Dr. Ryan Whitby

Instructor

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Biography

Ryan Whitby is a designer and co-founder of a multidisciplinary design studio known as post-. His work spans architecture, interactive systems, and generative technologies, exploring the intersection of computational processes and material expression. His drawing practices include parametric design and artificial intelligence, alongside digital fabrication. Whitby's projects aim to translate digital logic into physical experiences. Before founding post-, he served as a senior designer at SOFTlab in New York City, where he led design realization for large-scale installations and public artworks globally. He currently teaches design studios and advanced electives focusing on emerging design methodologies at Cornell AAP. Whitby holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Ohio State University and a Master of Architecture from Pratt Institute.

Research Interests

Experience

Visiting Critic

2022-08-01 — Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Teaching design studios and advanced electives, focusing on emerging design methodologies.

Co-founder

— Present

post- •

Leading multidisciplinary design projects across architecture and interactive systems.

Senior Designer

— Present

SOFTlab • New York City

Led design realization for large-scale installations and public artworks globally.

Awards

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Design Teaching Fellowship

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Individual Grant

Courses

Design ARCH 1101 Design II ARCH 1102 Design III ARCH 2101 Option Studio: Dreamlands ARCH 5115 Special Topics Visual Representation: Artificial Assemblies ARCH 4509

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Portfolio (SlideRoom)
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture