Fueling Innovation

Community engagement with social impact

The Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design at Indiana University is commited to shaping the future of creativity by fueling innovation and business. From imagination to implementation, we strive to engage with our community and make a difference.

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Digital Fabrication

The MAD LABS (Makerspace for Art + Design) are the digital fabrication labs for the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design. The facilities support the curricular needs of all units in the school, but are also available to students, staff, and faculty members from across the university.

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Collaborative Design

Interior Design students at IU explored design schemes of a new facility for New Hope for Families, a local nonprofit organization that supports families experiencing homelessness.

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Retail Merchandising

The Indiana University Center for Innovative Merchandising builds strategic partnerships between the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture and Design and the retail merchandising industry.

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Creative Partnerships

Faculty and students from the textiles/fibers area came together to work with the Lotus Festival on their 25th anniversary backdrop “Convocation.”

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Join the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design community and help shape the future of creativity through collaboration and innovation.

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