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Presented by MA Design Research, Writing, and Criticism

D-Crit Thesis Symposium and 2NDFL Issue Two Launch

May 15, 2026; 5:00 - 8:00pm
Two people stand on a small auditorium stage holding microphones, speaking in front of a large red projection screen that reads “FL: 2ND DISPATCHES FROM D-CRIT,” with “CLASS OF 2025” circled in the upper right. Two mid-century-style armchairs sit behind them, and the tops of audience members’ heads are visible in the foreground.

Faculty MCs Eric Schwartau and Jon Key introduce last year's 2NDFL Launch and class of 2025 Thesis Symposium

SVA Theatre

333 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10011
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Join MA Design Research, Writing, and Criticism (D-Crit) for rapid-fire thesis presentations, sharp dispatches, and the launch of 2NDFL Issue Two—celebrating the D-Crit class of 2026.


The program will feature short readings and conversation exploring the shifting contours of design, culture, and society, followed by a reception and publication launch in the lobby.


Please note: this page will be updated as details are finalized.


Featured thesis presentations from the class of 2026 include:


  • Mo Alabi
  • Tash Nikol Smith
  • Vlad Ilkevich
  • Deborah Doering
  • July Winters


Additional faculty and alumni participants to be announced, including department chair Molly Heintz, lead thesis advisor Alex de Looz, Eric Schwartau, Brian Droitcour, and more.


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