Design at ����ֱ�� State

Begin Here. Design Everywhere.

At ��ֱ�� State University, design is a force that drives industries forward. From the fashion capitals of the world to the studios behind blockbuster games, from reimagined hospitals and trauma rooms to the skylines and airports that define our cities, ��ֱ�� State designers are leading innovation on a global scale. Wherever design defines possibility, you’ll find ��ֱ�� State shaping the conversation—creating what’s next for industries worldwide.

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Our Programs

��ֱ�� State offers one of the nation’s most respected collections of design programs, preparing graduates to lead, innovate, and shape industries worldwide. From fashion and architecture to gaming, healthcare, and user experience, these highlighted programs showcase the breadth and impact of our design education.

Gaming and Animation Design students at the2026 Game Developers Conference

Gaming and Animation Students Find Network Opportunities on West Coast

��ֱ�� State animation and game design students took their talents to San Francisco for the Game Developers Conference, gaining valuable industry experience and building professional connections. The trip offered students an inside look at career opportunities in the competitive gaming industry.

23 Mar, 2026

2026 Design, Build, Fly team consisting of six male college students standing on the runway behind their finished aircraft

Six Students, One Aircraft, and a Lesson in Engineering Under Pressure

Six aerospace engineering seniors put their skills to the test by designing, building and flying a large-scale remote-controlled aircraft for a national competition. Months of collaboration, testing and problem-solving turned an ambitious capstone project into a successful flight.

27 May, 2026

The buildings of Florence, Italy at night.

��ֱ�� State Magazine - February 2026 Issue

Designed by Florence

Alumni reflect on how experiencing the city’s art, architecture and culture continues to influence their lives and careers.

06 Feb, 2026

Hemlines and Horizons: Senior Studies Fashion Across the Globe

Fashion design senior Anne Louise Pesch Kruklis has found inspiration around the world through ��ֱ�� State’s global education opportunities. From Brazil and Florence to New York and Paris, each experience has helped shape her creative perspective and approach to fashion.

07 Mar, 2025

Pairing Design and Data for Better Healthcare Systems

Hands-on experiences while studying healthcare design and emerging technology at ��ֱ�� State created a unique, in-demand career path for 2023 graduate Hamid Estejab.

04 Jun, 2024

Interior designer Madelyn Orcutt traveled abroad and in New York City as a student at ��ֱ�� State

��ֱ�� State Prepared Graduate for a Future in Interior Design

For Madelyn Orcutt, an interior designer who works for Richardson Design in Cleveland, the ��ֱ�� State’s personal touch, beautiful campus and proximity to her Canton, Ohio, home influenced her decision to attend the university.

28 Jul, 2023

Student Spotlight: Kristen Davis

Meet Kristen Davis!“Being a Senator has made me focus more on other students' needs and not just my own. I’m constantly looking for new perspectives and ways to improve everyone’s experience.”

02 Sep, 2025

Junior Chelse Knight is ��ֱ�� State's first User Experience Design major.

Designing for the User: New Degree Is at the Heart of Growing Tech Field

A bachelor’s degree in user experience design is the newest offering in ��ֱ�� State University’s College of Communication and Information, aimed at training graduates for one of the fastest-growing career fields.

17 Oct, 2025

Sophomore architecture student Elise Bolton of South Euclid, Ohio served as an intern for Making Our Own Space in Cleveland in 2024.

��ֱ�� State’s Making Our Own Space Program Gives Teens a Taste of Architecture

Summer camps for kids interested in architecture don’t come along often – at least that’s what Elise Bolton’s mother discovered when she searched for one. But then, not a whole lot of 11-year-olds may dream of becoming architects.

09 Jun, 2025

Marcus Lehto looking down thoughtfully with soft studio lighting creating a dramatic portrait.

��ֱ�� State Magazine - November 2025 Issue

Entering the Mind of the Master Chief

Marcus Lehto traces his path from campus all-nighters to creating one of the most influential universes in gaming.

26 Nov, 2025

Design that shapes iconic brands and spaces

��ֱ�� State designers leave their mark on the world through the projects, experiences, and environments they help bring to life. Their impact is seen in the brands, buildings, and industries that define how we live, work, and play — from global companies to community spaces.

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