exhibition at the link in bio.

SOAR | Naomi Shah
How can people build conviction, context and commitment to investing in assets beyond their native market? Soar shows investors a consolidated view of their entire portfolio, organized by strategy, and unified in their own currency.

Now What? ixD Class of 2026 Thesis Exhibition | May 7 + 8 | 4:00-8:00 pm
With coding and image generation instantaneous and seemingly infinite, designers are re-claiming and re-defining their role as critical problem-solvers, authentic community builders, and unique storytellers. As new design tools spawn at a dizzying pace, the question is no longer how to design–but why, with whom, and to what end?

RSVP for the thesis exhibition at the link in bio.