
Media and Immersive eXperience (MIX) Center graduate degrees
Transdisciplinary programs at the MIX
The Media and Immersive eXperience (MIX) Center in Mesa, Arizona, is home to transdisciplinary graduate programs from two different schools at the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts with courses from several other schools. The programs foster collaboration across fields through a shared core curriculum and bring designers, creators, developers, researchers and worldbuilders together in the creation of new worlds that take multiple forms.
Graduate degree programs

MS in media arts and sciences (extended reality technologies)
Immerse yourself in the creation of content for virtual, augmented and mixed realities with the School of Arts, Media and Engineering's Master of Science in media arts and sciences with a concentration in extended reality technologies.

MSD in design (experience design)
Prepare for careers in designing all kinds of experiences—games, extended and virtual realities, interactive environments and more—with The Design School's Master of Science in design (experience design).
What is XR?
Extended reality (XR) is an umbrella term that includes any intersection of digital and physical realities, including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR) and any immersive experiences that exist between these forms. These technologies and practices can result in a number of different product types, including video games, immersive cinema, data visualization applications for virtual reality mobile applications for augmented reality, physical spaces augmented with projection mapping or other interactive technologies, and many more.
People
Leadership
Interim Center Director and Associate Professor, ASU Media and Immersive eXperience (MIX) Center
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts- pilarski@asu.edu
- 126B Sun Devil HallTempe AZ
Assistant Director of Center Engagement
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts- Johanna.Richards@asu.edu
- 50 N Centennial DriveMea AZ
Director, Industry Relations
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts- stephanie.tomlin@asu.edu
- 50 North Centennial WayMesa AZ
MIX-affiliated research faculty
Associate Teaching Professor
Graphic Information Technology, The Polytechnic School- Christina.Carrasquilla@asu.edu
- 480-727-1105
- 7271 E Sonoran Arroyo Mall Santa Catalina #330EMesa AZ
Program Director (Narrative and Emerging Media) + Professor of Practice
The Sidney Poitier New American Film School- anonny@asu.edu
- ASU California Center 1111 S. Broadway Suite 100Los Angeles CA
Center Director and Associate Professor
Center for Science and the Imagination- edfinn@asu.edu
- 480-727-0710
- Center for Science and the Imagination Suite 102-02 Centerpoint, 660 S. Mill AveTempe AZ
Program Head of Interdisciplinary Design at the ASU California Center & Associate Professor of Graphic Design
The Design SchoolCo-Director of MSD Programs & Associate Professor of Immersive Experience Design
The Design SchoolAssociate Professor
School of Arts Media and Engineering- rlikamwa@asu.edu
- 950 S. Forest Mall Stauffer Communication ArtsTempe AZ
Assistant Professor
The Sidney Poitier New American Film School- meirelles@asu.edu
- 50 N Centennial WayMesa AZ
Associate Director for Research and Knowledge Enterprise & Professor of Design
The Design School- mauricio.mejia@asu.edu
- The Design SchoolTempe AZ
Professor of Practice
School of Music, Dance and Theatre- sortel@asu.edu
- West Hall mail code 0405Tempe AZ
Retired Faculty or Staff
Urban Climate Research Center- Cynthia.Selin@asu.edu
- 480-965-4349
- CSPO/ASU 1120 S Cady Mall Interdisciplinary B Wing Room 354BTEMPE AZ
Staff
Program Assistant Director, The Endless Lab for Games and Learning
HIDA The Endless Labs- b.akinrolabu@asu.edu
- 50 N Centennial WayMesa AZ
Events Technical Director, MIX Center
Herberger Institute for Design and the ArtsProduction Shop Coordinator
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts- Michael.L.Armstrong@asu.edu
- 50 N Centennial WayMesa AZ
Communications Program Coordinator
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts- aballon1@asu.edu
- 50 N. Centennial WayMesa AZ
Grad Program Student Svc Supp Coordinator
Herberger Institute for Design and the ArtsEquipment Coordinator
The Sidney Poitier New American Film School- lgiaquin@asu.edu
- 50 N. Centennial WayMesa AZ
Manager of Center Engagement
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts- ari.h.crummey@asu.edu
- 50 N Centennial WayMesa AZ
Academic Facilities Specialist
Herberger Institute for Design and the ArtsBusiness Operations Manager
Herberger Institute for Design and the ArtsDirector of Center Technology Operations (XR Center)
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts- rpottle@asu.edu
- 50 N Centennial WayMesa AZ
FabLab Coordinator
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts- Julian.Silva@asu.edu
- 50 N Centennial WayMesa AZ
Community Resource Liaison
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts- Trenton.Wagner@asu.edu
- 50 N. Centennial WayMesa AZ