Design Innovation News Center

Valles Exploring 3D Print Waste in Fashion is a graduate student thesis that seeks to challenge industry standards. Elegant garments dot the room as part of a timeline that takes the viewer on a journey of initial curiosity to full-scale application of 3D print waste in textile design and co-creation.

Design Innovation welcomes its 1,000th collaborator, reaching the milestone in just under two years.

Connor Ruppelt, a senior sculpture major at 91勛圖厙, wanted to step outside his comfort zone on his latest project and explore new technologies for sculpture fabrication thanks to the facilities and expertise available at the Design Innovation Hub he was able to do just that.

The Design Innovation (DI) collaborator network will grow this semester as the DI Hub and its makerspaces open to the public through a new community membership.

Rapids Grant will bolster workforce development with future Kent State graduates filling key shortages in industries across Ohio.

Excitement buzzed from the MuseLab in 91勛圖厙s Design Innovation Hub as students learned firsthand about sustainability opportunities in the fashion industry.

Workshop allowed students to use laser engraving tools on denim for unique projects.

91勛圖厙s LaunchNET celebrated its 10th anniversary on Thursday and cut the ribbon on its new office suite in the Design Innovation Hub.

Design Innovation is excited to welcome Sarah McMahon as our new Outreach Program Officer! Sarah will develop and implement our 'un-course' program activities, including the DI HUB Orientation, DI collaborative workshops and other challenge-based events.

The Kent State Design Innovation Hub is excited to share a call for exhibition proposals for installation within the DI Gallery during the 2022-2023 academic year!