Our alumni have made significant impacts across diverse sectors including technology, healthcare, education, and design consultancy. Armed with a robust understanding of design principles and analytical skills, they are equipped to lead in dynamic and ever-evolving environments. The diverse career trajectories of our graduates reflect the versatility and depth of their training, showcasing their ability to drive thoughtful solutions in a range of industries.
Meet Our Alumni
Our alumni embody the pioneering spirit of interdisciplinary innovation, applying their insights to drive meaningful change across various fields. From digital transformation consultants leveraging human-centered design to solve complex business challenges, to educators shaping the minds of future generations, our graduates demonstrate the power of a Design Science education. Equipped with skills in product management, persona development, and a deep understanding of multiple disciplines, they navigate today’s multifaceted problems with agility and creativity.
We invite you to meet some of them to see how their U-M experiences have empowered them to make a significant impact in their professions.
Gregory Caputo
Senior Consultant Digital Transformation
U-M Engineering, BSE Mechanical Engineering 2015
U-M Engineering, M.S. Design Science, Integrative Systems – Design 2016
Seda McKilligan
Iowa State University
Professor and Associate Dean
Middle East Technical University, B.Sc. Industrial Product Design, 2001
University of Michigan, MFA Industrial Design, 2005
University of Michigan, Ph.D. Design Science, 2010
John Meluso
Vermont Complex Systems Centre, University of Vermont
OCEAN Postdoctoral Fellow
Cornell University, BS Engineering Physics, 2014
University of Michigan, MS Design Science, 2017
University of Michigan, PhD Design Science, 2020