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May 1st, 2026, 4pm–7pm Wooster Hall, SUNY New Paltz

The Design Show 2026 celebrates the work of graduating students from the MA in Digital Design & Fabrication and the BFA Graphic Design programs in the Department of Design at SUNY New Paltz.

MA Digital Design & Fabrication Senior Thesis Project

The MA Digital Design & Fabrication (DDF) degree prepares students to utilize modern digital fabrication methods in the design and fabrication process. Through an approach that blurs traditional boundaries between art, engineering, design, fabrication, and science, MA students’ final work demonstrates a range of additive manufacturing and fabrication techniques.

BFA Graphic Design Senior Thesis Project

The BFA Graphic Design Thesis is a year-long, focused exploration of a student-selected topic. In two semesters, students investigate a subject, develop a proposal, engage in design research methods, and create final design outcomes through iterative processes. Students gain experience in visual problem-solving and critical thinking while connecting their design skills to audiences and professional design practices.

Additional Thanks

We would like to recognize the individuals who have worked to make this year’s design show & promotional materials possible.

Thesis Advisors

  • Amy Papaelias
  • Woojin Lee

Portfolio Advisors

  • Etsuko Rosenblum
  • Kristoff Lalicki

Digital Design & Fabrication Faculty 2025-2026

  • Chad Bridgewater, Assistant Professor, Program Director (Spring 26)
  • Michael Curry, Lecturer
  • Sarah Heitmeyer, Adjunct Instructor
  • Aaron Nelson, Associate Professor, Program Director (Fall 25)
  • Kat Wilson, Director, Hudson Valley Additive Manufacturing Center
  • Jake Pennisi, Adjunct Instructor
  • Nic O’Connor, Adjunct Instructor

Graphic Design Faculty 2025-2026

  • Chris Andreola, Adjunct Instructor
  • Dinah Fried, Adjunct Instructor
  • Anne Galperin, Associate Professor, Program Director, Dept. of Design Chair
  • Shauna Keating, Adjunct Instructor
  • Joshua Korenblat, Associate Professor
  • Kristoff Lalicki, Adjunct Instructor, Portfolio Advisor
  • Woojin Lee, Assistant Professor, Thesis Advisor
  • Amy Papaelias, Associate Professor, Thesis Advisor
  • Etsuko Rosenblum, Adjunct Instructor, Portfolio Advisor

Additional Thanks to

  • Peter Demuth, Academic Computing Support
  • Alanna Dukes, Administrative Assistant, Design
  • Keith Ferris, Graphic Design Instructional Support Technician
  • Ben Kellogg, Digital Fabrication Lab Instructional Support Technician
  • Jim Lyons, Jeff Baker, Bill Mulligan, and Print Services
  • Michael Losquadro, Photography Lighting & Post-Production
  • The Office of the Dean of the School of Fine & Performing Arts
  • OLB & EIH Buildings Custodial Staff
  • Sodexo Catering
  • Campus Auxiliary Services, Inc.

Design Show 26 Branding Team

  • Tyler Boggi
  • Christian Schaible
  • Cindy Shochat
  • Faith Wilson
  • Xindha Yaeger

Website Design & Development

  • Tyler Boggi

Printed Catalog

  • Xindha Yaeger

Social Media

  • Faith Wilson

Posters and Brand Coordination

  • Christian Schaible

Photography & Motion Design

  • Cindy Shochat

Website Template Development

  • Kristoff Lalicki

Colophon

This site uses the fonts Rustica from TipoType, Beastly by James Edmondson from OH no Type Co. and Suttura by Octavio Pardo from the Rosetta Type Foundry.
This site is built using Astro.
See the site’s source code on GitHub.