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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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Designing Your Own Path: The Personalized Experience of the MASD Program

The Master of Arts in Strategic Design (MASD) program is built on the understanding that every student’s path is unique. Whether balancing full‑time careers, family responsibilities or a desire to accelerate into the design field...

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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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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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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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Student Spotlight: Oliver Smith (MASD ’23)

Oliver Smith, a Furman University M.A. in Strategic Design student from Seattle, Washington discusses their introduction into the field of design and the support, mentorship and cooperation he has experienced while studying in the program....

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