Department of Product Design News

Sports Product Design Professor and Program Founder Susan Sokolowski talks with OPB Think Out Loud about her trailblazing career and what she sees as the big trends, challenges, and future of this industry, from sustainable fabrics to equipment for athletes with disabilities.

Sports Product Design students Lisa Ly, Austin Molina, and Louie Kochever talked with KGW8 about their Olympic gear designs.

Product Design '25 graduate Audrey Saing is drawn to the product design field because it lets her apply research in a hands-on way. Read more about her journey through the program.

For 2025 graduate Eli Mikiten, product design means helping people stay active and live better.

The School of Art + Design's Departments of Product Design and Jewelry, with Kiersten Munchinger and Alida Bevirt co-teaching the class, offered a one-of-a-kind studio experience. With help from the annual Tinker Hatfield Award for Innovation, the two departments brought to life the 5Rings studio, a unique class combining a collaborative, interdepartmental studio with a unique, international sporting event: the Olympics.