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The Design Innovation (DI) Initiative at Kent State University
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New Voices, New Visions: DI’s Spring 2026 Creatives-in-Residence
New Voices, New Visions: DI’s Spring 2026 Creatives-in-Residence
The Design Innovation Initiative at Kent State University welcomes the second cohort of the DI Creatives‑in‑Residence (CIR) Program for the spring 2026
Biomimicry in Motion
Biomimicry in Motion
Isabella “Bella” Rudy, a junior fashion design major with a minor in marketing, transformed nature into wearable art through an ambitious biomimicry
Getting Started with DI
Book An Appointment: DI HUB Equipment
Book An Appointment: DI HUB Equipment
Design Innovation Website
Design Innovation Website
Learn about the DI Hub
Learn about the DI Hub
The DI HUB – formerly the 1971 Art Building – serves as the focal point for design innovation activities on Kent State University's Kent campus.As a key component of the Kent State University Design Innovation Ecosystem, the DI HUB’s ultimate goal is to activate a community of inquisitive collaborators and to facilitate cross-disciplinary communication and problem-solving. Learn more about the unique spaces and resources in the DI HUB by exploring the links below.
Become a DI Hub Member
Become a DI Hub Member
Membership to the Design Innovation Hub (DI HUB) gives you access to one of the most advanced makerspaces in the region and the collaborative spirit of the Design Innovation Initiative at Kent State.
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