Built upon a strong tradition of forward-thinking design education, we’re continuing our legacy as a globally recognized leader in design.
Built upon a strong tradition of forward-thinking design education, we’re continuing our legacy as a globally recognized leader in design. For example, in the Visual Communication Design program, you’ll strategize new ways for businesses to speak to their customers. In the Industrial Design program, you’ll develop new products and bring them to market for companies like Philips, Knoll and Umbra. In Fashion Design, you’ll receive an extraordinary introduction into the fast-paced, creative and energetic fashion industry.
Design has the power to shape our future, and when you study at the cutting edge, the future is in your hands.
Our School of Design & Engineering emphasizes in-depth exploration of individual design and engineering disciplines, while encouraging interdisciplinary communication and collaboration.
Step into the future of fashion with the 2025 Thomas Jefferson University Annual Student Design Fashion Show. The unforgettable night featured original collections by graduating fashion design students — from first sketches to the final stitch, student designers transformed their dreams into bold, runway-ready looks.
One major highlight of each school year is Jefferson’s Annual Fashion Design Film where we proudly showcase the incredible work of our graduating seniors in Fashion Design.
Visual Communication Design and Occupational Therapy students collaborated with industry partner Carousel Connections to help young adults with disabilities live independent and healthy lives, in their Inclusive Design elective.
For more than a decade, the Center has conducted research projects and educational events related to design, applied engineering, and business aspects of inkjet textile printing technologies. Surface imaging is about creating imagery in various physical forms using a variety of digital printing technologies, including “direct surface imaging” on porous and non-porous substrates and “fabrication printing” through material deposition and subtraction printing technologies (laser and 3D printing).
The Lawrence N. Field DEC Center at Jefferson’s Kanbar College of Design, Engineering, and Commerce (DEC) is a one-of-a-kind building created to foster collaboration. Here, you’ll learn and work in a dynamic environment that literally transforms to fit your curriculum. With flexible, project-focused workspaces and breakout areas, the DEC Center is the hub of NEXUS Learning™.
