About Design Innovation at Kent State
Design Innovation (DI) at Kent State University is a university-wide initiative that unites people, ideas, and resources to help our community solve real-world problems through interdisciplinary collaboration.
The Design Innovation Toolkit
We believe design innovation is both an approach and a mindset. DI at Kent State incorporates human-centered design, design thinking, and innovation strategies to help foster creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, and fearless collaboration.
Core Strategies
Become a Fearless Collaborator
Discover endless opportunities for innovation and collaboration at the DI Hub, Kent State's largest makerspace and innovation accelerator.
Owned By All, Shared By All
Impactathon: Design for Extremes
Join DI and the Ycenter for “Impactathon: Design for Extremes” a two-day experiential bootcamp designed to take participants through the process of breaking down a complex problem and turning an idea into an actionable solution and finally making a business model for it. It's Free! No experience needed!
Interdisciplinary Projects Team Brings New Dimension to Video
A team of four students from the School of Emerging Media and Technology in the Interdisciplinary Projects course pioneered the use of Depthkit 3D video at Kent State and created an engaging dance video in collaboration with the School of Theatre and Dance and Design Innovation.
Exploring the Intersection of Art, Math, and Innovation
Stephen Gagola Jr., a mathematician, retired professor, and lifelong learner, has transformed his passion for abstract mathematical concepts into tangible creations at Kent State University’s Design Innovation (DI) Hub. His innovative project, rooted in Latin cubes, demonstrates how the DI Hub empowers members to turn intellectual ideas into physical realities.
DI Hub Now Open Every 4th Saturday!
Exciting news for creators, innovators, and collaborators in the Kent State community! The Design Innovation (DI) Hub and Reactor makerspace are now open on the 4th Saturday of every month, from 10 AM to 5 PM, providing you with even more opportunities to bring your ideas to life.
Veteran to Visionary: Joe Sepesy's Creative Journey at the DI Hub
Meet Joe Sepesy, a retired educator, Vietnam veteran, and now an inventive game designer, whose journey at the Kent State University Design Innovation (DI) Hub exemplifies the transformative power of community, creativity, and cutting-edge resources.