Center for Emerging 

Media Design and Development

 Emerging Media Design and Development Design Thinking

Design Thinking 

Emerging Media Design and Development Transmedia Storytelling

Transmedia Storytelling 

Emerging Media and Design Human-Computer Interaction 

Human-Computer Interaction  

Our Stories

At the Center for Emerging Media Design & Development, we believe in the power of human-centered design and storytelling to solve big problems. We bring together journalists, computer scientists, artists, writers, designers, and programmers to tackle real-world problems using technology and digital media. 


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Our Projects

Our program explores ways to learn, both inside and outside the classroom. Every EMDD student joins a student team that partners with a community organization to help them tackle real-world problems. Using research, storytelling, and design, our students present solutions that our project partners can implement in their organizations.

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Our Students

From English studies to Computer Science, our students come from all backgrounds to build upon their disciplines and develop skillsets of the 21st century. With Graduate Assistantship opportunities that make grad school affordable, EMDD is a program committed to working for you.


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Meet Our Faculty

The faculty in Emerging Media and Design are innovative mentors who blend industry expertise with creative vision to prepare students for the evolving world of digital media and design.


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Our Alumni

Darik Hall

“EMDD taught me invaluable tools that have enabled me to better strategize and make business designs that have directly impacted my bottom line.”

Alexis Kiesel 

“EMDD helped me discover my passion and find a full-time position that aligns with that passion. I’m endlessly grateful for my EMDD experience, cohort, and professors!”

Jordan Patterson 

“Being a part of EMDD was easily my greatest experience spent in school. This opportunity allowed me to customize my own graduate experience.”

Center for Emerging Media Design and Development

Art and Journalism Building (AJ)
Room 390
Muncie, IN 47303

8am - 5pm, M-F

(765) 285-8229