Parsons School of Design - The New School

Overview

Parsons School of Design, part of The New School, is a renowned private art and design college located in New York City's Greenwich Village. Founded in 1896 by painter William Merritt Chase, it is one of the oldest design schools in the United States. The school is recognized for its pioneering programs in disciplines such as fashion design, interior design, advertising, graphic design, and lighting design, emphasizing the integration of creative education with social responsibility and activism.

Offering a broad array of undergraduate and graduate degree programs across multiple departments, the institution also supports interdisciplinary studies and engagement with other divisions of The New School. With a strong connection to media, notably featured in the reality TV show Project Runway, Parsons nurtures a diverse academic environment that brings together aspiring artists, designers, and professionals seeking real-world impact through innovative design thinking.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 212-229-5600
• Website: newschool.edu
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/parsons-school-of-design

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Design
• Innovation
• Media
• Sustainability
• Creative industries
• Transdisciplinary design
• Design innovation
• Artistic experimentation
• Design for social good
• Fashion design
• Fashion and social change
• Design and technology
• Media arts
• Interdisciplinary design education
• Art and design
• Interior architecture
• Textile design
• Pro bono design work
• Innovative teaching methods
• Community engagement
• Fashion technology
• Design education
• Interior design
• Higher education
• Digital media
• Lighting design
• Graphic arts
• Design research
• Social justice in design
• Fashion innovation
• Digital design tools
• Visual communication
• Fashion sustainability
• Interdisciplinary opportunities
• Art and social justice
• Digital tools in art
• Community projects
• Digital fabrication in design
• Interactive design
• Community design projects
• Global design education
• Community-centered design
• Design curriculum
• Digital innovation in art
• Digital media arts
• Art and technology
• Design-build projects
• Social impact
• Digital fabrication
• Artistic practice
• Multidisciplinary education
• Artistic expression
• Creative collaboration
• Social impact design
• Design-build initiatives
• Art and design education
• Creative problem solving
• Graphic design
• Digital technology in design
• Sustainable design
• Artistic experimentation in education
• Fashion industry
• Fashion programs
• Design thinking
• User-centered design
• Colleges, universities, and professional schools
• Product design
• Continuing education
• Environmental services
• Renewables & environment
• Apparel & fashion
• Architecture & planning
• Education
• Education management

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• Conversant (ValueClick)
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• DreamHost SSL
• Drupal
• Ektron
• Emma
• Eventbrite
• Facebook Custom Audiences
• Facebook Login (Connect)
• Facebook Widget
• GitHub Hosting
• Gmail
• Google AdSense
• Google Analytics
• Google Apps
• Google Dynamic Remarketing
• Google Font API
• Google Maps
• Google Maps (Non Paid Users)
• Google Play
• Google Tag Manager
• HeapAnalytics
• Hotjar
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• Liferay
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• Multilingual
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• Python
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• React Redux
• Remote
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Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• The New School