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Things to Live With. Parsons MFA of Industrial Design class of 2023 at Wanted Design.

Students from the MFA Industrial Design, 2023 graduating class presented Thesis projects with Wanted Design as part of ICFF at the Javits Center in NYC.


MFA Industrial Design Students Win NYCxDesign Awards for Innovative, Sustainable Projects

The MFA in Industrial Design at Parsons School of Design gives students the opportunity to explore making in a variety of contexts, develop critical thinking skills, and integrate ideas about sustainability, consumerism, production, and more into their practice. Recently, three students from the program were awarded NYCxDesign Student Awards for …


Pamela Elizarrarás Acitores, Parsons SCE Alumni – Winner of The World Around Young Climate Prize 2023

The World Around is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to making the best ideas in architecture accessible to all. Its Young Climate Prize aims to amplify and accelerate the impact of projects for climate resilience by pairing 25 young climate leaders under 25 years old with their own mentor from the …


Namra Khalid, Parsons SCE Alumni – Winner of The World Around Young Climate Prize

The World Around is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to making the best ideas in architecture accessible to all. Its Young Climate Prize aims to amplify and accelerate the impact of projects for climate resilience by pairing 25 young climate leaders under 25 years old with their own mentor from the …


AAS Interior Design Publication: Work 9

  The AAS Interior Design program is pleased to announce the publication of the ninth edition of Work, the series that showcases projects by students, featured faculty and alumni, as well as scholarly articles by SCE faculty. Work 9 celebrates “Just Spaces.” Prof. Johanne Woodcock, Director of the AAS Interior …


A Little Slice of Heaven for Interior Design Alumna, Laura Santos

There is a little slice of heaven for everyone especially, Parsons own Interior Design alumna, Laura Santos. Santos, an interior designer who studied at Parsons was published in Architectural Digest when she was practicing at LS Interiors. Thanks to her luxurious design skill for her own townhouse in Greenwich Village; she …


Starling Project founded by Sterling McDavid, Parsons Interior Design Alumna – a social good candle line that helps provide solar energy to rural communities in need.

  Starling Project makes gorgeous scented candles that are hand poured in Brooklyn, New York and made with American hand-blown glass and cotton wicks. McDavid’s business supports the American economy but also is making a major impact in the life of individuals less fortunate abroad. Starling Project, founded by Parsons alumna, Sterling McDavid ’15 has donated …


New Schoolers Named Fulbright U.S. Student Finalists – Nelson Ubri, BFA Architecture ’15

New Schoolers Named Fulbright U.S. Student Finalists – Nelson Ubri, BFA Architecture ’15 Nelson Ubri, BFA Architecture ’15 is one of the five students that The New School is excited to announce to have the opportunity to pursue work as a finalist in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Ubri, the recipient of …


Jia Lun Wu ’15, BFA ID alumna wins the IDA gold medal for her Interior Design final year project

Congratulations to former BFA Interior Design student, Jia Lun Wu.  Jia Lun Wu won the IDA gold medal for her Interior Design final year project. Please see link below to view project. https://idesignawards.com/winners/zoom2.php?eid=9-12559-16


Distinguished Teaching Award presented to Robert Kirkbride

Every year, the university recognizes a group of faculty members who have been nominated by their students and colleagues as Distinguished University Teachers. These faculty members embody the highest standards for teaching and advancing The New School’s mission and vision through their remarkable capacity to inspire critical engagement with ideas …