What does a designer actually do?

Jun 26, 2025

A group of eight people gathered around a rectangular table in a bright, modern classroom. They are engaged in a hands-on activity involving colorful paper, markers, scissors, and other craft supplies. One person is standing and helping others, while others are seated or reading instructions. A large screen in the background displays a message about an HDMI cable, and large windows bring in natural light from a cityscape outside.

Is there a design formula?

Blog postJun 26, 2025
Screenshot of a three-person Zoom meeting. The top-left participant, identified as Wonu M Abiodun, is smiling and wearing a black top with an earpiece. The top-right participant, Megan Parzonko (she/her/hers), has shoulder-length dark hair and is smiling in front of a bookshelf and dark background. The bottom participant, Alexandra Coston, is sitting in a well-lit bedroom with curly hair and an orange sweater; there are posters and a tapestry on the wall behind her.

MAD Community Highlights at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale

HighlightsJun 9, 2025
Textile pieces with intricate patterns hang on a line strung between two old brick buildings, swaying in the breeze under a blue sky with light clouds.

MIT Students’ Work Redefine Human-AI Collaboration at NeurIPS

ResearchJan 7, 2025