SVA MFA Designer As Author: Student Coursework

Model Citizen: Nicole Marinake

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 15:10:51 -0400

Without Reason is a reflection of the events in Iraq and Afghanistan. Each statement is portrayed on a sleek attache case to represent the glossed-over way in which Americans digest this information through the 24-hour news networks.

Model Citizen: David Ricart

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:30:21 -0400

Model Citizen is a line of umbrellas defending freedom of expression and basic human rights. David strongly feels that the advancement of world culture and society depends on our ability to protect an open market of ideas. He also used this opportunity to openly express his opinions and demand equal marriage, net neutrality, an end to stoning, freedom for Tibet and world peace.

Model Citizen: Theresa Rollison

Tue, 2 Sep 2008 17:10:04 -0400

Promoting gender equality and empowering women was named as one of the eight millennium goals developed by the United Nations. I designed this line of lingerie to inspire awareness of international and domestic statistics pertaining to gender inequality.

Model Citizen: Nick Acemoglu

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:35:33 -0400

Dance Power Electric is a performance ensemble dedicated to inspiring a switch to wind power. Please call your local electric company to find out how easy it is to switch your home to wind power today.

Model Citizen: Jane Song

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:22:31 -0400

In Good Hands is a line of scarves that is an inexpensive alternative to an expensive problem. They are for people who are unable to afford health insurance. They create comfort and security in an affordable way. They help ease the pain of five common ailments: alzheimer's disease, asthma, arthritis, migraines and epilepsy.

Model Citizen: Lesley Weiner

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 15:49:13 -0400

Pomp & Consequence is a satirical line of military medals meant to address the government's neglect of the psychological toll this war has taken on both veterans and the public at large. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder has significant effects on soldiers upon their arrival home, such as irritability, depression, alcohol abuse, violence and domestic abuse, and suicide. On the reverse side of each medal is a "treatment" for each side effect of PTSD.

Serious Fun: Bomina Kim

Fri, 30 May 2008 20:53:50 -0400

Bomina Kim talks about Handle With Care, part of the Serious Fun exhibition project.

Serious Fun: Alexandra Kane

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 12:03:46 -0500

Alexandra Kane talks about Little Flowers, part of the Serious Fun exhibition project.

Serious Fun: Michael Roma

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 11:26:08 -0500

Michael Roma talks about Plastic People, part of the Serious Fun exhibition project.

Serious Fun: Marc Rabinowitz

Fri, 9 Nov 2007 13:02:25 -0500

Marc Rabinowitz talks about One Degree, part of the Serious Fun exhibition project.

Serious Fun: Sumayya Al Senan

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:38:43 -0400

Sumayya Al Senan talks about Sour Banana, part of the Serious Fun exhibition project.

Serious Fun: Zeynep Orbay

Fri, 5 Oct 2007 14:23:26 -0400

Zeynep Orbay talks about Lone, part of the Serious Fun exhibition project.

Serious Fun: Anne Van Wagener

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:53:29 -0400

Anne Van Wagener talks about Rescue Racers, part of the Serious Fun exhibition project.

Serious Fun: Paige Freeman

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 13:34:37 -0400

Paige Freeman talks about Usables, part of the Serious Fun exhibition project.

Serious Fun: Joshua Hester

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 12:17:02 -0400

Joshua Hester talks about First Americans, part of the Serious Fun exhibition project.