The College of Design is proud to announce the launch of Minnesota’s first Bachelor of Science Degree in User Experience (UX) Design. Our four-year degree takes students on a journey into the intersection of design and science, where creativity meets analytical thinking to create exceptional digital experiences.
College of Design Assistant Professor Ji Youn Shin is leading a University of Minnesota research partnership to develop collaborative robots that help small-scale farmers adopt sustainable growing practices and improve efficiency. Working with mechanical engineering faculty and the Hmong American Farmers Association, the team will design and test technology shaped by farmers’ needs and traditional agricultural knowledge.
Ada (Ojiaku) Johnson (BS, Retail Merchandising ’06) has built a career across retail and technology, from Best Buy and Target to Google and Airbnb. She reflects on how her education in retail and consumer studies shaped the way she approaches problems, people, and operations.
The National Science Foundation has awarded Associate Professor Carlye Lauff (Product Design) an EArly-concept Grant for Exploratory Research (EAGER) to characterize how prototype testing sessions generate actionable design knowledge during early-stage product innovation.
The College of Design alumna reflects on seven years of Alumni Association leadership and the future of alumni engagement.
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