Examples of MFA Student Work

Emily Hodges, a graphic designer, marketer, and artist, approaches her creative journey with a deep understanding of her place in the world. This perspective shapes the way she blends creativity with purpose, seamlessly combining the old with the new and the industrial with nature. Sustainability is a core value in her work, often examined or tested through her design process.

Embracing mixed media and diverse techniques, Emily enjoys exploring the relationship between the physical and digital worlds. She celebrates the tactile nature of hand-rendered elements while leveraging the precision of modern tools. Central to her work is the concept of transformation—reimagining what already exists and creating modified outcomes. Through this lens, Emily strives to push the boundaries of sustainable design, demonstrating that creativity and environmental responsibility can coexist to produce innovative and impactful results.

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Ryan Schlesinger’s work explores the intersection of graphic design and emerging technologies, focusing on interactive media and user experience. His process involve combining AI-driven tools with traditional design principles to create installations and experiences that blend the digital with the physical, challenging perceptions of AI and showcasing its potential for engaging expressions and as an artistic medium.

AI performance:

Ugo Eluchie’s work explores the intersection of identity, storytelling, and connection through texture, form, and materiality. Her creations draw deep inspiration from the natural world, human relationships, and cultural heritage, capturing narratives of resilience, harmony, and transformation. Each piece reflects a balance of delicate craftsmanship and bold innovation, revealing Ugochukwu’s deeply personal journey of self-discovery and expression. With a passion for fashion, women, and African design aesthetics, her work celebrates cultural richness while pushing the boundaries of both traditional and contemporary design. Through her art, Ugochukwu seeks to create a dialogue that transcends time, inviting audiences to reflect on the ever-evolving relationship between culture, identity, and the transformative power of art.

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