Could designers reclaim suburban architecture for the greater good? This is a question posed by New York architect John Szot’s show Mass Market Alternatives, now on display in the Department of Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Designed Objects through October 2. Szot shows how mass production and digital algorithms can subvert the political and social hegemony encouraged by current suburban architectural practices. The exhibition is in collaboration with MAS Context, a quarterly design journal overseen by lecturer Iker Gil (AIADO). Read more about Szot's ideas and the exhibition in Architects Newspaper.
November 22, 2020
AIADO Students Contribute to "Italian Design Day 2020"
Italian Design Day is an international initiative to bring together 100 organizations, or "Design Ambassadors," in 100 cities, all dedicated to highlighting the best of Italian design and foster cultural ties between Italy and the rest of the world. The underlying theme took inspiration from the words of the late Italian modernist artist Enzo Mari: "Humans will never cease to eat, as they will never cease to create."
May 26, 2020
SAIC Capstone Course, Whatnot Studio, Featured in Virtual Exhibition
SAIC's 2019-2020 Whatnot Studio course was featured as part of Offsite Online, a virtual exhibition from Sight Unseen and Dezeen, highlighting over 100 designers and students.
February 28, 2020
SAIC Faculty and Alums Named in This Year's Newcity Design 50
Newcity Design recently released their annual Design 50, celebrating "those who give us boundary-pushing work, immersive experiences, and all-around impeccable design in all realms." Out of the creatives profiled, 16 are SAIC alums and faculty members
