Applications for FALL 2025 are now open
Theses
Our MA Theses are working proof of concepts and research and development reports. Please contact designers directly for more information.
(Documents date back to 1996 and will be added as time and resources permit)
2024 Project Smart Threads
Device to help children aged 3-5 years old learn to dress independently and appropriately for the weather and given circumstances.
TEAM
Haiyeng Tan, M.A.
Tessa Board, M.A.
Jingyao Nie, M.A.
Alyssa Malabanan Suba, M.A.
CLASS OF 2024
2024 Project MapIt
Indoor and Outdoor Augmented Reality navigation app tailored to enhance campus orientation and wayfinding.
2024 Project Ecostep
Specialized tiles strategically placed to encourage physical activity while harnessing the kinetic energy generated by user movement thus enhancing well-being and contributing to a more sustainable society.
TEAM
Jonathan Tambaoan, M.A.
Snigdha Jain, M.A.
Chloe Zhen, M.A.
Divya Mittal, M.A.
TEAM
Kushal Sheshadri, M.A.
Akhilesh Naidu, M.A.
Maryam Alaeifard, M.A.
Jonathan Crescenzo, M.A.
2023 Project UNite
Communication app to build social capacity among Cal State East Bay students, and connect them to information on events, jobs, housing, and carpooling.
2023 Project Kindamo
Combating body dissatisfaction and eating habits caused by social networks in young population.
2023 The Beauty of You
Two- part experience using technology to connect users with AAPI characters and promote positive media representation.
2023 Project Grow Along
Virtual Pet-raising Mobile App for Couples to Enhance Communication and Grow Together.
TEAM
Palak Kothari, M.A.
Shravan Gururaj, M.A.
Khadija Badshah, M.A.
TEAM
Ferdi Augusta, M.A.
Ayushi Ranjan, M.A.
Pedro F. Zamora Pinzon, M.A.
TEAM
Xiqian Li, M.A.
Shruti Rajan Umrotkar, M.A.
Alakananda Thurlapati, M.A.
TEAM
Chelsea Cresencia, M.A.
Gabriel Naoum, M.A.
Harry Sio, M.A.
Jim Lin, M.A.
CLASS OF 2023
CLASS OF 2022
2022 Project Hodo
Mobile AI recommendation application for trip recommendations based on travel personalities.
TEAM
Charmi Chovatia, M.A.
Soumya Sharma, M.A.
Nikita Gokhale, M.A.
2022 LuVoTem
Emotionally responsive lighting environment using voice control.
2022 Project Experiential Sound
System combining music responsive, generative visual art and a wearable vest containing reactive haptic vibrations.
TEAM
Christopher Bastian, M.A.
Jonathan Sjelin, M.A.
TEAM
Lynn Green, M.A.
Fengping Xiong, M.A.
