Anthony Deen

Anthony Deen is a Part-time Teaching Professor at Parsons School of Design, The New School. He co-founded the Master of Fine Arts in Design and Technology (MFADT) program and served as its first Director, teaching Design Studio, Thesis, and leading computer-based modeling and animation classes. Professionally, he co-founded the Lab at Rockwell Group, designing immersive environments and media installations since 2004. His clients include Central Park, the NYPD, NYU Langone Health, Northwell Health, and the World Trade Center.

Education:

• BFA from Cooper Union
• M. Arch from Parsons School of Design
• MA in Japanese and Chinese modern history

Research Interests: Anthony focuses on Sustainable Design, Immersive Media, and History and Design. His work explores digital immersion, predating modern gaming engines through his VRML graduate thesis, and integrates historical contexts into design practices.

Awards:

• Cannes Gold Lion
• International Design Award
• Spark Design Award
• SEGD Merit Award
• GOOD Design Award
• GOOD Green Design Award
• AIA-NY Project Award
• Lumen Award
• Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Finalist

Community and Advocacy: Anthony contributed to the EPA’s Gowanus Community Advisory Group and co-founded Gowanus By Design, an urban design advocacy group. His professional affiliations include AIA (Associate), SEGD, and IDSA.

Recent Courses:

• PSAM 5550 (Collab) - Fall 2025
• PGTE 5201 (Major Studio 2) - Spring 2025