SVA MFA Interaction Design

MISE | Xiaoya Sun
An AI-assisted system that enables cooking creators to translate inspiration into structured, actionable video production. Mise supports technical workflow, while preserving authorship and resisting creative homogenization.

Now What? ixD Class of 2026 Thesis Exhibition | May 7 + 8 | 4:00-8:00 pm
With coding and image generation instantaneous and seemingly infinite, designers are re-claiming and re-defining their role as critical problem-solvers, authentic community builders, and unique storytellers. As new design tools spawn at a dizzying pace, the question is no longer how to design–but why, with whom, and to what end?

Across Time | Ying Chung
Across Time helps families across time zones share pieces of their day. Pulling data points from apps they already use, Mimo delivers messages at at mirrored moments, rather than instantly. Between exchanges, visual cues show the shape of each other’s day so both sides can know when the other is available.

Now What? ixD Class of 2026 Thesis Exhibition | May 7 + 8 | 4:00-8:00 pm
With coding and image generation instantaneous and seemingly infinite, designers are re-claiming and re-defining their role as critical problem-solvers, authentic community builders, and unique storytellers. As new design tools spawn at a dizzying pace, the question is no longer how to design–but why, with whom, and to what end?

It’s all happening 👀 🔨✨

The class of 2026 is busy in the studio putting the final touches on their exhibition displays.

You can see all 20 projects at NOW WHAT? ixD Class of 2026 Thesis Exhibition tomorrow and Friday (May 7 + 8) from 4:00-8:00 pm 💛 RSVP at the link in bio!

FLEXFIT | Ziheng Xu
FlexFit is a fitness system designed for people living with irregular and unpredictable schedules. Instead of forcing rigid routines, it adapts to your daily energy, time, and unexpected events to suggest workouts that actually fit your life. By shifting from discipline to alignment, FlexFit helps users stay consistent without burnout or guilt.

Now What? ixD Class of 2026 Thesis Exhibition | May 7 + 8 | 4:00-8:00 pm
With coding and image generation instantaneous and seemingly infinite, designers are re-claiming and re-defining their role as critical problem-solvers, authentic community builders, and unique storytellers. As new design tools spawn at a dizzying pace, the question is no longer how to design–but why, with whom, and to what end?

RSVP for the thesis exhibition at the link in bio.

BARGAINING WITH THE FUTURE | Chris Leow
A powerful personal AI system is a bargain: the more of yourself you give up, the better it works for you. That is not a problem that interface or design systems alone can solve. Without philosophy as a core consideration in designing future agentic systems, the bargaining will be done for you.

Now What? ixD Class of 2026 Thesis Exhibition | May 7 + 8 | 4:00-8:00 pm
With coding and image generation instantaneous and seemingly infinite, designers are re-claiming and re-defining their role as critical problem-solvers, authentic community builders, and unique storytellers. As new design tools spawn at a dizzying pace, the question is no longer how to design–but why, with whom, and to what end?

RSVP for the thesis exhibition at the link in bio.