NewSchool of Architecture & Design

Raúl Díaz is an Architect and Principal at RNT architects and has been a Contributing Faculty member at Newschool of Architecture and Design for over 25 years teaching Design Studios. He is currently teaching second year in the Graduate Program. He’s also served as a studio critic and visiting instructor for CalPoly San Luis Obispo, Woodbury University, Design Institute of Sa...

Raised within an Indigenous community, Neshaaw Osuna-Sutton is an undergraduate student pursuing his Bachelor of Architecture at NewSchool of Architecture & Design. His path to architecture began quietly, through a simple curiosity about design. Looking at the facade of his local library, he began questioning its form and discovered there was an entire field dedicated to ...

Deny Ehrlich is a graphic designer, brand consultant and educator. The principal of Deny Ehrlich Branding, Deny has over 30 years of both international and local experience backed by well-respected academic credentials (a Master’s in Graphic Design from Pratt Institute, NYC). She has also been an instructor of graphic design and advertising for over 20 years, working at both ...

We love our partnership with AIGA San Diego Tijuana, a collaboration built on our shared dedication to the local design community. By joining forces, we are expanding the ways we support emerging creatives and bringing new, dynamic opportunities directly to our campus.

At the heart of this partnership is a shared commitment to student-focused programming. Together with...

Dear NewSchool Community,

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved faculty colleague, Donald Sondys, on August 14, 2026. Don was a treasured member of the NewSchool of Architecture & Design community, and his loss will be deeply felt by his colleagues, students, and the broader design world.

Don dedicated over 40 ...