Anyone who thinks they have a great idea for a new game is encouraged to take part in “Let’s Make the Rules: A Game Creation Experience” – an event that seeks to bring together neurodiverse and neurotypical individuals.   The challenge takes place from noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 5, at the Design Innovation Hub and will help to kick off April as Autism Acceptance Month. The event is developed by Kent State University’s Neurodiversity Research Initiative, sponsored by the Brain Health Research Institute and supported by the Design Innovation Initiative.What makes this event differ...

Kent, OH – Kent State University welcomed  Thijs Verhaar and Lyske Gais to the Kent Campus on Wednesday, March 20 in Rockwell Hall. Sponsored by the Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series, Verhaar and Gais gave an engaging presentation and workshop about “Revolutionizing The Way of Knitwear Development.”Thijs Verhaar, founder of Knitwear Lab, a knit design lab and consultancy, also designs for his own label, Thijs Verhaar Knitwear. With over 30 years in industrial knitting, his creations are inspired by the vibrant colors and geometric patterns found in European culture and design. Ly...