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This year, Art2Wear reimagined what a fashion show could be — trading the traditional runway for something far more intimate, experimental and alive.
In its 24th year, Art2Wear: Revive transformed @ncstategreggmuseum into a living, breathing showcase of wearable art. Designers imagined their models and looks as stationary exhibits, inviting the audience to slow down, look closer and truly engage with the stories embedded in every stitch, seam and silhouette.
Each room was a portal into the minds of NC State student designers — a series of distinct visions tied together by a shared spirit of innovation and craft. From intricate handwork and sustainable practices to cutting-edge materials and boundary-pushing silhouettes, every piece reflected what it means to revive: to question, reimagine, and give new life to ideas through design.
Art2Wear is more than a show — it`s a platform for future thinkers to challenge convention and connect with the community. Thank you to everyone who made this year’s event unforgettable.
This year, Art2Wear reimagined what a fashion show could be — trading the traditional runway for something far more intimate, experimental and alive.
In its 24th year, Art2Wear: Revive transformed @ncstategreggmuseum into a living, breathing showcase of wearable art. Designers imagined their models and looks as stationary exhibits, inviting the audience to slow down, look closer and truly engage with the stories embedded in every stitch, seam and silhouette.
Each room was a portal into the minds of NC State student designers — a series of distinct visions tied together by a shared spirit of innovation and craft. From intricate handwork and sustainable practices to cutting-edge materials and boundary-pushing silhouettes, every piece reflected what it means to revive: to question, reimagine, and give new life to ideas through design.
Art2Wear is more than a show — it`s a platform for future thinkers to challenge convention and connect with the community. Thank you to everyone who made this year’s event unforgettable.
Hi CoD! Check out the Instagram story on this account all day today for behind-the-scenes updates and content! Check out the @ncsuart2wear bio or at linker.ee/art2wear2025 for tickets, we still have tickets for the 9:00 pm show! Join us for a night of performance art, music, and mocktails! #art2wear
Hi CoD! Check out the Instagram story on this account all day today for behind-the-scenes updates and content! Check out the @ncsuart2wear bio or at linker.ee/art2wear2025 for tickets, we still have tickets for the 9:00 pm show! Join us for a night of performance art, music, and mocktails! #art2wear
LDOC at the COD perfectly encapsulates the journey from chaos to clarity. Thank you for a great semester, designers. 🫶🐺
LDOC at the COD perfectly encapsulates the journey from chaos to clarity. Thank you for a great semester, designers. 🫶🐺
What if you could walk through a house that never existed? 🏡
NC State Master of Architecture candidate Harshavardhan Raju brings the visionary, but never built, Slow House by Diller + Scofidio to life through a stunning digital rendering and narration.
Take the journey from door to window. From concept to experience.
What if you could walk through a house that never existed? 🏡
NC State Master of Architecture candidate Harshavardhan Raju brings the visionary, but never built, Slow House by Diller + Scofidio to life through a stunning digital rendering and narration.
Take the journey from door to window. From concept to experience.
The spring semester is coming to a close, and we`re celebrating by sharing recollections from the designers of #NCState25. 🎓🎉
Today, we`re highlighting Erin Secosky, who will soon be crossing the stage to receive her Bachelor of Graphic and Experience Design.
👩🎓🗣️ "In my life, one of the things I am most grateful for is the College of Design and the experiences, friendships, and opportunities it has given me.
In 2021, I was nervous about my decision to go to design school and devastated over the financially mediated reality that I would be staying in Raleigh for another four years.
But the College of Design proved all of my fears wrong.
I have so many shoutouts and memories, but I want to extend a special thank you to Tania Allen, for sharing my love for cartography, for supporting me through a hard time, and for providing me the opportunity to experiment with my personal style on The Student Publication. Thank you, Tania. You are truly a light and such a positive influence on all of your students.
As part of an independent study with Kermit Bailey, I`ve been working on a personal project called "La Fleur Qu`on Appelle Souci" (or more colloquially known as advicefordesignstudents.com).
This project is a deep dive into my relationship with mental health and design, as well as my thoughts on the industry and insights found in coffee chats I`ve had with professional designers. Meant to be an advice guide for underclassmen/incoming COD students, I hope that advicefordesignstudents.com can act as a reference book for the next generation of COD students."
📩 Are you a graduating designer of #NCState25? Share your recollection, along with any photos you`d like us to showcase! Just send us a DM to get started.
The spring semester is coming to a close, and we`re celebrating by sharing recollections from the designers of #NCState25. 🎓🎉
Today, we`re highlighting Erin Secosky, who will soon be crossing the stage to receive her Bachelor of Graphic and Experience Design.
👩🎓🗣️ "In my life, one of the things I am most grateful for is the College of Design and the experiences, friendships, and opportunities it has given me.
In 2021, I was nervous about my decision to go to design school and devastated over the financially mediated reality that I would be staying in Raleigh for another four years.
But the College of Design proved all of my fears wrong.
I have so many shoutouts and memories, but I want to extend a special thank you to Tania Allen, for sharing my love for cartography, for supporting me through a hard time, and for providing me the opportunity to experiment with my personal style on The Student Publication. Thank you, Tania. You are truly a light and such a positive influence on all of your students.
As part of an independent study with Kermit Bailey, I`ve been working on a personal project called "La Fleur Qu`on Appelle Souci" (or more colloquially known as advicefordesignstudents.com).
This project is a deep dive into my relationship with mental health and design, as well as my thoughts on the industry and insights found in coffee chats I`ve had with professional designers. Meant to be an advice guide for underclassmen/incoming COD students, I hope that advicefordesignstudents.com can act as a reference book for the next generation of COD students."
📩 Are you a graduating designer of #NCState25? Share your recollection, along with any photos you`d like us to showcase! Just send us a DM to get started.
Designers got pied. Totes got printed. Therapy dogs got so many pets.
Thanks to everyone who showed up and showed out for the Art of Giving — a student-led fundraiser supporting College of Design clubs, groups and activities. Your support = more creativity, more community and maybe fewer pies to the face (no promises). 🎨🐶🥧
Designers got pied. Totes got printed. Therapy dogs got so many pets.
Thanks to everyone who showed up and showed out for the Art of Giving — a student-led fundraiser supporting College of Design clubs, groups and activities. Your support = more creativity, more community and maybe fewer pies to the face (no promises). 🎨🐶🥧
"To me, design is all about relationships. You cannot do it by yourself." 👏🤝
Kelly Umstead, associate professor of industrial design, has been named a 2024–25 University Faculty Scholar — and for good reason. She`s known across campus as an educator who prioritizes love, attention and empathy in design.
Learn more about Kelly and her trailblazing work at the College of Design at the "News" link in our bio.
"To me, design is all about relationships. You cannot do it by yourself." 👏🤝
Kelly Umstead, associate professor of industrial design, has been named a 2024–25 University Faculty Scholar — and for good reason. She`s known across campus as an educator who prioritizes love, attention and empathy in design.
Learn more about Kelly and her trailblazing work at the College of Design at the "News" link in our bio.
Don`t mind us; we`re just admiring the drama. ❤️🌸
This isn’t your typical runway show.
On April 24, @ncstategreggmuseum transforms into a living gallery where fashion meets fine art. Models become exhibits. The audience becomes part of the experience. And the theme Revive breathes new life into tradition, form and imagination.
Every piece is student-designed. Every detail tells a story. Come walk the line between innovation and expression — up close and in motion.
Get your Art2Wear tickets now at the 🔗 in our bio.
This isn’t your typical runway show.
On April 24, @ncstategreggmuseum transforms into a living gallery where fashion meets fine art. Models become exhibits. The audience becomes part of the experience. And the theme Revive breathes new life into tradition, form and imagination.
Every piece is student-designed. Every detail tells a story. Come walk the line between innovation and expression — up close and in motion.
Get your Art2Wear tickets now at the 🔗 in our bio.
📰🥚 From the Archives: The Landing of the Egg
NC State librarians have recently released this photo from their extra-special collections. New evidence suggests the Egg was not installed. It landed.
Who built it? Why is it here? More importantly, when will it wake up and tell us the secrets to otherworldly design?
📰🥚 From the Archives: The Landing of the Egg
NC State librarians have recently released this photo from their extra-special collections. New evidence suggests the Egg was not installed. It landed.
Who built it? Why is it here? More importantly, when will it wake up and tell us the secrets to otherworldly design?
💸 $193,688 raised for our students
🎁 283 gifts given to programs and scholarships
🫶 One community brought together
To everyone who showed up for #GivingPack - thank you. Your generosity and care keep our passion strong and great design education fueled. 🙏
💸 $193,688 raised for our students
🎁 283 gifts given to programs and scholarships
🫶 One community brought together
To everyone who showed up for #GivingPack - thank you. Your generosity and care keep our passion strong and great design education fueled. 🙏
“This is a rare space, where students and young people get to experiment and get to play.”
We’ve got 3 hours left for #GivingPack. Let’s finish strong, designers. 🔗 in bio to make those late-night gifts.
“This is a rare space, where students and young people get to experiment and get to play.”
We’ve got 3 hours left for #GivingPack. Let’s finish strong, designers. 🔗 in bio to make those late-night gifts.
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