Industrial Design
A stitch in time: Norwell man makes baseballs the old-fashioned way
MassArt alum William Peebles (BFA, Industrial Design) is the founder, artist and sole employee of the Huntington Base Ball Co., a producer of handmade baseballs, bats, leather wallets, scorebooks and wall art. He's one of the few − if not the only − small makers of such equipment left in the country, and he does it all out of his Grove Street garage in Norwell, MA.
Tiny Furniture Isn’t Just for Dollhouses Anymore
"For artists and designers accustomed to considering both form and function, working in miniature affords outsize opportunities for experimentation."

Universal Tools
MassArt has universal tools and resources that are open to all undergraduate and graduate students at the College, regardless of major. These facilities include the Digital Fabrication Labs (Fablabs) - which include tools for 3D Printing, 3D Scanning, Laser cutting, and a PCLab for 3D modeling; a Documentation Room; an Installation Room; a Lighting Installation Room; Public Spaces; Sound Studio; and Woodshop.
New Balance Dresses the 550 in Dusty Pink Suede
"A women’s-sized release, this 550 gives off almost as many skate shoe vibes as it does hoop shoe vibes due to its new material composition. The pink used is an autumnal hue, dusty and earthy instead of bubblegum-esque, and it’s accented by hits of white and sail.
Who is Steven Smith?
"In sports, rarely is a star player also a journeyman. In the sportswear industry, this isn’t quite the case.
"Over the course of the last five decades, Steven Smith has starred for every big brand, allowing him the leeway to work and play with the likes of Peter Moore and Tinker Hatfield.
The History of the New Balance 550
"Designed by the mercurial Steven Smith ('86, BFA, Industrial Design), the New Balance 550 had an all-too-brief career in the late 80s before it flamed out and disappeared for three decades. Thanks to Teddy Santis – the all-conquering design don at Aimé Leon Dore who spied the model in a vintage catalogue – the recent retro resurrection encompasses everything that is great about NB in 2022."
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Next Reality
MassArt aluman Audrey Spencer is a prolific Snapchat Lens creator who has developed some of hte most engaging AR experiences on the app.
How to Become a Sneaker Designer
Alumni Sarah Sabino '13 BFA Painting and Industrial Design alum/New Balance veteran Jonathan Grondin share the steps necessary to become a sneaker designer.
Reebok and Beyond: how Siler City’s Hardigan has Thrived in Shoe Design
Hank Hardigan '94 BFA Industrial Design created the Reebok Spark, the Krakatau, the Springblade, and the Zigtech, now he's turned to sustainable footwear.
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