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The Portfolio Difference: How Furman’s MASD Program Prepares Designers to Stand Out

Grace Van Rij remembers the moment she first heard about the Master of Arts in Strategic Design (MASD). The program first caught her eye during her undergraduate years at Furman. Even without an art background, she immediately knew it was the right fit.   Anne Heaton Sanders knew from an early age...

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Go Further: Engaged Learning through Furman Graduate Programs (Furman Engaged)

Furman Engaged is a daylong event dedicated to highlighting students' diverse and immersive learning experiences that are the cornerstone of The Furman Advantage. Join Furman University Graduate Studies for "Go Further: Engaged Learning through Furman...

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Industry Tour: MASD Gets to Know EP+Co

Students of Furman’s Master of Arts in Strategic Design (MASD) don’t just graduate with an impressive portfolio and a strong network of industry connections. Throughout the program, they build valuable relationships with industry professionals, gaining...

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The Winning Formula: Furman University’s Sleep When You’re Dead 24-Hour Design Challenge

Imagine diving headfirst into a whirlwind of creativity, sleep deprivation, and pure adrenaline—that's the essence of Furman University's 24-Hour Sleep When You're Dead Challenge. This year it showcased the creative talent of Michael Kline, Ashlyn...

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A Look Inside Furman University’s Portfolio Course in Strategic Design

For the captivating introduction to season 4 of the Go Further Podcast, host and co-host, McNeill Mullikin and Simran Goel, sat down with the director of the Master of Arts in Strategic Design program, Marta...

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Furman University’s Go Further Podcast Wraps Up Season 3

[caption id="attachment_540" align="alignright" width="318"] Go Further cohost, Graduate Assistant, and Master of Arts in Strategic Design student, Simran Goel.[/caption] Furman University's Go Further podcast wrapped up last semester (fall 2023) with a solid season finale,...

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Wordsmiths or Algorithms: Who Holds the Key to Compelling Copy?

 Advancements in technology are constantly happening and shaping the future, but one of the biggest game changers in the copywriting field has recently surfaced: artificial intelligence (AI). Once it hit the internet, the debate around...

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Furman University’s Strategic Design Students Spotlight: Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail in One-Minute Commercial

In the dynamic world of strategic design, where creativity meets innovation, students of Furman University's Master of Arts in Strategic Design program are pushing boundaries and reshaping narratives. Recently, three talented students, Anne Heaton Sanders,...

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Exploring the Art of Typography: Furman University’s Immersive Journey in Visual Communication

Led by Professor Emily Price, an expert marketing consultant, Furman University's Master of Arts in Strategic Design Typography class, type as message, immerses students in the intricate world of visual communication through typography. By leveraging...

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Unleashing Creative Potential: Art of Story in the Master of Arts in Strategic Design Program

Furman University's Master of Arts in Strategic Design program offers a transformative experience for students, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the creative field. One of the program's standout courses...

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