Insights

Teaching notes, design guidance, and studio articles.

Design SI studio and team
Media

Press & Media

Selected publications, podcasts, magazine features, and films about Design SI’s work.

Exile Exhibits film preview
Journal

Exile Exhibits, a chronology of paintings 1997 to 2007

A film documenting Rouben Mohiuddin’s Exile Exhibits and a decade of paintings created from 1997 to 2007.

Assisted Living Design Research
Community

Assisted Living Design Research

Research and design studies for an assisted living environment centered on access, comfort, community, and daily well-being.

Architectural concept study board
Teaching

Design Foundations

Creativity is a cognitive ability and problem solving process that enables individuals to use their intelligence in a…

Custom home design concept
Journal

5 things you should know before building your custom home

1. FIND PHOTOREALISTIC RENDERING SPECIALISTS Before you build your new home, you are going to want to be…

Women's Shelter Rehabilitation Research
Community

Women's Shelter Rehabilitation Research

A study of safe, supportive shelter design, with research on recovery settings, privacy, shared space, and rehabilitation programs.

Residential design studio presentation board
Teaching

Design Studio

These courses focus on the design of residential, hospitality, commercial environments. Types of projects include restaurants, hotels, workplaces,…

Early design study
Journal

8 Reasons to hire a Design Professional

1. HELP YOU VISUALIZE YOUR DESIGN Designers are professionals who have the tools, training, and connections to products…

Chico Islamic Center
Community

Chico Islamic Center

A community center design that joins worship, gathering, education, and a distinct architectural identity.

Building system material assembly study
Teaching

Building Systems

Through observation and analysis, students develop an understanding of the importance of interior construction methods, materials, finishes, and…

Residential design study
Journal

Why you should consider a home designer

You’ll save time and money in the long run You’ll get their expertise and understanding of the overall…

SNEHA Children's Home
Community

SNEHA Children's Home

A grant design study for a children's home shaped by local climate, community needs, and low-impact building methods.

Detailed construction floor plan and schedules
Teaching

Construction Documents

These courses introduce students to the preparation of construction documents using AutoCAD. Students gain an overview of construction…

Rebuild Paradise
Community

Rebuild Paradise

Community research and adaptable home designs developed to support rebuilding in Paradise after the Camp Fire.