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Reflections on the runway: MIT Gala marks four years of design community

Sep 15, 2026

A collage of three images: Two runway photos in student-designed fashion, and a behind-the-scenes shot of makeup artists prepping the models.

Miso Chic, a PhD student at MIT brings an engineering mindset to the art of drag performance—and it’s paying off.

StoriesJun 11, 2026

Jess Osserman | Morningside Academy for Design

Designing a career, on and off the track, at MIT

StoriesJun 1, 2026

Maria Iacobo | School of Architecture and Planning

MIT Researchers ‘Speak Objects into Existence’ using AI and Robotics

StoriesNov 20, 2025

Denise Brehm

Two robotic arms assemble a geometric stool-like structure made of interlocking lattice components. A motion blur effect captures one arm’s movement as it places parts. A laptop and control panel sit nearby, and text in the corner reads “User Prompt: ‘I want a simple stool.’” The setup demonstrates real-time AI-driven robotic fabrication responding to natural language input.

Collaborating with the force of nature

A triangular metal structure partially buried in a rugged volcanic landscape, surrounded by black lava rocks and patches of snow. Steam rises from the ground, and a snow-covered mountain looms in the background under a clear blue sky.

Jul 14, 2025

Cyclical Vision: VAMO Proposes an Alternative to Architectural Permanence

Jun 16, 2025

MIT D-Lab students design global energy solutions through collaboration

Four students pose with a handmade wooden dehydrator featuring a transparent front door and multiple slotted trays inside, designed for drying or processing materials. A close-up on the right shows the interior trays under a heat lamp.

Jun 5, 2025

Communities at the Center

Young woman wearing a black shirt, seating and smiling in a makerspace. 3D printing tools in the background.

Jun 3, 2025

At MIT, Musicians Make New Tools for New Tunes

A man with medium-length hair and a beard sits on a curved indoor staircase. He is wearing glasses, a brown jacket, brown pants, and sneakers. The setting appears to be a modern building with red brick walls, large windows, and a light-colored floor.

May 31, 2025

Grad student combines technology, education, and human connection to improve online learning

Smiling woman with shoulder-length brown hair and glasses, wearing a black top, seated in a modern workshop or makerspace with equipment and yellow desk lamps in the background.

May 16, 2025

Merging Design and Computer Science in Creative Ways

Apr 9, 2025

Luna: A Moon on Earth

Apr 2, 2025

Looking deep to see wide and far

Feb 17, 2025

Designing for extreme environments

Feb 3, 2025

Street Smarts

Dec 20, 2024

Tackling the Energy Revolution, One Sector at a Time

Dec 18, 2024

MAD Fellow Zane Schemmer Minimizes Carbon Footprint of Structures

Dec 11, 2024

“Mens et manus” in Guatemala

Nov 18, 2024

Finding a sweet spot between radical and relevant

Nov 14, 2024

Fusing science and culture through metalsmithing

Nov 4, 2024

MIT D-Lab off-grid brooder saves chicks and money using locally manufactured thermal batteries

A group of seven people stand inside a rustic wooden structure, gathered around a large box labeled "BAZAR." One person gestures toward the box while others watch attentively. A metal tub with jars and containers sits on the ground nearby. The group appears to be engaged in a hands-on demonstration or discussion.

Aug 12, 2024

MIT Theater Students Learn Design Through the Power of Play

Jul 30, 2024

Designing for outer space

A person wearing a reflective silver suit steps out of a glowing geodesic pod-like structure in a dark space. The faceted dome is made of translucent panels with organic patterns illuminated from within, creating a futuristic and immersive atmosphere.

Jul 4, 2024

Sophia Chen: It’s our duty to make the world better through empathy, patience, and respect

May 29, 2024

From Insights to Impact: The MITdesignX 2024 Cohort Proposes Ventures for a More Sustainable World

May 7, 2024

HPI-MIT Design Research Collaboration Creates Powerful Teams

Apr 18, 2024

A Rigorous Design Methodology to Prepare for Medical Emergencies in Space

Mar 15, 2024

Creating an Experience in 4.500 Design Computation

Feb 28, 2024

Letting the Earth Answer Back: Designing Better Planetary Conversations

Feb 16, 2024

Researchers demonstrate rapid 3D printing with liquid metal

Jan 28, 2024

Designing Effective Applications

Dec 11, 2023

Culturally Informed Design: Unearthing Ingenuity Where It Always Was

Nov 28, 2023

MITdesignX Extends Its Reach With Seven Highly Successful International Programs

Oct 30, 2023

Bringing the Environment to the Forefront of Engineering

Oct 25, 2023

MIT PhD student Jana Saadi Studies How Humans Interact with AI-Powered Design Programs

Oct 10, 2023

MakerLodge: A Launchpad for Hands-on Learning

Sep 26, 2023

Architect/Urban Planner Uses Technology to Improve Life in Informal Settlements

Aug 31, 2023

Architect of Change: Justin Brazier Brings Community Kitchens to Boston

Aug 25, 2023

Aligning the “Useful” and “Environmental” Lifetime of Plastics: Elijah Martin’s Engineering Challenge

Aug 7, 2023

New method simplifies the construction process for complex materials

Aug 4, 2023

Mariama N'Diaye’s Design-led Approach to Governance

Jul 29, 2023

MIT MAD Fellow Improves Accessibility of Online Graphics for Blind Users

Jul 18, 2023

MIT MAD Fellow Kyle Gordon Wants to Change ‘Who’s in the Room’ During Product Design

Jun 16, 2023

Mark Rober Sparks “Playful Anarchy” in the MIT Design Community

Jun 13, 2023

Redefining Design: Textiles at the Intersection of Tradition and Technology

Jun 8, 2023

MAD Fellow, AJ Perez 3D Prints the First Building Foundation Made From Recycled Plastic Bottles

May 5, 2023

Bringing Design Education to K-12 Students

Apr 21, 2023

Engineering Clean Water for Communities

Mar 21, 2023

The Six Dimensions of Caring for Patients With Disabilities: A Journey From the US to Sierra Leone

Feb 22, 2023

DesignPlus – A Learning Community

Feb 15, 2023

“Can We Make the Climate Change Talk More Approachable?”

Feb 6, 2023