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April 3, 2019
The New School + #SXSW: Maya Georgieva, Director of Digital Learning at The New School, Discusses Design Principles for XR Education
XR is generally used as a term to encompass the vast possibilities of reality warping technology, which includes VR, AR, and more. As Director of Digital Learning and the XReality Center at The New School, Maya Georgieva is an expert in digital and immersive education, and recently gave a talk during #SXSWedu focused on how educators can create compelling immersive learning experiences. “Stepping Into the Story: Design Principles for XR”…
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March 27, 2019
The New School + #SXSW: Omer Ashano, BFA Jazz and Contemporary Music ’18, Performs Genre-Defying Music
As one of the largest music festivals in the world, #SXSW offers musicians, performers, and artists the chance to play their music for new audiences in unique settings. This year, Omer Ashano, BFA Jazz and Contemporary Music ‘18, made his festival debut with his band OSOG. “The opportunity we were given to have seven shows during the festival meant a great deal for us, and we hope to see the…
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March 21, 2019
The New School + #SXSW: Parsons School of Fashion Presents Partnership with U.N. Population Fund
Three years ago, the School of Fashion at Parsons School of Design restructured its entire BFA Fashion Design curriculum, introducing four new educational pathways for students: Collection, Materiality, Fashion Product, and Systems and Society. In a recent panel discussion at SXSW 2019, Brendan McCarthy, director of Systems and Materiality, highlighted an innovative partnership that evolved out of the new pathways established at Parsons. “It might seem unusual to have a…
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March 21, 2019
The New School + #SXSW: Faculty, Alumni, and Students Showcase Innovative, Interdisciplinary Projects
Every March, thousands of people, and almost as many brands, descend upon Austin, Texas, for the annual #SXSW Interactive Festival. For the last five years, The New School has been well represented at the film, music, and innovation conference by faculty, alumni, and students, and this year was no different. Ranging from panel discussions about the future of blockchain, diversity in fashion, and new gender identities in media to film…
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March 15, 2019
The New School + #SXSW: Parsons Alum Vanessa Kincaid Wants to Utilize Blockchain for the Growth of AR/VR Technology
Science fiction movies and books have long predicted that in the future, people will move seamlessly between virtual reality and the physical world. During a panel discussion at #SXSW, “How the Future of VR & AR Will Be Unleashed Through Blockchain,” it became clear that the future is now. Featuring Vanessa Kincaid, BBA Strategic Design & Management '10, and currently the Chief Brand Officer at Littlstar, a VR company, the…
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March 13, 2019
The New School + #SXSW: Mindy Fullilove Presents 400 Years of Inequality
2019 is the 400th anniversary of when the first Africans who were sold into bondage landed in North America. In recognition of this historic moment, Mindy Fullilove, Professor of Urban Policy and Health, along with other New School professors, are leading an effort to observe the anniversary, and use the attention to renew and strengthen the struggle for full emancipation, equity, and justice. Fullilove spoke about her important work during…
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March 13, 2019
The New School + #SXSW: Charles Yust, Design and Technology ’08, Creates New Ways to Engage with Art
San Francisco’s Museum of Modern Art’s exhibition of René Magritte in 2018 included more than 20 artworks by the artist that were shown for the first time ever in the U.S. The exhibit also included something else a bit more unusual for a museum--an interactive gallery with six augmented reality interactions that allowed visitors to explore Magritte’s work through a new lens. Charles Yust, Design and Technology ‘08, is the…
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March 12, 2019
The New School + #SXSW: Benjamin Chase, Design and Technology ’08, Leads Immersive Conversation about Finding Solutions for Healthcare Issues
To improve health in the U.S., we should focus on tackling larger systems or shifting individual choices? We should think of technology as a business opportunity or a public utility? These were just a few of the many fascinating questions asked by Benjamin Chase, Design and Technology ‘08, and current Managing Director of IDEO.org, during “Design for Health: Moving to Application,” an interactive discussion during #SXSW. With a yellow line…
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March 12, 2019
The New School + #SXSW: Parsons Professor Harpreet Sareen Wins Innovation Award in Speculative Design
A new water monitoring device named Argus has been named the #SXSW Interactive Innovation Award winner in the Speculative Design category. Created by Parsons assistant professor Harpreet Sareen, Argus is a plant with DNA nanosensors inside the leaves that are capable of detecting lead in water in real time. “We have been working on this project for close to two years, so being at #SXSW with other people who have…
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March 11, 2019
The New School + #SXSW: Myles Loftin, Photography ’20, is Shifting Narratives Through Art
Generation Z is often defined as people born between the mid-1990’s and the early 2000’s. During a panel discussion at #SXSW, Myles Loftin, Photography ‘20, shed light on what it means to be a creative Gen Z’er, and what his generation is doing to change existing narratives through art. “People in our generation are unapologetically themselves, and doing a lot to break down barriers that people in previous generations have…
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March 10, 2019
The New School + #SXSW: Maya Wiley Believes Collaboration Between Cities Will Help Solve Problems and Bolster Innovation
If cities begin to collaborate on finding solutions for urgent problems, they will not only create benefits for citizens, but spur innovation and growth as well. That was the main takeaway from the “Unleashing Cities’ Collective Superpower” panel at #SXSW that featured Maya Wiley, Senior Vice President for Social Justice and Henry Cohen Professor of Urban Policy and Management at The New School. She was joined by moderator Nicole Flatow,…
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March 9, 2019
The New School + #SXSW: Kim Jenkins, Parsons Faculty and Alum, Highlights Need for Diversity in Fashion on Panel Discussion
Since 2016, The New School has offered a “Fashion and Race” course thanks to Kim Jenkins, Fashion Studies ‘13. As a part-time faculty member in the School of Art and Design History and Theory, Jenkins is focused on advocating for better representation and opportunities for people of color who work in fashion. At the 2019 SXSW conference in Austin, Texas, she spoke on the “Feminist Rising: Why Brands Must Take…
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March 9, 2019
The New School + #SXSW: Karen Maine, Eugene Lang ’08, Premieres Debut Feature Film “Yes, God, Yes”
After co-writing the indie comedy Obvious Child, Karen Maine, BA Liberal Arts ‘08, wrote a deeply personal screenplay that would eventually become her directorial debut, Yes, God, Yes, which had its world premiere in Austin, Texas, at #SXSW2019. Set in the early 2000’s, and starring Stranger Things’ Natalia Dyer as Alice, a sixteen-year-old Catholic schoolgirl, the film follows her character as she goes on a mysterious religious retreat after trying…
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March 15, 2018
The New School + #SXSW: Morgan Saint, BFA Illustration ’16, Speaks Different Artistic Languages
During the recording sessions for her yet-to-be-titled debut album, Morgan Saint caught herself explaining her desired sound in visual terms. It's only natural, given her background as a painter, illustrator, photographer, and writer. "When I make music, I see it in layers and colors like a painting," said Saint, BFA Illustration '16. "When I'm in the studio, and I'm and looking for the right sound, I'll ask for warmth in the…
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March 15, 2018
The New School + #SXSW: Leah Schrager, MFA Fine Arts ’15, Takes Power from the Art World with Sexualized Selfies
Some people who sift through Leah Schrager’s Instagram accounts say the images she posts — selfies that range from the edgy and impressionistic to the brazenly sexual — are too sexy to be art. But, as Schrager observes, there’s plenty of sexy images in the art world — it’s just that men are usually the ones presenting them, and typically within the confines of the “exclusive and elitist” gallery spaces.…
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March 13, 2018
The New School + #SXSW: Faculty Members Talk A.I. for Social Good at XPRIZE Futurecasting Workshop
Speaking to a crowd of captivated futurists at the Speakeasy in Downtown Austin at #SXSW, Peter Asaro warned of a future in which “autonomous weapon systems are delegated with the authority to initiate the use of lethal force” — in other words, a world where killer robots get to decide who lives and dies. Even if you haven’t seen Terminator or The Matrix, that reality isn’t hard to imagine: using…
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March 13, 2018
The New School + #SXSW: Faculty and Alumni Share Perspectives on Technology for Social Good
The exuberance for new design and technology has been a dominant feature of #SXSW, with thousands of badge-wielding attendees lining up to see the latest innovations in artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality and gaming at the annual conference in Austin, Texas. But the enthusiasm has dimmed this year as the downsides of technology — including the failure of social media to deal with the damaging effects of fake news and the dangers…
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March 12, 2018
The New School + #SXSW: Maya Wiley Urges Digital Equity and Sanctuary
The next census will be taken in 2020, and for the first time ever, most Americans will be counted online. Millions of people will be asked to register their age, sex, race, religion, income, and place of residence, among other self-identifying information, over the Internet. While going online is cost-effective, it's far from full proof: roughly 20 percent of Americans don’t have broadband Internet access at home. That leaves the…
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March 11, 2018
The New School + #SXSW: Parsons’ Hala A. Malak and Joelle Firzli Named Honorary Winners of SXSW EDU Competition
The ongoing Syrian civil war has caused the displacement of more than half of the country’s 22 million citizens. Pushed out of their homes and with no place to turn, many refugees live in tents designed to last for three to six months. The problem with this solution? The average displacement lasts 17 years. To address this issue, Hala A. Malak, Professor of Strategic Design and Management at Parsons School…
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March 10, 2018
The New School + #SXSW: Parsons’ Open Style Lab Designs for People of All Abilities
Every day, millions of New Yorkers take the subway — and complain about it. For Christina Mallon, a young professional living in New York City, the crush of fellow passengers and delayed arrivals aren’t her biggest worry — it’s getting on the subway. Mallon, who has flail arm syndrome, a form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), faces the daily challenge of swiping her MetroCard at the subway turnstile. With the…
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