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May your fall break be as peaceful as the sunrise through the windows of your favorite studio π
May your fall break be as peaceful as the sunrise through the windows of your favorite studio π
One minute and three seconds of Fall at NC State. ππ
When we say Design is for everyone, we mean β¨πe v e r y o n eπβ¨
Thank you for turning out for #NCStatePrideFest, Wolfpack! π³οΈβππΊπ«Ά
When we say Design is for everyone, we mean β¨πe v e r y o n eπβ¨
Thank you for turning out for #NCStatePrideFest, Wolfpack! π³οΈβππΊπ«Ά
The week might be ending, but great design is timeless. π
What happens when innovative design meets cutting-edge analysis? π‘π
This year, NC Stateβs Master of Graphic & Experience Design (MGXD) students partnered with the @ncstate Laboratory for Analytic Sciences (LAS) to reimagine how analysts tackle challenges at every stage of their careers.
While the students were eager to start the assignment, LAS wanted to ensure they had the tools necessary to tackle this complicated task. Led by Professor Helen Armstrong, the graduate students were divided into four groups and given a persona along with a fictional scenario.
Students also interviewed real-world intelligence analysts to understand how these pain points affect daily workflows. Taking this information, they set about their work via user experience (UX) design methods to research and develop innovative solutions that addressed user pain points and unique design criteria.
LAS mentors met with students multiple times both virtually and in person to answer questions and to give feedback on prototypes created.
Learn more about the four prototypes developed by Professor Armstrong`s students in our bio!
What happens when innovative design meets cutting-edge analysis? π‘π
This year, NC Stateβs Master of Graphic & Experience Design (MGXD) students partnered with the @ncstate Laboratory for Analytic Sciences (LAS) to reimagine how analysts tackle challenges at every stage of their careers.
While the students were eager to start the assignment, LAS wanted to ensure they had the tools necessary to tackle this complicated task. Led by Professor Helen Armstrong, the graduate students were divided into four groups and given a persona along with a fictional scenario.
Students also interviewed real-world intelligence analysts to understand how these pain points affect daily workflows. Taking this information, they set about their work via user experience (UX) design methods to research and develop innovative solutions that addressed user pain points and unique design criteria.
LAS mentors met with students multiple times both virtually and in person to answer questions and to give feedback on prototypes created.
Learn more about the four prototypes developed by Professor Armstrong`s students in our bio!
Once more, @ncstatelaep students are bringing home national awards! ππΊ
The Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning is thrilled to share that student teams won @nationalasla awards for the fourth year in a row. Since 2020, student teams in the Master of Landscape Architecture program have won 12 awards nationally.
βοΈ About the Projects:
πΈ The Long Marsh Forward: Adaptive Regeneration of Belvilleβs Riverfront
π Honor Award | General Design
π Students: Ryan Anderson, Associate ASLA; Hannah Clarke, Student ASLA
π§βπ« Faculty Advisors: Andrew Fox, FASLA; Claire Henkel, Associate ASLA
πΈ Riverside Revival: Urban Design Strategies for Coastal Development
π Honor Award | Urban Design
π Students: Jules Mainor, Student ASLA; Anna Desmone, Student ASLA; Jui Dudhiya, Associate ASLA; Tatiana Veloso, Associate ASLA; Omori Yui, Student International ASLA
π§βπ« Faculty Advisors: Andrew Fox, FASLA; Claire Henkel, Associate ASLA
π Learn more about the winning projects in our bio!
Once more, @ncstatelaep students are bringing home national awards! ππΊ
The Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning is thrilled to share that student teams won @nationalasla awards for the fourth year in a row. Since 2020, student teams in the Master of Landscape Architecture program have won 12 awards nationally.
βοΈ About the Projects:
πΈ The Long Marsh Forward: Adaptive Regeneration of Belvilleβs Riverfront
π Honor Award | General Design
π Students: Ryan Anderson, Associate ASLA; Hannah Clarke, Student ASLA
π§βπ« Faculty Advisors: Andrew Fox, FASLA; Claire Henkel, Associate ASLA
πΈ Riverside Revival: Urban Design Strategies for Coastal Development
π Honor Award | Urban Design
π Students: Jules Mainor, Student ASLA; Anna Desmone, Student ASLA; Jui Dudhiya, Associate ASLA; Tatiana Veloso, Associate ASLA; Omori Yui, Student International ASLA
π§βπ« Faculty Advisors: Andrew Fox, FASLA; Claire Henkel, Associate ASLA
π Learn more about the winning projects in our bio!
Happy #919Day to everyone who drives around Raleigh telling their friends, "Hey, I know who designed that!" ππΊ
We all do that, right? π€
J.S. Dorton Arena is easily one of the most iconic buildings in Raleigh, designed by architect and founding professor at the School of Design, Matthew Nowicki. Sadly, he was killed in an airplane crash before the construction phase, and local architect William Henley Dietrick supervised the completion of the arena using Nowicki`s innovative design. Incorporating an unusual elliptical design by Matthew Nowicki, the arena was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on April 11, 1973.
The building`s structure is unique, featuring a cable-supported saddle-shaped roof in tension, held up by parabolic concrete arches in compression. The arches cross about 20 feet above ground level and continue underground, where the ends of the arches are held together by more steel cables in tension.
πΈ: @ncsulibraries Special Collections
Happy #919Day to everyone who drives around Raleigh telling their friends, "Hey, I know who designed that!" ππΊ
We all do that, right? π€
J.S. Dorton Arena is easily one of the most iconic buildings in Raleigh, designed by architect and founding professor at the School of Design, Matthew Nowicki. Sadly, he was killed in an airplane crash before the construction phase, and local architect William Henley Dietrick supervised the completion of the arena using Nowicki`s innovative design. Incorporating an unusual elliptical design by Matthew Nowicki, the arena was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on April 11, 1973.
The building`s structure is unique, featuring a cable-supported saddle-shaped roof in tension, held up by parabolic concrete arches in compression. The arches cross about 20 feet above ground level and continue underground, where the ends of the arches are held together by more steel cables in tension.
πΈ: @ncsulibraries Special Collections
Reds, whites, rains. π΄βͺοΈβοΈ
Soon. ππ
A letter to our newest Designers. ππΎ
The process of design might have ups and downs, but feeling at home with the College of Design is constant. To the students of #NCState28 and everyone who has yet to join us, weβre so glad youβre here! Hereβs to everything youβre bound to create.
Love, @NCStateDesign.
A letter to our newest Designers. ππΎ
The process of design might have ups and downs, but feeling at home with the College of Design is constant. To the students of #NCState28 and everyone who has yet to join us, weβre so glad youβre here! Hereβs to everything youβre bound to create.
Love, @NCStateDesign.
π΅π±πΊ The College of Design is thrilled to invite you to the Maciej & Stanislawa Nowicki Symposium & Exhibition, presented by the NC State School of Architecture, in collaboration with esteemed partners including the Polish-American Club of the Triangle and @polishculturalinstituteny.
π Friday, September 13, 2024
π James B. Hunt, Jr. Library, NC State University, Raleigh, NC
Join us for a full day of engaging discussions, insightful presentations, and a Saturday tour, celebrating the profound impact of Maciej and Stanislawa Nowicki on American and Polish architecture.
This event will explore their legacy, including Stanislawa`s groundbreaking role as the first female professor of architecture in the U.S., and Maciejβs innovative collaborations.
π Event Highlights:
π‘ Morning Sessions: Conversations with experts, including a talk with Peter Nowicki.
π Afternoon Sessions: Explore topics like Polandβs influence on modernism in North Carolina and the innovative design of Dorton Arena.
π€ Evening Reception & Exhibition Opening: Connect with thought leaders and enjoy an exclusive exhibition walk.
π½οΈ The Polish-American Club of the Triangle will generously provide food and refreshments.
This is a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of architecture, history, and culture.
π RSVP in our bio to secure your spot and be part of this enriching experience!
π΅π±πΊ The College of Design is thrilled to invite you to the Maciej & Stanislawa Nowicki Symposium & Exhibition, presented by the NC State School of Architecture, in collaboration with esteemed partners including the Polish-American Club of the Triangle and @polishculturalinstituteny.
π Friday, September 13, 2024
π James B. Hunt, Jr. Library, NC State University, Raleigh, NC
Join us for a full day of engaging discussions, insightful presentations, and a Saturday tour, celebrating the profound impact of Maciej and Stanislawa Nowicki on American and Polish architecture.
This event will explore their legacy, including Stanislawa`s groundbreaking role as the first female professor of architecture in the U.S., and Maciejβs innovative collaborations.
π Event Highlights:
π‘ Morning Sessions: Conversations with experts, including a talk with Peter Nowicki.
π Afternoon Sessions: Explore topics like Polandβs influence on modernism in North Carolina and the innovative design of Dorton Arena.
π€ Evening Reception & Exhibition Opening: Connect with thought leaders and enjoy an exclusive exhibition walk.
π½οΈ The Polish-American Club of the Triangle will generously provide food and refreshments.
This is a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of architecture, history, and culture.
π RSVP in our bio to secure your spot and be part of this enriching experience!
Congratulations to Industrial Design alumnus Danny Wang for winning the @idsadesign Student Merit Award for the South district! ππ
This means Danny will compete at the International Design Conference & Education Symposium in Austin, Texas for the national award.
"As people, we often become stagnant and complacent with how things are, forgetting to ask ourselves how things could be," says Danny.
"As a designer, it is my responsibility to ask these `what if` questions that lead to new and unique experiences. I am very experimental with shapes and forms, often finding value in sparking new conversations rather than adhering to the status quo. My goal is to create evocative designs, that require a precise harmony between function, aesthetics, and user experience."
π Read about the winning projects:
π Micro-Mobility: AXL Micro-mobility is a micro car optimized for the American market. This micro-mobility solution is capable of high-speed travel by extending its wheels while in motion, offering stability on highways while being space-efficient in cities. The design language also echoes this theme of motion with aggressive diagonal lines and open spaces around the wheels.
π Tiara: Tiara is a personal electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring device that helps chronic migraine users proactively anticipate and prevent the onset of migraine attacks. The device detects brain wave activities associated with migraine attacks, allowing the user to effectively prevent/prepare for the headache phase hours beforehand. The device is meant for daily monitoring applications, so the design resembles a fashion accessory with soft pillow forms and functional fabric decor.
β³ Smart Timer: Boasting a one-finger activation method, the Smart Timer allows home bakers to not need to wash both hands before setting a timer. The Smart Timer takes our traditional understanding of a kitchen timer and ushers it into modernity. The goal was not to design a replacement for the kitchen timer (a phone timer app would suffice for that purpose) but to elevate this quintessential product to meet the user experience standards that modern industrial design demands.
π» Visit dannyw.com for more!
Congratulations to Industrial Design alumnus Danny Wang for winning the @idsadesign Student Merit Award for the South district! ππ
This means Danny will compete at the International Design Conference & Education Symposium in Austin, Texas for the national award.
"As people, we often become stagnant and complacent with how things are, forgetting to ask ourselves how things could be," says Danny.
"As a designer, it is my responsibility to ask these `what if` questions that lead to new and unique experiences. I am very experimental with shapes and forms, often finding value in sparking new conversations rather than adhering to the status quo. My goal is to create evocative designs, that require a precise harmony between function, aesthetics, and user experience."
π Read about the winning projects:
π Micro-Mobility: AXL Micro-mobility is a micro car optimized for the American market. This micro-mobility solution is capable of high-speed travel by extending its wheels while in motion, offering stability on highways while being space-efficient in cities. The design language also echoes this theme of motion with aggressive diagonal lines and open spaces around the wheels.
π Tiara: Tiara is a personal electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring device that helps chronic migraine users proactively anticipate and prevent the onset of migraine attacks. The device detects brain wave activities associated with migraine attacks, allowing the user to effectively prevent/prepare for the headache phase hours beforehand. The device is meant for daily monitoring applications, so the design resembles a fashion accessory with soft pillow forms and functional fabric decor.
β³ Smart Timer: Boasting a one-finger activation method, the Smart Timer allows home bakers to not need to wash both hands before setting a timer. The Smart Timer takes our traditional understanding of a kitchen timer and ushers it into modernity. The goal was not to design a replacement for the kitchen timer (a phone timer app would suffice for that purpose) but to elevate this quintessential product to meet the user experience standards that modern industrial design demands.
π» Visit dannyw.com for more!
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