MFA Products of Design presents thesis presentations from the graduating class of 2024. Fifteen graduating students will each present their year-long thesis work, comprised of research, artifacts, services, experiences and platforms.

Quests from all facets of design and innovation are welcome, including designers, entrepreneurs, students, teachers, advocates, talent-scouts, journalists and cultural critics.

Presenting students and topics:

Cyntia Abarca, Amplificare: Catalyzing Climate Action through the Power of Women and Youth

Yukti Arora, Democratizing Bharatnatyam Dance: Investigating the Interplay Between Dance and AI

Patrick Baca-Chandler, Beyond the Desk: Designing for Cognitive Resilience in the New Work-From-Home

Pin Xuan (Jacey) Chen, Supercarry: Fostering Wellness Approach to Enhance Career Longevity in Esports Players

Shun Cheng Hsieh, Hacking Public Space: Creative Approaches to Active Living and Wellness in Public Areas

Heba Jaleel, South Indians Assemble: Fostering Unity and Strength through Collaborative Community Initiatives

Ria John, Empowering South Asian Women: Increasing Confidence and Breaking free from Gender-Based Violence

Nigel Keen, Foot Forward: Reshaping the Culture of Running and Consumption

Rongxuan (Rora) Pan, Dreamscapes of Healing: Exploring Therapeutic Avenues for Nightmares

Rohitha Remala, Forecasting Nativity: Design to Empower Climate Resilience

Prerna Sharma, Modern Disconnect: Rediscovering Community Through Third Spaces

Sama Srinivas, Let's Talk Periods: Practicing Menstrual Confidence Through Conversations

Jiayuan (Wren) Wang, Mirrorworlds: Embodied Identities in the Interstices of Digital and Physical

Rui Yang, Echoes of Autonomy: Investigating Strategies to Enhance Independent Thought

Zhenhuan (Brydon) Yao, Horsing Around: Reconnecting Emerging Adults to Rough and Tumble Play

Special Event

2024 MFA Products of Design Thesis Presentations

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