Design Department

We are home to Animation and Digital Media, Game Design and Development, Graphic Design and Interactive Media, Industrial Design, Interior Design, and Master's in Design programs.
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Welcome to the Design Department!

We are one of two departments that make up the School of Art & Design at UW-Stout. The School of Art & Design is proud to be the largest art and design higher education entity in the entire upper Midwest, consisting of more than 1,000 students and 65 faculty who are actively engaged in various forms of creativity and innovation.

With award-winning and nationally-recognized programs and students, our hands-on, polytechnic-infused curriculum fosters an environment for creative problem solving and self-expression. We invite you to connect online with questions or visit us in person so you can tour our fantastic facilities and meet with our wonderful faculty.

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M.F.A. Design

Combine your passions for practical problem-solving and innovative teaching.
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Destination Weekend celebrates students at entrepreneur, athletic, fine arts events Featured Image

Destination Weekend celebrates students at entrepreneur, athletic, fine arts events

Featured events include STEM-X, Made@Stout Pop-Up Market, Fashion Without Fabric on April 11
Board game renaissance: UW-Stout professor puts the pieces in place for successful game design business Featured Image

Board game renaissance: UW-Stout professor puts the pieces in place for successful game design business

Dave Beck’s Paverson Games creates elaborate, concept-driven games with the help of other talented faculty
Year of Design celebration central to UW-Stout's spring 2026 event schedule Featured Image

Year of Design celebration central to UW-Stout's spring 2026 event schedule

Community invited to exhibitions, civic and literary conversations, film screenings and performances