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From Boston to Langa, South Africa: MassArt Students Team Up with MIT to Rethink Emergency Access

Michela Galazzi and Madeleine Johnson-Harwitz '25 BFA Industrial Design

MassArt students develop community-designed emergency transport in Langa, South Africa—partnering with locals to improve healthcare access.

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Four people stand side by side, smiling at the camera indoors in Langa, South Africa. Two women are in the middle, flanked by two men. Bright sunlight streams in, with a large leafy plant visible on the left.

Splash Temp

Ferreira_Brian_Industrial Design_SplashTemp Animation – Brian Ferreira.mov

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Three blue and white whale-shaped thermometers, designed for children, are playfully positioned around a splash of water. The central thermometer displays a temperature reading. The design includes a curved tail fin that opens, revealing the sensor.

Designing Her Future: How Scholarship Support Fuels Rachel Buckley’s Entrepreneurial Dreams

Rachel Buckley '25 BFA Industrial Design

MassArt Industrial Design student Rachel Buckley shares her dreams of becoming an entrepreneur and how scholarship support empowers her as a nontraditional student.

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Rachel Buckley

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Ceramicist & Alum Sam Kim Creates One-of-a-Kind Awards for MassArt’s 2024 Common Good Award Honorees

Sam Kim '18 BFA

This year's MassArt Common Good Awards Honorees will receive custom, inscribed ceramic awards by Sam Kim, a MassArt alum transforming slipcasting into unique artistry.

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