http://design.sva.edu/site/series/show/4 en-us &#169; 2009 - 2009 SVA MFA Designer As Author MFA Designer As Author graduates discuss their thesis products. SVA MFA Designer As Author MFA Designer As Author graduates discuss their thesis products. MFA Designer As Author graduates discuss their thesis products. Matthew Shapoff mshapoff@sva.edu &#169; 2009 - 2009 SVA MFA Designer As AuthorArts/Designno SVA MFA Designer As Author http://greyhound-guardians.org Greyhound Guardians is a national campaign dedicated to educating the public about the plight of racing greyhounds worldwide. <p>Email: avanwagener@gmail.com</p> <p>Website: greyhound-guardians.org, avwdesign.com </p> <p>Thesis Advisor: Debbie Millman</p> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:59:55 -0400 4:43 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0072/Anne_Van_Wagener_on_Greyhound_Guardians.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author www.lensmalldesign.com Merge/Feast is a book and podcast series that profiles relationships mixing faith, culture, and love at the dinner table. <p>Email: lenpsmall@gmail.com</p> <p>Website: www.lensmalldesign.com</p> <p>Thesis Advisor: Milton Glaser</p> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:20:49 -0400 5:41 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0073/Len_Small_on_Merge_Feast.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author www.estherwu.com Fig. 1 is a line of home accessories inspired by beautiful and mysterious images from science. <p>Email: mail@estherwu.com</p> <p>Website: www.estherwu.com </p> <p>Thesis Advisor: Paola Antonelli</p> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:22:25 -0400 5:59 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0074/Eshter_Wu_on_Fig._1.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author www.sophylee.com Floa is a sculptural system of flowerpots that accommodates growing plants. <p>Email: soriml@gmail.com</p> <p>Website: www.sophylee.com </p> <p>Thesis Advisor: Louise Fili </p> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:39:24 -0400 5:48 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0075/Sophy_Lee_on_Floa.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author www.sproofigure.com Sproo is a set of interchangeable action figure model kits that reconfigure constructive hobbies and products. Sproo is aimed at hobbyists from ten to fifteen years old. <p>Email: postudio@aol.com </p> <p>Website: www.sproofigure.com</p> <p>Thesis Advisor: Rodney Alan Greenblat</p> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:42:20 -0400 5:14 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0076/Jerry_Braccia_on_Sproo.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author Wichai Lertariyanunt's Thesis Wichai Lertariyanunt has created Gig, a healthy children’s beverage, with packaging designed to encourage interactive play. <p>Email: num_eang@hotmail.com </p> <p>Thesis Advisor: Jennifer Kinon </p> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:44:22 -0400 4:55 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0081/Wichai_Lertariyanunt_on_Gig.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author A Graphic Campaign Governors Island is a campaign to increase visibility and public excitement for Governors Island as an emerging New York destination. <p>Email: alexandra.kane@gmail.com</p> <p>Thesis Advisor: Keith Godard </p> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:30:06 -0400 5:43 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0078/Alexandra_Kane_on_Governors_Island__A_Graphic_Campaign.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author www.youllbefine.org You'll Be Fine is a website featuring health topics on sex, drugs and video games aimed at young adults freshly out of college up to their mid-thirties. <p>Email: josh.hester@gmail.com</p> <p>Website: www.youllbefine.org, www.joshuahester.com </p> <p>Thesis Advisor: John Carlin </p> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:32:17 -0400 6:02 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0079/Joshua_Hester_on_You_ll_Be_Fine.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author www.kliproducts.com Kli is a contemporary line of judaica that has a scholarly approach with regard to jewish history while juxtaposing unexpected and often maverick gestures. <p>Email: info@kliproducts.com </p> <p>Website: www.kliproducts.com </p> <p>Thesis Advisor: Magnus Lundström </p> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:39:03 -0400 7:33 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0080/Tamara_Gildengers_Connolly_on_Kli.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author www.wearyourrights.com We The People is a line of apparel and accessories that celebrates American rights, liberties and freedoms. The designer, Julie Tinker, feels that some of the most fundamental ideas associated with patriotism are seldom discussed. <p>Email: info@wearyourrights.com </p> <p>Website: www.wearyourrights.com</p> <p>Thesis Advisor: Milton Glaser </p> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:46:34 -0400 4:58 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0082/Julie_Tinker_on_We_The_People.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author www.clementwu.com The Killer Language Series is a line of DVDs designed to help build the conversational skills of the intermediate level foreign language student using practical dialog from classic gangster films. The first in this series is Cantonese. <p>Email: cwd@clementwu.com </p> <p>Website: www.clementwu.com </p> <p>Thesis Advisor: Edwin Schlossberg </p> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:49:20 -0400 5:11 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0083/Clement_Wu_on_The_Killer_Language_Series.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author www.murkville.com Thy Old Murkville Forest is made up of a world of products including an illustrated novella, a compilation CD with original music written for Murkville, and an interactive website that brings this mysterious and fantastical world to life. <p>Websites: www.murkville.com, www.myspace.com/murkville </p> <p>Thesis Advisor: John Carlin </p> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:51:15 -0400 4:53 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0084/Ryan_Feerer_on_Thy_Old_Murkville_Forest.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author www.designisqueen.com Penwrite is a kit, designed to develop an individual's everyday handwriting by re-introducing cursive in their daily lives. The kit contains both didactic instructions for improving form as well as providing pleasure and entertainment value to the purchaser. The kit includes an instruction manual, a fountain pen, practice tablet, a writing guided chart, and note cards. <p>E-mail: jessicajackson@designisqueen.com</p> <p>Website: www.designisqueen.com </p> <p>Thesis Advisor: Louise Fili </p> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:55:00 -0400 5:08 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0085/Jessica_Jackson_on_Penwrite.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author www.lettura-ny.com Lettura is a series of typographic blankets made to be both comforting and visually expressive. One can both literally relate to and envelop oneself in a Lettura blanket in that most intimate space — the home. <p>Website: www.lettura-ny.com </p> <p>Thesis Advisor: Laurene Boym </p> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:57:53 -0400 3:25 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0086/Jacqueline_Schoeffel_on_Lettura.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author www.yallbehave.com Y'All Behave is a website that encourages good manners by illustrating what not to do. Using a more relaxed approach to manners, Y'All Behave makes learning the rules of etiquette more enjoyable and exciting. By illustrating rules necessary for modern social situations in a simple and humorous way, Y'all Behave enables young people to take a new interest in knowing how to treat their friends, bosses, lovers, and neighbors. <p>Email: hello@yallbehave.com </p> <p>Website: www.yallbehave.com </p> <p>Thesis Advisor: Veronique Vienne </p> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:59:34 -0400 4:42 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0088/Sarah_Foley_on_Y_All_Behave.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author Ikonoki Ikonoki is a card game featuring a unique set of cards that depict the cultural icons of China, Japan, Korea and Thailand. Through playing the game, the players learn the icons of each country and become aware of the similarities among the cultures. The main objective of the game is to promote diversity within Asian cultures and to provide entertainment and a great learning experience. <p>Email: sharonnoh@hotmail.com </p> <p>Thesis Advisor: Veronique Vienne </p> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:02:26 -0400 4:41 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0089/Sharon_Noh_on_Ikonoki.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author www.amazingproject.org The Amazing Project is a website that highlights amazing people doing amazing things to improve the world. By featuring worthwhile projects and focusing on why and how they're making positive change, The Amazing Project gives supporters and volunteers compelling reasons to act. <p>Email: randy@citzenscholar.com </p> <p>Website: www.amazingproject.org </p> <p>Thesis Advisor: Mark Randall </p> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:07:11 -0400 4:24 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0090/Randy_J._Hunt_on_The_Amazing_Project.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author www.baretrail.com Bare Trail is a brand inspired by hikers' and backpackers' respect for the wilderness and desire to preserve the natural environment. The Bare Trail products offer illustrated instructions of the no-trace techniques for use when venturing outdoors. With a line that includes guides, equipment stickers, stuff sacks and apparel items, Bare Trail celebrates hiking and backpacking, and their comical elements. <p>E-mail: baretrail@gmail.com </p> <p>Website: www.baretrail.com </p> <p>Thesis Advisor: Christoph Niemann </p> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:11:13 -0400 3:06 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0091/Shannon_Lowers_on_Bare_Trail.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author www.rebeccapollock.com Sift is a line of textiles inspired by things found on the sidewalks of New York. Patterns in the Sift line demonstrate how the charming, imperfect arrangements of the sidewalk's lesser-seen parts can be an antidote to the din and grit of city living. Launch products include duvet covers and shams, throw pillows and canvas tote bags. <p>E-mail: bekkyp@gmail.com </p> <p>Website: www.rebeccapollock.com </p> <p>Thesis Advisor: Peter Buchanan-Smith </p> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:14:32 -0400 4:24 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0092/Rebecca_Pollock_on_Sift.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author www.bookfoolery.com Bookfool is a website for fiction recommendations that matches people to books based on factors such as mood, personal circumstances and geography. One of the pleasures in reading novels is the discovery of connections between a book and the reader's own life, and Bookfool helps people make these connections. Trustworthy and tremendous, Bookfool is a reliable friend to lovers of fiction. <p>E-mail: amanda@graphomanic.net </p> <p>Websites: www.graphomanic.net, www.bookfoolery.com </p> <p>Thesis Advisor: Scott Stowell </p> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:16:27 -0400 6:15 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0093/Amanda_Spielman_on_Bookfool.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author www.meqet.com Inspired by a combination of organic forms and vintage sensibilities, Meqet is a distinctive line of portable pill cases designed especially for women. Both beautiful and practical, Meqet helps individuals feel more comfortable and confident about taking medications, vitamins or supplements by providing a stylish way to store and carry tablets. <p>E-mail: elana@elanadweck.com </p> <p>Website: www.meqet.com </p> <p>Thesis Advisor: Laurene Boym </p> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:19:56 -0400 6:10 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0094/Elana_Dweck_on_Meqet.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author www.stopandstartover.org Stop and Start Over demystifies the process of recovery. It targets a younger generation of addicts and alcoholics who may have trouble relating to current graphics and language associated with recovery programs. The website encourages participation, provides hope, and offers a community of support. It brings a new informational approach to recovery with thoughtful design. <p>E-mail: laramc@gmail.com </p> <p>Website: www.stopandstartover.org </p> <p>Thesis Advisor: Stephen Doyle </p> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:24:48 -0400 5:44 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0095/Lara_McCormick_on_Stop_and_Start_Over.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author www.evokedesigns.com Coverculture is a museum exhibition that explores the impact of album cover art from the 1940s to the present day and considers how these covers both document and reflect the interests and values of our culture. <p>E-mail: darren@evokedesigns.com </p> <p>Website: www.evokedesigns.com </p> <p>Thesis Advisor: Dorothy Twining Globus </p> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:27:22 -0400 6:57 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0096/Darren_Melchiorre_on_Coverculture.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author www.ande.nu Spotlight. A television show that brings Shakespeare to pop culture. <p>E-mail: ande@ande.nu </p> <p>Website: www.ande.nu </p> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:28:52 -0400 4:48 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0097/Ande_La_Monica_on_Spotlight.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author www.dreamowl.com Hello Design. Your Visual Career Guide. Hello Design is an online career guide for high school students. <p>E-mail: michellemartynowicz@yahoo.com </p> <p>Website: www.dreamowl.com </p> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:39:10 -0400 4:00 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0098/Michelle_Martynowicz_on_Hello_Design.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author www.meganoiler.com TMNY. That’s Mine. New York. Customized luggage for easy identification (and fun!) <p>E-Mail: megoiler@yahoo.com </p> <p>Website: www.meganoiler.com </p> <p>Thesis Advisor: Martin Kace </p> Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:09:21 -0400 6:20 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0099/Megan_Oiler_on_TMNY.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author www.caringhood.com Caringhood is a virtual neighborhood where elders and their families can talk and share their experiences, opinions, advice, and resources regarding elder care service to learn and support one another. <p>E-mail: olympia@caringhood.com </p> <p>Website: www.caringhood.com </p> <p>Thesis Advisor: Leslie Smolan </p> Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:22:48 -0400 4:50 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0100/Olympia_Vouitsis_on_Caringhood..m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author www.susanwalsh.net Bia. Strong is Beautiful. Bia is a line of free weights and instruction designed to encourage women to add strength training to their lives. <p>E-mail: sue@susanwalsh.net </p> <p>Website: www.susanwalsh.net </p> <p>Thesis advisor: Laurene Boym </p> Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:25:10 -0400 5:22 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0101/Sue_Walsh_on_Bia.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author www.lumaeldin.com Thread. For the People from the People. Thread is a social awareness campaign for the people of the Middle East that connects them based on their links of culture, history, and a common struggle. <p>E-Mail: lumaeldin@gmail.com </p> <p>Website: www.lumaeldin.com </p> <p>Thesis Advisor: Martin Kace </p> Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:26:55 -0400 6:22 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0102/Luma_Eldin_on_Thread.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author www.brianesmith.net Brian Smith Nimbus go in the dark Visibility gear for urban cyclists. <p>E-mail: mail@brianesmith.net </p> <p>Website: www.brianesmith.net </p> <p>Thesis Advisor: Stephen Doyle </p> Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:29:04 -0400 4:56 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0103/Brian_Smith_on_Nimbus.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author www.sanhonesto.com San Honesto. Patron Saint Against Corruption, Bribery and Lies! <p>E-Mail: sanhonesto@mac.com </p> <p>Website: www.sanhonesto.com </p> <p>Thesis Advisor: Mitch Nash </p> Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:32:57 -0400 4:20 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0104/Luisa_Gloria_on_San_Honesto.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author A Hipper Shade of Green Dillie. A Hipper Shade of Green. A line of playful designer and eco-friendly baby and toddler wear. <p>E-Mail: jboyle@ix.netcom.com </p> <p>Thesis Advisor: Gail Anderson </p> Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:34:36 -0400 3:37 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0105/Kate_Boyle_on_Dillie.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author www.mobilispods.com MOBILIS pods. Visionary travel. Mobilis is a lightweight pod that creates a frame for the environment, focusing one’s view and intensifying perceptions. <p>E-Mail: david.haring@mobilispods.com </p> <p>Website: www.mobilispods.com </p> <p>Thesis Advisor: Jack Pascarosa </p> Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:37:46 -0400 3:55 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0106/David_Haring_on_MOBILIS_pods.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author www.sunnivahaye.com Sunniva. Sculpture Enhances Ability. Products for people with disabilities that celebrate aesthetics as equally as function. <p>E-Mail: sunniva@sunnivahaye.com </p> <p>Website: www.sunnivahaye.com </p> <p>Thesis advisor: Magnus Lundström </p> Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:39:18 -0400 4:20 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0107/Sunniva_Djupedal_on_Sunniva.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author www.carriesolomon.com Carrie Solomon. A series of home furnishings inspired by organic forms in nature and abstract art. <p>E-Mail: carriesolomonmail@yahoo.com </p> <p>Website: www.carriesolomon.com </p> <p>Thesis Advisor: Martin Kace </p> Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:41:17 -0400 3:56 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0108/Carrie_Solomon_on_Carrie_Solomon.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author www.jamieprokell.com recycle this. Recycling made easy. With so many complicated messages about recycling coming at us everyday, "recycle this" provides support for deciphering them. "recycle this - Introduction to Recycling Kit” you have the tools to set up your own home recycling center in minutes and all the information to begin using it. <p>E-Mail: jamieprokell@hotmail.com </p> <p>Website: www.jamieprokell.com </p> <p>Thesis advisor: Steff Geissbuhler </p> Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:43:20 -0400 3:43 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0109/Jamie_Prokell_on_Recycle_This.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author www.shift7studio.com APLY: Tools for Urban Cyclists. The Revolution Will Be Self-Propelled. A line of bicycle accessories which are designed specifically to make riding a bike in big cities easier, safer, and more enjoyable. <p>E-Mail: andy@shift7studio.com </p> <p>Website: www.shift7studio.com </p> <p>Thesis Advisor: Kevin O’Callaghan </p> Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:44:48 -0400 3:32 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0110/Andy_Outis_on_APLY.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author www.suzycho.com Get Growing. Dirt is a line of container gardening kits for the novice urban gardener. These kits enable otherwise non-gardeners to overcome their own limitations by providing the essential tools and information needed to grow plants successfully. <p>E-Mail: suzy@aviatenyc.org </p> <p>Website: www.suzycho.com </p> <p>Thesis Advisor: Gael Towey </p> Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:46:16 -0400 3:38 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0111/Suzy_Cho_on_Dirt.m4v SVA MFA Designer As Author www.ametrica.info Ametrica! Let’s move to Ametrica! A public awareness campaign to help convert the U.S. to the metric system. <p>E-Mail: hello@ametrica.info </p> <p>Website: www.ametrica.info </p> <p>Thesis Advisor: Stefan Sagmeister </p> Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:47:44 -0400 5:58 nohttp://design.sva.edu/site/episode_videos/0000/0112/Amy_Wang_on_Ametrica_.m4v SVA MFA Designer As AuthornonadultMFA Designer As Author graduates discuss their thesis products.