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  • Aviva Shulem

    Part-time Associate Teaching Professor

    Email
    shulema@newschool.edu

    Office Location
    A - 66 West 12th Street

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    Aviva Shulem

    Profile

    Aviva Maya Shulem has been involved in design from an early age. In 1998, she made her way to New York City, where she embarked on a successful career in the design industry. After completing her studies at Parsons School of Design in 2002, she joined Donghia, Inc., focusing on designing furniture, lighting, and home accessories. Later, she expanded her expertise at Swarovski LTD, managing product design and development while collaborating with influential figures in art, architecture, design, and technology. In 2014, Aviva established Aviva Maya Design, a design-consulting studio. As an adjunct faculty member, she partners with non-profits and design studios, providing her expertise in design, training, product design development, management, and brand strategy for home products and interior styling. Aviva's design approach revolves around artisanal and handcrafted goods while exploring contemporary digital fabrication trends and innovations. Aviva enjoys working with students and is passionate about sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm. Her research interests span various areas, including design and technology, human-centered and universal design, biomaterials, social responsibility, and fair trade.

    Degrees Held

    BFA, Product Design, Parsons School of Design

    Certification, Healthier Materials & Sustainable Building 

     

    Research Interests

    product design, design and technology, smart materials & sustainability, bio design, social responsibilty, fair trade, fashion and technology

    Awards And Honors

    - Nomination for Distinguished University Teaching Award Nominee 2023

    - Nomination for Distinguished University Teaching Award Finalist 2021

    - Nomination for Distinguished University Teaching Award Nominee 2020

    - Nomination for Distinguished University Teaching Award Nominee 2018

    - Cotton Tree KAPOK (China Design Award) 2015 "Product Design Award" ‘Flow’ Chandelier design commission for Zhongshan Haolida Lighting Co .,LTD

    - IDSA (Industrial Designers Society of America) Student Merit Award 2002

    Portfolio

    Aviva Maya Shulem Design Studio

    First Year, Space & Materiality, Students' work

    Current Courses

    Digital Fabrication: Body
    PUFY 1243, Spring 2025

    Space/Materiality
    PUFY 1020, Spring 2025

    Future Courses

    Space/Materiality
    PUFY 1020, Summer 2025

    Past Courses

    Space/Materiality
    PUFY 1020, Fall 2024

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