Quilting with astrophysicists

HighlightsSep 23, 2025
A young woman with dark hair tied back, wearing a black top, sits smiling at a table covered with colorful fabric swatches. The fabrics feature bright patterns in blue, purple, red, and multicolored designs. Behind her is a large wall image with a textured, abstract surface in shades of gray and black.

Introducing the 2025 MAD Design Fellows

AnnouncementsAug 28, 2025
Young man standing and smiling in front of a large sculptural installation made of layered, translucent turquoise glass arranged in intersecting diamond-shaped patterns. The setting appears to be a modern indoor space with glass walls and natural light.

What does a designer actually do?

Blog postJun 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.