Mixed-Initiative Design Lab.

About Us

Welcome to the Mixed Initiative Design Lab (MIDL, pronounced "middle") in the J. Mike Walker '66 Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University. We develop novel computational frameworks for the representation, presentation, and manipulation of information pertaining to the design of digital and physical artifacts. Our research is positioned at the intersection of computer-aided product design, human-computer interaction, and artificial intelligence. Our overarching goal is to augment human expression and creativity in product, industrial, and engineering design.

Please visit the MIDL YouTube Channel to watch short videos and presentations of our papers!

Areas of Interest

  • Geometric & Topological Modeling
  • Data Driven Design
  • Intelligent User Interfaces for Design
  • Cognitive Assistance for Creativity Support
  • Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality
  • Spatial Manipulation & Haptics
  • Collaborative Design
  • Computational Fabrication

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News

SME Blue Sky

Prof. Krishnamurthy selected as a finalist for the SME Blue Sky Competition at the NAMRC'53/MSEC 2025 conference. See the presentation

Notable Alumni

Prof. Krishnamurthy named one of 25 Notable Alumni of the Department of Design and Manufacturing at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India.