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.
Hushen – 2025
Hushen is a pocket-sized aroma diffuser designed to support emotional well-being through the power of scent and memory. Created for people who feel overwhelmed or disconnected, Hushen offers a discreet, press-activated escape — anchoring users to moments that bring comfort, nostalgia, and emotional grounding. Whether it’s the scent of a childhood home or a vacation by the sea, each experience is personalized and intentionally embedded through daily rituals. More than just a wellness tool, Hushen invites users to step away, reset, and reconnect with the version of themselves that feels most at peace. Studio Instructor Johann Verheem Designers Michelle Goldman…
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YAP – 2025
YAP is a web app streamlining designer-manufacturer communication with standardized tech packs, real-time updates, version control, and automated approvals. Unlike Techpacker, which focuses on tech pack creation, YAP enhances collaboration and AI-driven automation to minimize errors and speed up production. By boosting efficiency, transparency, and sustainability, YAP builds a more ethical, profitable, and resilient supply chain in Latin America. Studio Instructor Johann Verheem Designers Anika Schutt
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FocalP – 2025
FocalP is built on a mission to transform sustainability in takeout food packaging—by design, not default. Rooted in circular economy principles and waste-reduction strategies, FocalP empowers food businesses to make smarter, greener packaging decisions that align with both operational needs and environmental goals. Designed for cost-conscious, impact-driven restaurants, cafes, and food brands, the platform uses AI to match users with the most cost-effective, performance-aligned packaging options from verified suppliers. No more overbuying, confusing specs, or settling for generic solutions. Studio Instructor Putri Trisulo Designers Tik Kulrattanrak
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Crew Culture – 2025
Crew Culture is an NYC-based consultancy that connects streetwear brands with the communities shaping the culture. Through our workshops, activations, and insights, we help brands build authentic, lasting relationships with creators and fans. Our goal is to bring selected communities in direct communication with decision-makers from streetwear brands, leading to the exchange of ideas that will have meaningful social impact, while nurturing the next generation of streetwear enthusiasts. Studio Instructor Putri Trisulo Designers Ashthon Duncan Matteo Salomoni
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BridgeAn M&A – 2025
BridgeAn M&A is an AI-driven deal sourcing platform that helps M&A advisors streamline the sourcing process, reduce mismatched outreach, and improve deal qualities. By leveraging intelligent matching algorithm, comprehensive matching analysis, and transparent AI insights, the BridgeAn empowers M&A advisors to make faster, data-informed decisions. It also enhances collaboration with investors by providing curated matches backed by strategic rationale. Designed for scalability and trust, the system aims to replace manual workflows with adaptive, user-centric tools—ultimately increasing deal sourcing efficiency and stakeholder confidence across the M&A lifecycle. Studio Instructor Putri Trisulo Designers Sharon Shen
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Stir-Fri – 2025
Stir-Fri transforms grocery shopping into a fun, time-saving, and stress-free experience. The platform empowers busy urban shoppers to make intentional food choices that save money, reduce waste, and bring joy to the kitchen. By combining personalized habit-building, gentle behavioral nudges, and vibrant community support, Stir-Fri makes mindful grocery shopping effortless. Users discover the satisfaction of spending wisely while creating less waste, all without adding complexity to their busy lives. Stir-Fri isn’t just about what people buy; it’s about revolutionizing how they purchase, prepare, and share food. Stir-Fri helps members rediscover the pleasure of purposeful shopping that benefits their wallets, well-being,…
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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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