Creative problem solving in Evanston, Illinois

Segal Design Institute, located at 2133 Sheridan Road in Evanston, Illinois, is a hub for innovation and creativity in the field of design. Through programs like the Master of Product Design and Development Management (mpd²), students learn to use tools like user observation to understand the needs of the people they are designing for. With a team-based approach to education, students collaborate to solve real-world problems in product, interaction, service, and business design. Projects at Segal Design Institute have led to impactful solutions, such as the Alligator Tail, a safety device for wheelchair users, and a video game controller for patients with hemiplegia. Students also worked on CattleTECH, a system to improve visibility and grazing for a cooperative farm in Thailand.

The Department of Performance Studies at Evanston, Illinois, United States is a dynamic and innovative university department dedicated to the study and practice of performance in all its forms. From theatre and dance to music and spoken word, our faculty and students explore the ways in which performance shapes and reflects culture, society, and identity. Through rigorous academic study and hands-on creative work, students in our department develop critical thinking skills, artistic abilities, and a deep understanding of the power of performance to change hearts and minds. Join us at the Department of Performance Studies and discover the transformative potential of live performance.