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At Â鶹¾«Ñ¡, 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, Â鶹¾«Ñ¡designers are leading innovation on a global scale. Wherever design defines possibility, you’ll find Â鶹¾«Ñ¡shaping the conversation—creating what’s next for industries worldwide.
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Design that shapes iconic brands and spaces
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡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 — from global companies to community spaces.
Highlighted Stories
Our Programs
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡offers one of the nation’s 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
Master Chief's Creator: Marcus Lehto Returns to Kent State
Marcus Lehto, co-creator of the iconic Halo series and the mind behind Master Chief, reflects on his time at Â鶹¾«Ñ¡, where he spent late nights working in Verder Hall developing his craft. Discover how his Â鶹¾«Ñ¡experience shaped his legendary career in game development.
Salvador Dalà Paintings Make Their Debut Alongside Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Fashion School Creations
An exhibit of rare Salvador Dalà paintings and a collection of garments designed by Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ School of Fashion students inspired by the Dalà artwork has opened at Peg’s Gallery in Hudson, Ohio.
Kent State’s Making Our Own Space Program Gives Teens a Taste of Architecture
Summer camps for kids interested in architecture don’t come along often – at least that’s what Elise Bolton’s 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 Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ has grown into a full-fledged student organization preparing to take flight in a national competition.
Cross-Campus Collaboration Crossroad
Driven by Â鶹¾«Ñ¡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’s decision to study mechatronics at Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ 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 Â鶹¾«Ñ¡and created an engaging dance video in collaboration with the School of Theatre and Dance and Design Innovation.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Fashion Show Launches Porsche Macan
Kent State’s 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’s Flats district to launch the new all-electric Porsche Macan.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Fashion Program Stitches Path to Success for Local Designer
Kent State'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 Â鶹¾«Ñ¡created a unique, in-demand career path for 2023 graduate Hamid Estejab.