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

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Aug 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.

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.

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.

MIT Gala offers MET Gala some very-MIT competition, including a dress with morse code hidden in the beadwork

HighlightsJun 20, 2025
Model walks in a white dress featuring gold embroidery and a sunburst motif on the bodice. The structured gown has a sweeping hemline and is framed by seated spectators.