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Creating solutions that close the gap between what is and what could be.
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Crazy client asks, impossible deadlines, and creative disasters we somehow survived. Join us tonight at Flat 51: Downtown for Missions Impossible!

Flat 51 Downtown
309 S 4th St, # 1C
🕕 Social Hour: 6PM
🕖 Presentation: 7PM

Tickets:
Members: Free
Students: Free
Nonmembers: $5
Available online (linked!) or at the door. taken in Columbus, Ohio by @ohiostatedesign

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A week in the life...
Join fourth-year Visual Communication Design student Abby Nocera (@abbynocera) as she balances classes, creative work, student leadership, and all the moments that make Ohio State feel like home. From design studio and student organization leadership to campus traditions and internship, here's a glimpse of life as an Ohio State Design student.

#OhioStateDesign #VCD #VisualCommunicationDesign @scarlettemagazine @614magazine @buckeyedonuts by @ohiostatedesign

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Experiential learning in action!

Recently, our second- and third-year students in the Bachelor of Science in Design's Experiential Media Design (XMD) program had the opportunity to visit the Prototype Museum for a behind-the-scenes look at the creative and technical work that brings immersive experiences to life.

Students toured the museum and met with industry professionals David Kozan, Exhibit Designer at Roto Studios, and Andrew Decker, Lead Creative Developer, who shared insights into exhibit design, creative development, and the collaborative process behind engaging interactive experiences.

Experiences like these help connect classroom learning with professional practice while giving students a firsthand look at careers in experiential media, exhibition design, and creative technology.

A special thank you to David and Andrew for sharing their expertise and helping inspire the next generation of designers.

#OhioStateDesign #ExperientialMediaDesign by @ohiostatedesign

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“There's space for what you bring.”

In Episode 40, Rae Watters joins us to talk about game mechanics of "Role Call" to consider how interactive experiences shape the way we understand other people, how designers balance intention with play, and why our individual perspectives matter. Role Call is a game Rae is working on that will be released in Spring 2027. It's a conversation about games, consent, identity, and the potential for design to help us recognize the value of difference.

Listen to the full conversation on Episode 40 of Thinking through Design podcast. Available on Apple Podcasts or the show webpage (🔗 in bio). by @ohiostatedesign

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2026 BGDA lecture with Kim Helmbold

Tue, October 20, 2026

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Mendenhall Lab 100

The Department of Design is pleased to host the annual Butter Goeller Design Affair lecture, this year’s featured guest is internationally recognized French designer Kim Helmbold.

Join us at Ohio State for a public lecture exploring inclusive design and social innovation. Kim Helmbold will share his insights with students, faculty, and the broader community, offering an opportunity to engage with innovative work and ideas.

The lecture is free and open to all. We hope you’ll join us!

About Kim Helmbold

Kim Helmbold is a design and innovation leader with international experience across Europe, the United States, and Asia. Trained as an industrial designer at ENSCI–Les Ateliers in Paris, he has held senior leadership positions at Philips and Groupe SEB, building and leading global design teams and multidisciplinary innovation capabilities across sectors ranging from personal care and consumer goods to healthcare and mobility.

Throughout his career, he has brought design, anthropology, consumer insights, and foresight together to better understand how people live, anticipate change, and translate insights into meaningful innovation. He is particularly interested in how design can move beyond products and markets to challenge established perspectives, address overlooked needs, and create value for both people and business. Inclusive design and social innovation are among the areas he continues to explore, driven by a curiosity about people and the diversity of their lives.

About the Butter Goeller Design Affair

The Department’s endowed fund, The Annual Reinhart Butter and Heike Goeller Design Affair Fund, supports distinguished experts to come to Ohio State where they engage in a multi-day series of activities including hands-on workshops for Ohio State DESIGN students and public lectures for the larger Columbus design community.

Established by Professors Emeriti Reinhart Butter and Heike Goeller the fund aims to advance both the theory and practice of design through participatory and thought-provoking events. by @ohiostatedesign

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Nearly 30 Ohio State Interior Design students traveled to Cleveland for the 2026 IIDA OH/KY Student Conference, joining more than 120 students from universities across the region for two days of design challenges, firm tours, networking, and professional development.

Students collaborated on cross-university teams during an intensive design charette, explored career pathways through industry panels and breakout sessions, and connected with practicing designers and manufacturers.

We're especially proud that Ohio State students earned awards in every competition category, including: ✨ Best Design & Most Innovative Application of Hospitality in Healthcare ✨ Best Use of Dan Binford & Associates Product ✨ Best Use of Interface Product ✨ Best Use of Koroseal Product

Congratulations to all of our students who represented Ohio State so well and demonstrated the creativity, collaboration, and professionalism that define Buckeye designers. by @ohiostatedesign

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Grow your design skills with our Illustrator workshop! We’ll teach you some basic techniques and a few special tips and tricks we’ve picked up overt the past 4 years.

Hayes Hall room 206
October 13th 5:30 to 6:30 by @ohiostatedesign

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Three members of Ohio State’s Visual Communication Design community were recognized in the inaugural Midwestern Graphic Design Biennial, a juried exhibition and competition hosted by Iowa State University celebrating outstanding student design from across the Midwest.

@natalie.kittle, a VCD senior, received Best of Motion Design for Aurora Borealis, a motion design project created in Design Media I/Motion Design with instructor Liz Hejny.

@g_draeger, a VCD junior, was selected for the exhibition for The Hard Truth about Farming, created in Autumn 2025 in Design Media 2 with Liz Hejny.

@elizabeth.howes, a 2026 VCD alumna, had her work selected for the exhibition in the Identity Design category, developed under the advising of Peter Chan.

The inaugural Biennial received 231 submissions from across the region, with a jury selecting 83 works representing 13 colleges and universities. The exhibition was presented September 17–October 1, 2026, at Iowa State University’s College of Design.

Congratulations to Natalie, Grace, and Elizabeth on this recognition, and to @aurora_borealiz7 and @cmhpeterchan for their mentorship and support of the students’ work. by @ohiostatedesign

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Design Semester Exchange Programs Information Session - Spring 2028

Fri, October 9, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
210 Hayes Hall, Student Lounge

Thinking about studying abroad as a Design student? Join us for an information session to learn about Ohio State Design's semester exchange opportunities and hear firsthand from students who have participated in the program.

The Department of Design's semester exchange programs provide students with the opportunity to study at leading international institutions, immerse themselves in new cultures, and gain valuable global perspectives that strengthen their design practice. Students return with enhanced cross-cultural communication skills, expanded professional networks, and experiences that enrich both their academic work and future careers.

During this session, faculty and staff will provide an overview of the application process, program options, eligibility requirements, and academic planning considerations. Attendees will also hear from students who completed exchanges in Montréal, Canada, and Singapore during Spring 2026, as well as students preparing to participate in Spring 2027 programs. These peer perspectives will offer insight into everything from the application process and academics to travel, housing, and life abroad.

This session is particularly recommended for second-year students who may be eligible to participate in Spring 2028 semester exchange, but design foundations students are also encouraged to attend to begin planning early.

Whether you're actively considering a semester abroad or simply curious about the opportunities available, this session is a great way to explore how global education can become part of your Ohio State Design experience. by @ohiostatedesign

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Honored to attend and exhibit work at the OSU x Google AI partnership announcement event yesterday!
#i̇ndustrialdesign #ohiostate #ai #design #google taken in Ohio State University by @ohiostatedesign

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“It’s very important that you understand the lived conditions of the people, of the community, in which you are trying to work with.”

In Episode 39, Shadrick Addy Kuteh joins us to talk about design for social impact, drawing from his work with communities in West Africa and his research into cultural preservation and policy. We talk about using virtual reality as a tool for advocacy, the importance of lived experience and cultural context, and why community partners need to have a say in the design process. We also explore ethics, personal values, and how social design can be about recognizing opportunities to improve people's lives and environments, not just solving problems.

Listen to the full conversation on Episode 39 of Thinking through Design podcast. Available on Apple Podcasts or the show webpage (🔗 in bio). by @ohiostatedesign

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