One day of the year, classes are canceled at MIAD. Not because of snow. Because of a campus-wide open exchange instigated by seniors’ capstone projects. The day is called MIAD DEFINE. For Grace Blevins (Communication Design), speaking with students about her senior project at MIAD DEFINE was an exciting …
The Annual Service Learning Symposium featured inspirational stories from guest speakers Dan Vaughn and Troy Freund as Ashley Bayer ’12 (Interior Architecture and Design) was honored with the Northwestern Mutual Foundation Service Learning Scholarship for her excellence in service with Daystar, Inc. Daystar provides a safe and caring long-term …
Students in Integration & Intersection II, taught by Professor and Foundations Chair Jason S. Yi, will participate in a one-night-only exhibition at MAM After Dark: Swing during Gallery Night, April 20, from 5 p.m. to midnight. Swing features original integrated and new media installations by Yi’s students as well …
MIAD’s annual scholarship luncheon on February 15 allowed donors the opportunity to interact with scholarship recipients in a unique, artistic environment. Generous contributors to the 2012 Scholarship Fund and Creative Fusion Scholarship Fund were welcomed by students to the 4th Floor Gallery, where the students’ work was on display. The …
MIAD hosted Chip Kidd, iconic lead designer for Random House publishers and Knopf Books known for such designs as the Jurassic Park and 1Q84 book covers, as part of a two-day intensive professional experience for students. During his stay, Kidd engaged with students in a variety of art and …
Designing for all clients – young and old, physically healthy and physically challenged – is a hallmark of the Industrial Design curriculum at MIAD. That user-centered sensibility lies at the heart of senior Industrial Design student Jeannette Ralyea’s second place win at the International Housewares Association Student Design Competition for her …
Milwaukee’s signature charitable event returns for a sixth year May 5, 2012, as more than 300 guests will “Take Flight” at Creative Fusion with event co-chairs Matt and Brenda Levatich. Presenting Sponsors are Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Jason and Milsco, A Unit of Jason. Sold out each of …
Milwaukee’s signature charitable event raised more than $303,000 in support of scholarships on May 5, the highest amount in its six-year history. More than 320 guests joined event co-chairs Matt and Brenda Levatich to ‘Take Flight’ in celebration of MIAD and the 96% of MIAD students who receive …
Highlights – the Public is Welcome!: Scroll below or click here for Gallery Talks and a Performance to be held February 15, February 23 and March 1. Monday, February 27 – Friday, March 2 Inspire Me, Inspire You Join senior Courtney Morgan and Professor Leslie Fedorchuk for a visual and literary collaboration …
MIAD’s Adult Learning program will host a January lecture series open to adults and teenagers who are interested in art and design professions. Mural painter Timothy Haglund will close out the series on Saturday, January 21 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Haglund creates exquisite large murals for private residences by …
One of the most acclaimed graphic novelists of today – Craig Thompson – spoke at MIAD Tuesday, November 16, about his latest novel, Habibi. The talk was arranged through a partnership with Boswell Books. Habibi, which Thompson authored and illustrated, is receiving great reviews nationally. “To read Habibi is to sink into …
Attendees had the chance to bid via silent auction during a night full of creativity as more than 80 artists and designers turned blank canvases into works of art at Open Canvas 2011. Each brushstroke supported Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design scholarships and The William F. Eisner Museum of Advertising …
