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Mindy Magyar

Associate Professor, Design

School of Design
College of Art and Design
mxmfaa1@rit.edu
Office Location
BOO-4624

Mindy Magyar

Associate Professor, Design

School of Design
College of Art and Design

Education

BS, Cornell University; MFA, Cranbrook Academy of Art; MBA, University of Pennsylvania

mxmfaa1@rit.edu
Areas of Expertise
Indigenous Design
Sustainable Design
Integrated Design
Participatory Design
User-centered Design
Creative Entrepreneurship
Cultural Entrepreneurship
Industrial Design
Product and Service Design

Currently Teaching

IDDE-311
Career Planning
3 Credits
This course will introduce students to the business practice of industrial design. Field trips, guest lecturers, and discussion of current trends help students understand the various employment opportunities for the design professional. The course will cover the mechanics of job searching; creating a résumé, cover letter structure and portfolio, and interviewing to help prepare for design internships, co-ops, and entry-level positions.
IDDE-599
Industrial Design Independent Study
1-6 Credits
Industrial Design Independent Study provides students the means to study in a specialized area with an individual faculty member. With the assistance of their faculty advisers, students will propose a course of study. Students must obtain permission of an instructor and complete the Independent Study Permission Form to enroll. A 3.0 or higher GPA required.
IDDE-672
Graduate ID Studio II
3 Credits
This is the second part of a two-course series that provides opportunities for fine tuning of design process and development of meaningful solutions across multiple scenarios. Projects and assignments will expand on the application of design methods and collaboration. Course content will integrate current and emerging technologies that influence design practice as well as society and culture. A strong focus will be on the testing and implementation of design solutions in effective ways.
IDDE-790
Thesis: Research and Planning
6 Credits
The first of a two-course thesis sequence, the focus of this course is on establishing content, planning, scheduling, and research seeking innovative solutions through the process of concept development, ideation, and in-process evaluation. Final articulation of the project is approved by a faculty committee, presented in a graduate thesis show and accompanied by a written document that addresses how the theories and methods used in the project impact the current and future state of design in society.
IDDE-799
Industrial Design Independent Study
1-6 Credits
Industrial Design Independent Study provides students the means to study in a specialized area with an individual faculty member. With the assistance of their faculty advisers, students will propose a course of study. Students must obtain permission of an instructor and complete the Independent Study Permission Form to enroll. **NOTE: Student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA **
IDDE-890
Thesis: Implementation and Evaluation
6 Credits
The second of a two-course thesis sequence, this course focuses on continued concept development of a thesis, concluding with the implementation and retrospective evaluation of chosen design problem. Solution is presented in a public exhibition, complemented by a written articulation of how the theories and methods employed in the project impact the current and future state of design in society.

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Senior Capstone 2013–2014

Mindy Magyar

Each Senior Capstone project represents the culmination of a student's academic experiences in RIT's Industrial Design Program. While a common set of skills unifies the class, the breadth of topics...

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