PNCA MFA Collaborative Design

Join us tomorrow evening for a design impact panel discussion !
October 12th 7–8:30 PM in PNCA’s mediatheque, we’ll discuss: What does it mean to design for impact? How does design show up in different sectors — private, public, entrepreneurial, philanthropic, non-profit — or in cross-sector collaborative efforts? This panel will feature a conversation with local professionals who have shown through their professional practice and approach that design can be used to make a positive social impact. Learn about the way design shows up in their work and with what challenges they are using design to address and solve.

The event is free, but please register soon at the link in bio. Doors open at 6:30pm for light refreshments.

We look forward to you joining us!

The Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies is thrilled to announce the 2022 Graduate Thesis Exhibition!

We invite you to join us May 9-13 for Thesis Presentations.

MFA Collaborative Design + MA Design Systems candidates will present on Wednesday May 11.

Follow ***r and for more info on this year’s thesis projects!

✨In-person and open to the public.
✨Link in bio for full presentation schedule and more info!

Save the date for public exhibition reception on First Thursday June 2!
Open gallery hours coming soon 💫

Design by MFA 2019 alum

Our 2nd-year MA + MFA Candidates recently presented their Thesis Project proposals! Madeline Silberger-Franek’s Thesis is titled “Public Spaces for Mental Health: Creating tools for designing inclusive cities.”

Defining a collaborative framework for including the voices and experiences of people who have mental health challenges in the design process of public outdoor space. 

                               

Our 2nd-year MA + MFA Candidates recently presented their Thesis Project proposals! Ameenah Carroll’s Thesis is titled “Designing A Better Free Food Network: Exploring gaps in the Multnomah County food donation network to address injustices enabling food insecurity during the pandemic.”

To reduce food poverty for low income households during the pandemic, a better food donation network must be created. This procurement involves existing community based organizations strategically and efficiently sharing their resources to narrow the social and economic voids that hinder food access for the recipients they impact within Multnomah County.