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. *

M.F.A. Alumni

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 Strategic Projects, Apple

Michelle Mailey Noben (M.F.A. ‘17) Sr. Manager of User Experience, Grainger “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.”

“The strong support from my professors was nothing short of a gift. I’ve learned a lot from them beyond art and design that helped me grow as a person.”

“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) Associate Creative Director, Snapfish

Hue Vang (M.F.A. ‘18) Matte Painter, Dreamworks Animation

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