Department Studio Space
The MFA Products of Design studio space, designed by architect Andrea Steele, features innovative classrooms with moving walls, a massive kitchen, and loads of natural light.
Where are we located?
We are located in the heart of the popular Chelsea neighborhood in Manhattan. (We are just a couple blocks from the 1/2/3 and F/M trains!)
What is nearby?
Chelsea hosts myriad places perfect for design students. Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods are steps away for groceries. Close to 100 art galleries are open for visitors. And tons of restaurants line every street and avenue in the district.
What tools and equipment do students use?
Students each have dedicated desks and storage areas, and all of our classroom tables and marker boards are on wheels for maximum flexibility. Next door, the Visible Futures Lab makerspace features:
State-of-the-art digital fabrication machines (3D printers, scanners, printers/cutters, etc.)
Fully-equipped wood shop
Sewing, soldering/electronics machines and equipment
Machine tools, hand tools, specialty tools
If you’re in NYC, come by to take a tour. In the meantime, enjoy some snapshots of the space below:
Students working at their desks in our north studio.
Students collaborating at their desks in the north studio.
Student desks in the south studio.
Students at their desks in our mid-studio.
A lecture in our north classroom.
Students present finished work in our north classroom.
A workshop in our south classroom.
Studio time in our south classroom.
Our convertible spaces accommodate both large and small gatherings.
Reception at Products of Design.
Students working in the Visible Futures Lab. See more here.
The studio is centered around a full kitchen, accessible to students 24/7.
Our department gallery, showcasing student work.
If you’re in NYC, come by to take the tour!