Meet Desharr Saddler and 2025 Senior Exhibition project ClubHaus
This is one in a series of online interviews with MIAD seniors, who share their thoughts about their 2025 Senior Exhibition project and their MIAD education.
Desharr Saddler ’25 (Product Design) is from Milwaukee.
What is your “elevator pitch” for your senior exhibition project?
“ClubHaus” is an educational platform that gives children an introduction to the world of design. By integrating physical and digital tools, it exposes them to design fields like industrial, interior and graphic design – areas rarely covered in early education. This approach fosters creativity, empathy and problem-solving skills through play, laying the groundwork for both career readiness and personal development.
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Desharr Saddler, “Clubhaus!”, 2025.
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Desharr Saddler, “Clubhaus!”, 2025.
Anything you’d like to share about yourself or MIAD?
The journey I’ve had at MIAD has been one of continuous learning and growth. I’ve faced challenges that have forced me to dig deeper into my own resilience, but those challenges also pushed me to become more focused and determined. From taking a step back after an academic setback to immersing myself in industry internships, every experience has contributed to my growth as both a designer and a person. With the support of my professors, the financial help from my scholarship and the guidance from MKE Fellows, I’ve been able to get back on track and make the most of every opportunity.
I’ve had two design internships at Weyco Group, most recently as a color and materials design intern, and an offer of employment there.
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