School of Design

The Joseph Ballay Center for Design Fusion at Carnegie Mellon University is a transdisciplinary platform that aims to foster a new mindset for innovation. With a focus on design thinking and supportive methods, the center addresses complex social, cultural, ecological, and technological issues to inspire progress and positive impact. Founded through an endowment from Professor Emeritus Joseph Ballay and his wife Sue, the center expands the presence of design expertise and outreach at CMU, advancing unique approaches to problem-solving, collaboration, curricular innovation, scholarship, and research.

The School of Design at CMU offers a range of undergraduate and master's degrees, as well as a doctoral program. Through the Joseph Ballay Center for Design Fusion, the school leverages and transforms existing creative practices across CMU in the arts, humanities, sciences, and business to establish a new paradigm for design-led innovation. With a commitment to holistic transdisciplinary practices, the center provides a flexible platform for students and faculty to address current and future challenges and make a meaningful impact on society.

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