MAS.S60 Critical Matter: Emotive Design from Fashion to Urban Scale

AnnouncementsAug 28, 2025
A person stands with arms on their hips, wearing a sculptural, glowing garment that emits blue and white light. The piece has layered, organic patterns resembling rippling waves or carved topography. The wearer’s face is shadowed, creating a dramatic focus on the illuminated design across the chest and shoulders.

MIT launches Day of Design to bring hands-on learning to classrooms

AnnouncementsAug 25, 2025
A group of students share a laugh while working on a hands-on design activity. One student raises her hand for a high-five, while another meets it enthusiastically. Colorful materials such as tape and paper are spread across the tables, and other groups can be seen collaborating in the background of the bright, glass-walled space.

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.