Texas Design Journal

01/09/2023

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Open Leadership Positions:
* Creative Director
* Design Thinking Lead
* Managing Editor

01/09/2023

A big hello from Texas Design Journal! But first, let's not be rude.

Texas Design Journal is UT's first scholarly Journal dedicated to design-centric research. As a student organization, we hope to foster a creative and innovative community that tackles topics of interest through a design perspective. Our members use design frameworks to explore their own individual topics and then articulate their findings in the form of articles. Ultimately these articles are compiled and then published as new editions of the Texas Design Journal.

If you have a curiosity about anything(like literally anything) and would like to explore that curiosity then TDJ might be the place for you. We can give you the tools and feedback to develop a design-centric framework/method to articulate your curiosity. And then help you revise, polish, and ultimately publish your articulated curiosity.

Above all, TDJ is a place that fosters ideas through design-centric frameworks. If the idea of writing and developing research is not so exciting, or if you have no idea what design is, or better yet if “design-centric frameworks” sound like something we made up, be assured we welcome members who are curious above all. So please if these words tickle your brain, check us out!

15/05/2023

And now for the moment you have all been waiting for… Volume 3 is here!

None of this would have been possible without our wonderful staff writers, editors, and visual designers for their hard work throughout the year. Thank you all for your continued dedication and enthusiasm during the entire process.

Volume 3 is titled “Intertwined” to showcase the interconnected nature of design in various worlds, particularly the digital one. In this edition of our journal, you will find articles about artificial intelligence, human interaction with technology, and more. We hope that you, the reader, learn something new, feel inspired to start conversations with those around you, and embrace your ability to challenge the status quo.

TSW Index: https://repositories.lib.utexas.edu/handle/2152/118937

Team: Joyce Huang, Anagha Kenikar, Jimmia Tabe, Parth Ghawghawe, Gayathri Ramesh, Kathy Chang, Maju Marinho, Elton Martinez, Annabelle Freeman, Stephanie Ornelas, Phoebe Lin, Kelly Yin, Isaiah Trevino

10/11/2022

Take a look inside TDJ’s first few meetings of the Fall 2022 semester!
Our workshops have focused on different themes each week featuring empathy, ideation, and research thus far.

We appreciate all of our members for coming out each week. It has been incredibly fun getting to know everyone, and we are excited to see your articles progress!

08/05/2022

Volume Two is officially here!

We want to thank both our staff writers and visual designers for their hard work over the past year. V2 is aptly titled, "Atmosphere," addressing the dynamic and everchanging field of design. In our second edition, you'll find articles covering the beginning of our journal, food insecurity, sustainability, and many more pertinent topics. We hope that you, the reader, can discover something new, whether it be an innovation or insight that seeks to challenge the status quo.

TSW Index: https://repositories.lib.utexas.edu/handle/2152/113960

Team: Neil Potnis, Jixuan (Sean) Feng, Ranjan Veludandi, Parth Ghawghawe, Joyce Huang, Guillermo Cervantes, Aishini Damaraju, Parth Dargan, Ryan Jacob, Anagha Kenikar, Vaishnavi Lakshmanan, Nina Lemieux, Bruce Luo, Maria Julia Marinho, Linda Nguyen, Eshna Parikh, Gayathri Ramesh, Mariana Rios, Tanvi Shah, Riya Solanki, Jimmia Tabe, Ameya Telang, Roger Zhong

27/04/2022

Learn about the beginnings of Texas Design Journal from Co-founder and outgoing Editor in Chief, Neil Potnis. https://www.texasdesignjournal.com/post/a-faith-in-imagination-beginning-texas-design-journal

My first phone call was to Sean. I’d been cooped up in the bedroom of my Katy home for two months due to the COVID-19 pandemic and had been brewing on an idea to begin a student journal for design research. At the time, the design community at UT Austin was just finding its footing with programs s...

21/04/2022

Read our latest article covering an MA of Design in Health project addressing food insecurity in Austin, TX. https://www.texasdesignjournal.com/post/the-roaming-grocer

Collaborators: Nina Lemieux, Divya Jain, Nikhil Mahadevan, Ashlyn Anthony, Daphne Hancock Project Overview In the Fall of 2022, a team of five students in the Master of Design focused in Health program at The University of Texas at Austin joined together to better understand food insecurity in Austi...

18/04/2022

With a kick-off to our , here's a sneak peek at one of our essays from the upcoming volume 2! https://www.texasdesignjournal.com/post/understanding-healthcare-design-thinking-what-is-it-and-what-are-its-implications

Design thinking has become widespread in many industries, including the healthcare system, where it's become especially prevalent. In 2015, the University of Texas Dell School of Medicine collaborated with the UT College of Fine Arts to create the Design Institute for Health. The Design Institute fo...

28/03/2022

Yesterday's outdoor excursion at Pease Park ft. a beautiful mosaic at the end!

21/02/2022

We've officially kicked off our visual design process for Volume Two! Excited to be back at the AHG and we can't wait to share our work on April 17th!

13/02/2022

The application closes TONIGHT at 11:59 pm cst! We're excited to meet you all and if you have any questions, feel free to reach out. See you soon! Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8y32lbPdyr6ihtzF6jvzoxJgztBaMxC2Wcrxmws5j8ocMpQ/viewform

10/02/2022

Parth Ghawghawe breaks down our visual design process and what we're looking for this semester! Reminder that applications are due Feb 13, THIS SUNDAY at 11:59pm! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8y32lbPdyr6ihtzF6jvzoxJgztBaMxC2Wcrxmws5j8ocMpQ/viewform

26/01/2022

Hello again! TDJ is kicking off its recruitment season and would love to see you be a part of it! This semester, we are looking for visual designers to assist with our second volume. If you are interested or know of anyone who is, we'd love to talk to them!

Our application is attached and closes Thursday, Feb 10 at 11:59pm. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. We can't wait to meet you all!

Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8y32lbPdyr6ihtzF6jvzoxJgztBaMxC2Wcrxmws5j8ocMpQ/viewform

Application closes Feb 10 at 11:59 pm cst. Looking for Visual Designers!

15/11/2021

Huge shoutout to Dr. Jose Colucci for talking to our cohort about his time as the Director of Research and Development at the Design Institute for Health and as Associate Partner and Sr. Portfolio Manager at IDEO. We had an incredibly enriching discussion and are thankful for his time and contributions to the design industry over the past couple of decades!

10/11/2021

Had a great time at the Clay Imports studio for Austin Design Week! Here is a snap of Jimmia pondering the tilescape...

18/10/2021

Excited to be hosting our general meetings at the newly renovated design space at Anna Hiss Gymnasium! In our second general meeting, we discussed the types of research, credible sources, and played a little bit of ping pong at the collaboration space🏓

03/10/2021

10/2/21 | Taco Night+Jenga! TDJ dined and designed last night with various hors d'oeuvres and nutrients! Here are a few snaps from our night!

27/09/2021

That's a wrap on our design workshops! Our new Staff Writers dove deeper into the Academic Design Thinking process and how to begin conducting research for their topics. We're excited to share all of our ideas soon!

20/09/2021

Our first meeting of the year is in the books! We're excited to kick off our second volume learning about research, Academic Design Thinking, and rapid ideation. Thank you to all of our members for bringing their energy and here's to an amazing year🥂

12/09/2021

The application closes TONIGHT at 11:59 pm cst! We're excited to meet you all and if you have any questions, feel free to reach out. See you soon! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd080YHLjW24e8dHgUCuuu0nR85B-kh4bqPKryTMgmpKpubVg/viewform

Application closes September 12 @11:59 pm cst

08/09/2021

Interested in joining the Texas Design Journal? Then watch Neil and Sean answer your frequently asked questions! Applications close this Sunday at 11:59 pm...

06/09/2021

Our info session video is here! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. Applications are due this Sunday at 11:59pm! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd080YHLjW24e8dHgUCuuu0nR85B-kh4bqPKryTMgmpKpubVg/viewform

02/09/2021

As we continue our recruitment season, here are a few student experiences from our seniors on how they applied design to their internships this past summer! https://www.instagram.com/p/CTU8fklrGJl/

02/09/2021

Here are a few snaps from the Party on the Plaza from yesterday! We had a great time getting to meet you all and we can't wait to see you apply! Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd080YHLjW24e8dHgUCuuu0nR85B-kh4bqPKryTMgmpKpubVg/viewform

01/09/2021

Why join Texas Design Journal, you ask? Find out here! https://www.instagram.com/p/CTSCVdBLSTS/

31/08/2021

Our application is now open to new staff writers! We look forward to discussing design with you all in the coming weeks! Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd080YHLjW24e8dHgUCuuu0nR85B-kh4bqPKryTMgmpKpubVg/viewform

Application closes September 12 @11:59 pm cst

30/08/2021

Hello, hello! The Texas Design Journal is kicking off its 2021 Fall semester and we'd love to see you all be a part of it! If you're interested in discussing your experience in product design, then TDJ may be the place for you!

The Texas Design Journal is UT Austin's first scholarly journal dedicated to student product design research. We provide a platform for students to discuss their academic, extracurricular, and professional experiences in the field of design. Since design is such a broad field, we believe that any UT student can contribute to the journal with their design-related thoughts, ideas, and proposals!

Here is our official timeline for the upcoming recruitment season. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. We can't wait to meet you all!

Website: texasdesignjournal.com

18/08/2021

Parth Ghawghawe is the Creative Director of the Texas Design Journal. His roles include overseeing branding, creating visuals for social media, and designing the volumed journal to be submitted to the Texas ScholarWorks, UT's repository for scholarly research.

Parth seeks to work in the business world dealing with artwork or design. He has experience working with nonprofits and organizations and has worked mostly on the creative side. These experiences have taught him the importance of good design and how it impacts the user/viewer. More on Parth: https://www.instagram.com/p/CSu1qq1riRd/

12/08/2021

What are the common themes between art, engineering, and design? Find out in Wis Escher's article! https://texasproductdesign.wixsite.com/texasdesign/post/imagining-the-world-of-engineering-in-color

Symmetry signifies rest and binding, asymmetry motion and loosening, the one order and law, the other arbitrariness and accident, the one formal rigidity and constraint, the other life, play and freedom. - Dagobert Frey This journey begins with exploring the parallels between the worlds of art, engi...

09/08/2021

How does multimodal design affect our products and usability? Find out in Amy Li's new article covering inclusive design! https://texasproductdesign.wixsite.com/texasdesign/post/inclusive-multimodal-design

Multi-modal design is the building block of inclusive design thanks to its additional affordances and its ability to augment human-computer interaction. Common design research methodologies like eye-tracking and usability studies focus on what users can see. However, humans rarely experience the wor...