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Sometimes, Crit Happens. ๐Ÿคทย 

Welcome to the new series where @NCStateDesign students talk about their hot takes and honest experiences in the College of Design. This week, Meg and Taylor talk about adapting to critiques and navigating the unique learning environment.

Sometimes, Crit Happens. ๐Ÿคทย 

Welcome to the new series where @NCStateDesign students talk about their hot takes and honest experiences in the College of Design. This week, Meg and Taylor talk about adapting to critiques and navigating the unique learning environment.
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โ€œPonte las pilas.โ€ โšก In Spanish, it means โ€œPut your batteries in.โ€ Figuratively? โ€œGet to it.โ€

For Graphic & Experience Design student Chelsy Posadas Inestroza, these words are more than a saying - theyโ€™re a way of life. As a first-generation Honduran-American college student, Chelsy has faced challenges that could have kept her from pursuing higher education. But she refused to let a statistic define her future. With perseverance, talent and the support of scholarships, sheโ€™s designing her own path forward.

This is what #GivingPack makes possible. When you give on Day of Giving, you're helping students like Chelsy access the resources they need to thrive - breaking barriers, creating change and shaping the future of design.

Every gift, no matter the size, fuels opportunity. Join us in bridging the gap and investing in the next generation of designers and problem-solvers. Your support today powers a lifetime of impact. Tap the link in our bio to make your plan for Day of Giving on 3.26.25. ๐Ÿบ๐Ÿค˜

โ€œPonte las pilas.โ€ โšก In Spanish, it means โ€œPut your batteries in.โ€ Figuratively? โ€œGet to it.โ€

For Graphic & Experience Design student Chelsy Posadas Inestroza, these words are more than a saying - theyโ€™re a way of life. As a first-generation Honduran-American college student, Chelsy has faced challenges that could have kept her from pursuing higher education. But she refused to let a statistic define her future. With perseverance, talent and the support of scholarships, sheโ€™s designing her own path forward.

This is what #GivingPack makes possible. When you give on Day of Giving, you`re helping students like Chelsy access the resources they need to thrive - breaking barriers, creating change and shaping the future of design.

Every gift, no matter the size, fuels opportunity. Join us in bridging the gap and investing in the next generation of designers and problem-solvers. Your support today powers a lifetime of impact. Tap the link in our bio to make your plan for Day of Giving on 3.26.25. ๐Ÿบ๐Ÿค˜
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Spring break was a vibe, but getting back into the grind can feel overwhelming. ๐Ÿซฃ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ

When stress hits, try the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique to re-center yourself:

๐Ÿ‘€ Name 5 things you see
โœ‹ Touch 4 things around you
๐ŸŽง Listen for 3 sounds
๐Ÿ‘ƒ Notice 2 smells
๐Ÿ‘… Recognize 1 thing you can taste

It's a quick and easy way to calm anxiety and refocus during the design process. Save this for when you need it!

Spring break was a vibe, but getting back into the grind can feel overwhelming. ๐Ÿซฃ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ

When stress hits, try the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique to re-center yourself:

๐Ÿ‘€ Name 5 things you see
โœ‹ Touch 4 things around you
๐ŸŽง Listen for 3 sounds
๐Ÿ‘ƒ Notice 2 smells
๐Ÿ‘… Recognize 1 thing you can taste

It`s a quick and easy way to calm anxiety and refocus during the design process. Save this for when you need it!
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๐Ÿš€ Give the College of Design at NC State a head start for #GivingPack! 

Complete simple actions like watching our teaser video or following @ncstate on social media to earn entries in our Head Start challenge. 

The more actions you complete, the better your chances!

๐ŸŽฏ Three winners will be randomly selected to award $1,000 in bonus funds to the college, program, or unit of their choice.

โžก๏ธ Start earning entries now by tapping the #GivingPack Head Start Challenge link in our bio!

๐Ÿš€ Give the College of Design at NC State a head start for #GivingPack!

Complete simple actions like watching our teaser video or following @ncstate on social media to earn entries in our Head Start challenge.

The more actions you complete, the better your chances!

๐ŸŽฏ Three winners will be randomly selected to award $1,000 in bonus funds to the college, program, or unit of their choice.

โžก๏ธ Start earning entries now by tapping the #GivingPack Head Start Challenge link in our bio!
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Proud to be a part of this history. Happy 138th, @ncstate. ๐ŸŽ‰โค๏ธ

Proud to be a part of this history. Happy 138th, @ncstate. ๐ŸŽ‰โค๏ธ ...

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Bold design is inspired by passion. Great design education is fueled by you. ๐Ÿบ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Help our students and faculty produce impactful solutions for the worldโ€™s greatest challenges. Join us on March 26 for Day of Giving - a 24-hour campaign to help design education thrive at @ncstate.

By #GivingPack you are helping students:

๐ŸŽ“ Accelerate their academic careers through
scholarships.
๐Ÿค Connect, network and succeed with professionals in the greater design community.
๐Ÿ›  Access the tools and materials necessary to
thrive across disciplines.

๐Ÿ—“ Mark your calendars for 3.26.25, and visit the link in our bio to plan your impact on design education.

Bold design is inspired by passion. Great design education is fueled by you. ๐Ÿบ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Help our students and faculty produce impactful solutions for the worldโ€™s greatest challenges. Join us on March 26 for Day of Giving - a 24-hour campaign to help design education thrive at @ncstate.

By #GivingPack you are helping students:

๐ŸŽ“ Accelerate their academic careers through
scholarships.
๐Ÿค Connect, network and succeed with professionals in the greater design community.
๐Ÿ›  Access the tools and materials necessary to
thrive across disciplines.

๐Ÿ—“ Mark your calendars for 3.26.25, and visit the link in our bio to plan your impact on design education.
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The sun might set on Brooks Hall, but great design shines eternal. โค๏ธ๐ŸŒ…

The sun might set on Brooks Hall, but great design shines eternal. โค๏ธ๐ŸŒ… ...

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๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Hey students! Got a design youโ€™re proud of? ๐ŸŽจโœจ 

Weโ€™re looking for student work to showcase in the Spring 2025 issue of Designlife Magazine and on our social media channels.

Submit your best work using the link in our bio for a chance to be featured! ๐Ÿ“ฉ

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Hey students! Got a design youโ€™re proud of? ๐ŸŽจโœจ

Weโ€™re looking for student work to showcase in the Spring 2025 issue of Designlife Magazine and on our social media channels.

Submit your best work using the link in our bio for a chance to be featured! ๐Ÿ“ฉ
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Obligatory Leazar on a snowy morning pic. ๐ŸคŒโ„๏ธ

Obligatory Leazar on a snowy morning pic. ๐ŸคŒโ„๏ธ ...

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Design next to a window today. You wonโ€™t regret it. โœ๏ธ๐ŸชŸ๐ŸŒจ๏ธ

Design next to a window today. You wonโ€™t regret it. โœ๏ธ๐ŸชŸ๐ŸŒจ๏ธ ...

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Design is a love language, pass it on.
Happy #ValentinesDay, Pack. ๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿบ

๐ŸŽจ: Caroline Coyle [B.Arch] for the 2024 Shawcroft Drawing Competition.

Design is a love language, pass it on.
Happy #ValentinesDay, Pack. ๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿบ

๐ŸŽจ: Caroline Coyle [B.Arch] for the 2024 Shawcroft Drawing Competition.
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student drawing on ipad

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