Students
Students come to the Parsons MS SDM program from all over the world. Their experience combines studios, seminars, networking, events, symposia, and more. This page will inform you about student projects like First Year Studio and Second Year Studio, student resources, and other opportunities.
Inter+woven – 2025
Inter+Woven is a civic‑tech platform that creates new spaces for personal reflection and collective action. Users choose a public‑interest topic—environmental justice, housing, immigration, and more—answer brief location‑based prompts, and receive a dynamic “civic map” that visualizes their connection to the issue. The map immediately unlocks nearby events, volunteer opportunities, petitions, and deeper learning resources, all tailored to the user’s location and interests. Progress across multiple topics is saved in a consolidated Civic Map, revealing intersectional pathways for involvement. For organizers, this tool provides real‑time attendance analytics and event upload functionality, thus creating a sustainable feedback loop between community hosts and…
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Health A+ – 2025
In response to Taiwan’s aging society, Health A+ (Health Across) is a proactive family healthcare platform designed to transform how families manage their health. By shifting the mindset from reactive care to prevention, Health A+ integrates health index tracking, doctor matching, and insurer-backed incentives into a shared, intuitive experience for two generations. With a “Healthy is Wealthy” philosophy, Health A+ empowers families to invest in their well-being as a daily habit, reducing long-term costs and fostering a culture of wellness. Studio Instructor Putri Trisulo Designers Grey Kao
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UnFrame – 2025
Unframe is an art engagement platform that reimagines museum visits as inclusive, participatory, and dynamic experiences. Moving beyond static, passive viewing, Unframe invites users to engage with art through conversation, community, and playful interaction. By demystifying interpretation and using accessible technology, it empowers a new generation to form personal, meaningful connections with artworks. With Unframe, museums evolve into living spaces for dialogue and diverse perspectives—keeping art relevant, alive, and shared for generations to come. Studio Instructor Michele Kahane Designers Annette Guerra-Armendariz Mrunmayee Ashok Dharam Deeksha Garahalli Manjunath
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Inner Alchemy – 2025
Inner Alchemy is a Social-emotional learning services enterprise, dedicated to providing holistic education for children aged 8-14, recognizing that each child has unique circumstances and a distinct “language” of understanding. Education in India focuses mostly on academics, overlooking the crucial development of social-emotional skills. Inner Alchemy bridge this gap by delivering immersive, experiential learning journeys that empower children to understand themselves, build strong relationships, and navigate life’s challenges with confidence. Studio Instructor Michele Kahane Designers Oshin Vijayraj
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Trebirth – 2025
Trebirth is an AgriTech project, working on stem borer pest detection for grape farmers. Stem borer pests are cruptic, wherein they enter the stem of the crop/ tree and create a tunneling damage, and by the time the farmers come to know about the infestation, almost 60% of the trees are damaged, the stage where the trees dry up and eventually the farmers have to cut them down. We are trying to help farmers know about the infestation early on, and also help them prevent from any future infestation. Studio Instructor Michele Kahane Designers Maitre Dehdia
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Align- 2025
Align is a collaborative platform that streamlines insight & data curation and empowers cross functional teams to communicate insights effectively, transforming data to stories and insights into actions. Studio Instructor Michele Kahane Designers Utsav Vekariya
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BRAND NAUTICA – 2025
BRAND NAUTICA is a new strategic consultancy guiding luxury fashion leaders in making legacy-defining decisions grounded in historical insight, evolving industry dynamics and bold foresight. Built on the metaphor of a luxury brand as a royal ship navigating turbulent waters, BRAND NAUTICA deciphers the fundamental forces shaping luxury —aspiration, culture, craftsmanship, exclusivity and loyalty. Going beyond trends analysis and standardized consulting solutions, we take a deeper look at how brands can strengthen their identity and foster authentic engagement. Studio Instructor Michele Kahane Designers Mini Mrinalini Selena Ke Alexandra Marechalle
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ZAE – 2025
Mainstream fashion reduces cultural identity to trends, stripping away authenticity. ZAE preserves it by transforming original Pakistani artwork into wearable stories, collaborating with local artists who are mostly women, and using innovative sublimation printing to embed heritage and meaning into every piece. Studio Instructor Michele Kahane Designers Alizeh Khan
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Re:GO – 2025
Re:GO is an everyday running shoe brand designed for Master Runners—those over 40 who prioritize safety, stability, and comfort over raw performance. At the heart of Re:GO is our patent-pending Re:Gradient Sole™, that offers the right balance of cushioning and control—especially for runners with overpronation or stride patterns that need extra support. Built for runners who keep showing up, our shoes are designed with care to help you feel like yourself—strong, steady, and supported, mile after mile. Studio Instructor Michele Kahane Johann Verheem Designers Karina Garza Cano Esha Rao Angie Sun
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