Master of Fine Arts in Design

Since our first graduate in 2015, our M.F.A. alumni have gone on to strong careers in industry as specialists, creative directors, and leaders, and in academia as instructors and tenure-track faculty. *

Nicolette Brehm (M.F.A. ‘20) Assistant Professor of Interior Design, UW-Stout my knowledge on the topics and allowed me to look at them from a different lens.” “I loved having classmates from diverse design backgrounds. Their perspectives broadened

“I was really looking to hone my skills, and I’m interested in design leadership. I liked the cross-disciplinary approach of the program and the theoretical issues we tackled.”

Andrew Murphy (M.F.A. ‘18) Head of Corporate Engagement, Apple

“My experience in the program has had a remarkable impact on my career, income, and future prospects. It’s honestly been the best investment I’ve ever made.”

Michelle Mailey Noben (M.F.A. ‘17) User Experience Research lead, Grainger

“We’re thinking about the ‘why’ of design and questioning the role design plays in society. It’s a much broader perspective.”

Zach Koss (M.F.A. ‘18) Art Director, Snapfish

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