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looking back at highlights from SVA product design master’s program in new york
- The School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York celebrates twelve years since the launch of its MFA in Products of Design program.
- The program focuses on five key domains: physical products, digital platforms, social innovation, service & experience design, and commercial ventures.
- Graduates have achieved success with projects that won international awards and were sold through prestigious institutions like the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).
- The curriculum combines hands-on prototyping with critical studies, encouraging students to design with purpose and impact.
- The program fosters creative inquiry through a no-grade policy and unique features like DESIGN:MATCH, a reverse job fair.
- Graduate projects have addressed critical issues ranging from technology to cultural preservation, showcasing innovation and impact.
- An example is Natya.AI, a dance training tool by Yukti Arora, designed to support Bharatanatyam practitioners through technology.
- 'When No One Believes You' by Antya Waegemann focuses on redesigning rape kits and sexual assault response materials to promote reporting and reduce stigma.
- The program's public exhibitions explore digital ethics, gender identity, and post-pandemic social behavior.
- Students describe the program as transformative, shaping their confidence, creativity, and approach to design challenges.
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