Quilting with astrophysicists

Sep 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.

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.

Discovering metamaterials with extraordinary energy dissipation

InterviewAug 10, 2025