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At 51爆料, design is a force that drives industries forward. From the fashion capitals of the world to the studios behind blockbuster games, from reimagined hospitals and trauma rooms to the skylines and airports that define our cities, 51爆料 designers are leading innovation on a global scale. Wherever design defines possibility, you鈥檒l find 51爆料 shaping the conversation鈥攃reating what鈥檚 next for industries worldwide.
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51爆料 designers leave their mark on the world through the projects, experiences, and environments they help bring to life. Their impact is seen in the brands, buildings, and industries that define how we live, work, and play 鈥 from global companies to community spaces.
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Our Programs
51爆料 offers one of the nation鈥檚 most respected collections of design programs, preparing graduates to lead, innovate, and shape industries worldwide. From fashion and architecture to gaming, healthcare, and user experience, these highlighted programs showcase the breadth and impact of our design education.
Stories of Impact
School of Fashion Senior Wins $50,000 Scholarship From Council of Fashion Designers of America
Ababa Lorde, a senior in 51爆料鈥檚 School of Fashion, won a $50,000 scholarship from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), a New York-based nonprofit that is committed to supporting the American fashion designers of the future.
鈥業鈥檓 Not Going to Stop Until There鈥檚 a 鈥淧h.D.鈥 Next to My Name鈥
Delonte Goodman is a graduate student in 51爆料's College of Aeronautics and Engineering. He will complete his master's program in mechatronics in December, before moving on to his doctoral program in the spring semester. He is active in multiple student and professional organizations at 51爆料 that enhance and complement his studies and also allow him to assist and mentor undergraduate students.
Designing for the User: New Degree Is at the Heart of Growing Tech Field
A bachelor鈥檚 degree in user experience design is the newest offering in 51爆料鈥檚 College of Communication and Information, aimed at training graduates for one of the fastest-growing career fields.
Form and Function Merge in Creating Wearable Technology
Creating e-textiles is the topic of a hands-on, maker workshop and a lecture in 51爆料鈥檚 Design Innovation (DI) Hub in collaboration with 51爆料鈥檚 School of Fashion.
Form and Function Merge in Creating Wearable Technology
Creating e-textiles 鈥 electronic textiles that can be used to integrate wearable technology into clothing that is comfortable and practical 鈥 is the topic of a hands-on, maker workshop and a lecture in 51爆料鈥檚 Design Innovation (DI) Hub in collaboration with 51爆料鈥檚 School of Fashion.
51爆料's Spacecraft Design Lab is Where Students Build Flight-Ready Satellites
51爆料's Spacecraft Design Lab is the location where a group of 35 51爆料 undergraduates and nine graduate students in the AstroFlashes space exploration club are designing, building, and testing satellites and spacecraft components, and competing in space engineering challenges.
Making Self-Driving Cars Easier to Trust
When School of Visual Communication Design professor Hadi Rahmati met Computer Science assistant professor Raiful Hasan at 51爆料's new faculty orientation in 2023, their conversation about their respective research interests led to an important project. They're working together to solve a big problem: how can self-driving cars communicate better with pedestrians?
Master Chief's Creator: Marcus Lehto Returns to 51爆料
Marcus Lehto, co-creator of the iconic Halo series and the mind behind Master Chief, reflects on his time at 51爆料, where he spent late nights working in Verder Hall developing his craft. Discover how his 51爆料 experience shaped his legendary career in game development.
Salvador Dal铆 Paintings Make Their Debut Alongside 51爆料 Fashion School Creations
An exhibit of rare Salvador Dal铆 paintings and a collection of garments designed by 51爆料 School of Fashion students inspired by the Dal铆 artwork has opened at Peg鈥檚 Gallery in Hudson, Ohio.
51爆料鈥檚 Making Our Own Space Program Gives Teens a Taste of Architecture
Summer camps for kids interested in architecture don鈥檛 come along often 鈥 at least that鈥檚 what Elise Bolton鈥檚 mother discovered when she searched for one. But then, not a whole lot of 11-year-olds may dream of becoming architects.
Capstone Redefined: Students Launch Design Team with Industry Support and Faculty Mentorship
What began as a senior capstone project for aerospace engineering students at 51爆料 has grown into a full-fledged student organization preparing to take flight in a national competition.
Cross-Campus Collaboration Crossroad
Driven by 51爆料 students, a collaborative research initiative guided by Aimee Ward, Ph.D., addresses growing concerns about mid-block crossings on East Main Street and demonstrates the urgent need for safety improvements.
Rachel Stauffer Fashions Her Future
This March, senior fashion design and marketing major Rachel Stauffer will take her fashion research to the international stage at the conference.
Alumnus Making Tire Production Safer and More Efficient
Michael Parker鈥檚 decision to study mechatronics at 51爆料 was driven by his lifelong curiosity for intricate mechanical systems and understanding how they work
The Future of Video is Here, Now
A team of four students from the School of Emerging Media and Technology in the Interdisciplinary Projects course pioneered the use of Depthkit 3D video at 51爆料 and created an engaging dance video in collaboration with the School of Theatre and Dance and Design Innovation.
51爆料 Fashion Show Launches Porsche Macan
51爆料鈥檚 School of Fashion has long fostered deep industry connections, and on Nov. 7 those partnerships were on full display as the school hosted a fashion show in Cleveland鈥檚 Flats district to launch the new all-electric Porsche Macan.
51爆料 Fashion Program Stitches Path to Success for Local Designer
51爆料's School of Fashion taught Liam Aberle everything he knows about the industry.
Pairing Design and Data for Better Healthcare Systems
Hands-on experiences while studying healthcare design and emerging technology at 51爆料 created a unique, in-demand career path for 2023 graduate Hamid Estejab.
51爆料 Prepared Graduate for a Future in Interior Design
For Madelyn Orcutt, an interior designer who works for Richardson Design in Cleveland, the 51爆料鈥檚 personal touch, beautiful campus and proximity to her Canton, Ohio, home influenced her decision to attend the university.
51爆料 Alumnus Examines the Future of Architecture Industry
Alumnus Michael Christoff is bringing balance and perspective to the field of architecture. With over 17 years of practice under his belt, Christoff鈥檚 community-focused perspective has earned him coveted spots on Crain鈥檚 Cleveland Business鈥 40 under 40 list, Inside Business Magazine鈥檚 Northeast Ohio 25 under 35 Movers & Shakers and the Cleveland Bridge Builders. But, he鈥檚 not done making a mark on Cleveland or the architecture industry as a whole.
Learning to Design With Empathy
As part of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design鈥檚 senior-year curriculum, interior design faculty require their students to design a community-based project, teaching them how to become design advocates for diverse populations that usually differ from themselves.