UT 430 - FALL 2025
UT STRATEGIC DESIGN & URBAN SYSTEMS
URBAN TECHNOLOGY
UT 430 - FALL 2025PROFESSORS
Wonyoung So, Bryan BoyerThis culminating studio challenges students to address an urban need of their choosing by understanding existing systems and then intervening with a tangible proposal that creates opportunity for the strategic realignment of the existing system. Students extend their abilities in interaction and service design to address the organizational, business, policy/law, and other macro implications of their proposals in a conscientious and sensitive manner.
STUDENTS
Eric Li, Owen Woertink, Theo Berry, William Richardson, Adil Nazarov
PROFESSORS
Wonyoung So, Bryan Boyer
Explores the cultural significance of local food systems at Eastern Market in Detroit. Utilizing the existing nonprofit network at Eastern market, our EMCA program leverages the current client base and gives directly back to producers. This business plan provides extra preseason funding and endorsement for small farmers. Upliftinglocal food narratives and generating culture around Eastern Market produce. EMCA spotlights farmers and their goods, with media and interactive experiences tailored to excite and build local food sovereignty.
STUDENTS
Rongyu Shen, Richard Li, Sean Kim, Norris Hsu
PROFESSOR
Wonyoung So, Bryan Boyer
Newtrality is a set of responses to a near-future vision towards carbon neutrality for Detroit's Eastern Market by 2030. Incorporating technologies, these responses aim to reduce carbon emission in all 3 scopes and raise increased awareness on carbon blind spots and excess carbon in logistics, which we hope to contribute to a more sustainable future through improved everyday practices.