Tony Fadell
Engineer, designer, entrepreneur, and investor
Designers in Residence
The MIT MAD Designer in Residence program invites leading designers to campus for short-term residencies that foster exchange between global practitioners and the MIT community.
Residents share their experience with students while gaining the opportunity to meet faculty, tour labs, and engage with MIT’s diverse research culture. The program highlights design as a mode of discovery and collaboration across disciplines.
In October 2025, iPod inventor and Nest founder Tony Fadell was named MAD’s inaugural designer in residence.