Telesis (ˈte-lə-səs) is an award-winning student-produced journal from the University of Oklahoma’s Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture. Originally launched in the 1970s by OU students, the journal ran for several years before being discontinued. In the 2018–2019 academic year, Gibbs College students revived Telesis with the theme “Design Against” (2019), marking a new era of critical inquiry and creative expression. Since its revival, six additional issues have been published: Metamedia (2020), Isolation (2021), Habitation (2022), Adaptive Practice (2023), The Essence (2024), and Unfold (2025), each exploring timely themes at the intersection of design, society, and the built environment.
Telesis is currently led by student editor Felipe Flores with support from Dr. Angela Person.
Telesis has earned the following awards and honors since 2019:
Seven editions of Telesis are available for purchase: "Unfold" (2025), “The Essence” (2024), “Adaptive Practice” (2023), “Habitation” (2022), “Isolation” (2021), “Metamedia” (2020), and “Design Against” (2019).
To learn more, contact Felipe Flores (ff@ou.edu).
All proceeds benefit the Telesis student organization. The Telesis student organization can be reached at telesisou@gmail.com.
