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🖼️✨ How is AI reshaping artistic authorship, agency and expression?
output:reflect:input: explores these questions through interactive and traditional media, showcasing work by artists Pat Fitzgerald (COD’s Director of Graduate Programs in MADTech), Ian Boyd (MAD ‘24) and local artist Allison Coleman. Special thanks to Lee Cherry and Mike Cindric for their contributions.
📍 Birdland, 706 Mountford Ave, Raleigh, NC
🗓️ Exhibition: Feb. 1–23, 2025
🎉 Free opening reception: Feb. 1, 3–5 p.m.
Step into this evolving dialogue between art and AI, produced by @the.grid.project. Learn more about the show at the link in our bio!

🖼️✨ How is AI reshaping artistic authorship, agency and expression?
output:reflect:input: explores these questions through interactive and traditional media, showcasing work by artists Pat Fitzgerald (COD’s Director of Graduate Programs in MADTech), Ian Boyd (MAD ‘24) and local artist Allison Coleman. Special thanks to Lee Cherry and Mike Cindric for their contributions.
📍 Birdland, 706 Mountford Ave, Raleigh, NC
🗓️ Exhibition: Feb. 1–23, 2025
🎉 Free opening reception: Feb. 1, 3–5 p.m.
Step into this evolving dialogue between art and AI, produced by @the.grid.project. Learn more about the show at the link in our bio!
Eight student teams were recognized at the @ncarchitecture Design and Chapter Awards.
The School of Architecture was also recognized for teaching excellence through its Educator of the Year, Kamphoefner Prize, F. Carter Williams Gold Medal and Associate Award.
The AIA North Carolina Design and Chapter Awards, held on Thursday, November 14th, 2024, at @naturalsciences in Raleigh, NC, is a statewide awards program that recognizes design that exceeds benchmarks for outstanding architectural design, structural composition, and application of design theory.
Over 130 projects were submitted to this year’s program and 26 were awarded.
📰 Read the story in our bio to learn more about each project!
📸 Winning projects in order:
🏆 "Anchors: Connecting Community and Landscape" by Maggie Kroening
🏆 "Bridged Artistry" by Maryam Osman
🏆 "Layered Stories" by Kinsley Stevens & Abigail Lundergan
🏆 "Market Place at Shockoe Slip" by Gargi Wadodkar
🏆 R.E.C. by Lucas Stott
🏆 "Richmond Repository of Urban Memory" by Ethan Hall
🏆 "Rooted: the Embrace of Earth + Water" by Maggie Kroening
🏆 "Squeezed Out: Mapping Diverse Dimensions of Raleigh NC’s Housing Crisis" by Raja Bandari, Kole Retterath, Dillon Patel, Lira Gomes, Gabrielle Schiltz, Ariana Farquharson, Lucas Stott, Neil Bowen, Noelle Robinson, Maggie Kroening

Eight student teams were recognized at the @ncarchitecture Design and Chapter Awards.
The School of Architecture was also recognized for teaching excellence through its Educator of the Year, Kamphoefner Prize, F. Carter Williams Gold Medal and Associate Award.
The AIA North Carolina Design and Chapter Awards, held on Thursday, November 14th, 2024, at @naturalsciences in Raleigh, NC, is a statewide awards program that recognizes design that exceeds benchmarks for outstanding architectural design, structural composition, and application of design theory.
Over 130 projects were submitted to this year’s program and 26 were awarded.
📰 Read the story in our bio to learn more about each project!
📸 Winning projects in order:
🏆 "Anchors: Connecting Community and Landscape" by Maggie Kroening
🏆 "Bridged Artistry" by Maryam Osman
🏆 "Layered Stories" by Kinsley Stevens & Abigail Lundergan
🏆 "Market Place at Shockoe Slip" by Gargi Wadodkar
🏆 R.E.C. by Lucas Stott
🏆 "Richmond Repository of Urban Memory" by Ethan Hall
🏆 "Rooted: the Embrace of Earth + Water" by Maggie Kroening
🏆 "Squeezed Out: Mapping Diverse Dimensions of Raleigh NC’s Housing Crisis" by Raja Bandari, Kole Retterath, Dillon Patel, Lira Gomes, Gabrielle Schiltz, Ariana Farquharson, Lucas Stott, Neil Bowen, Noelle Robinson, Maggie Kroening
POV: It’s 2003, and you just set your AIM away message because it`s time to kick it with your friends in the studio. 🐺🤘
📸 Feeling nostalgic? #HowlBack, and tag us in your favorite throwback pic from your time at the COD!

POV: It’s 2003, and you just set your AIM away message because it`s time to kick it with your friends in the studio. 🐺🤘
📸 Feeling nostalgic? #HowlBack, and tag us in your favorite throwback pic from your time at the COD!
Our 🧠 is saying don`t slip on the bricks but our ❤️ is wondering which hill is best for sledding.
Seriously, though. Please be careful with the bricks.

Our 🧠 is saying don`t slip on the bricks but our ❤️ is wondering which hill is best for sledding.
Seriously, though. Please be careful with the bricks.
To Tatiana Veloso, design has a powerful ability to connect individuals to each other and to the places they inhabit.
From Rio de Janeiro to NC State, Tatiana’s journey as a designer is as inspiring as it is impactful. A 2024 graduate of the Master of Landscape Architecture program, Tatiana’s work bridges the gap between art, science and community engagement.
Driven by her passion for creating better cities, Tatiana’s design philosophy centers on systems and relationships—whether between people, spaces or the environment.
Her master’s research focuses on co-creating climate resilience in informal settlements, particularly in Rio’s densely populated communities. These areas face heightened risks from landslides and flooding, exacerbated by climate change. Tatiana envisions a collaborative approach, one that incorporates the insights and innovations of local residents. “Landscape architecture has the potential to mitigate impacts, save lives and improve communities through partnership and understanding,” she explains.
Tatiana’s time at NC State has been marked by meaningful collaborations and transformative experiences. “You learn so much from the faculty and your cohort,” she shares. “It’s a collaborative environment where everyone supports and pushes each other forward.”
Currently, Tatiana is applying her expertise at a local design firm specializing in active transportation and urban mobility. She’s also advancing her climate resilience research as a 2024 @lafoundation National Olmsted Scholar finalist, which funds impactful projects like hers.
For Tatiana, the lessons of NC State are just the beginning of a lifelong commitment to making cities more sustainable, inclusive and connected—proof that design is truly a global force for good.

To Tatiana Veloso, design has a powerful ability to connect individuals to each other and to the places they inhabit.
From Rio de Janeiro to NC State, Tatiana’s journey as a designer is as inspiring as it is impactful. A 2024 graduate of the Master of Landscape Architecture program, Tatiana’s work bridges the gap between art, science and community engagement.
Driven by her passion for creating better cities, Tatiana’s design philosophy centers on systems and relationships—whether between people, spaces or the environment.
Her master’s research focuses on co-creating climate resilience in informal settlements, particularly in Rio’s densely populated communities. These areas face heightened risks from landslides and flooding, exacerbated by climate change. Tatiana envisions a collaborative approach, one that incorporates the insights and innovations of local residents. “Landscape architecture has the potential to mitigate impacts, save lives and improve communities through partnership and understanding,” she explains.
Tatiana’s time at NC State has been marked by meaningful collaborations and transformative experiences. “You learn so much from the faculty and your cohort,” she shares. “It’s a collaborative environment where everyone supports and pushes each other forward.”
Currently, Tatiana is applying her expertise at a local design firm specializing in active transportation and urban mobility. She’s also advancing her climate resilience research as a 2024 @lafoundation National Olmsted Scholar finalist, which funds impactful projects like hers.
For Tatiana, the lessons of NC State are just the beginning of a lifelong commitment to making cities more sustainable, inclusive and connected—proof that design is truly a global force for good.
New friends. New designs. New messes that are just magic in disguise. Happy #FDOC, designers! ❤️

New friends. New designs. New messes that are just magic in disguise. Happy #FDOC, designers! ❤️
Did somebody say sizzle reel? 🎥🎬💻
Real-time rendering, LED walls, volumetric capture — the Virtual Production Lab at the College of Design is the future of visual storytelling @ncstate.
The College of Design opened one of the first virtual production studios on the East Coast in 2023. With state-of-the-art equipment and experienced team members, our studio is on its way to becoming a leading educational hub in virtual production and beyond through a project-based approach.
With an applicable use case, our studio is open to COD faculty and students, other academic departments, and organizations outside NC State University. Our team assists throughout a project timeline, providing technical support and creative direction.
The Virtual Production Lab will also host specialized educational programs to prepare individuals to be industry-level experts.
Learn more about the VPL in our bio!

Did somebody say sizzle reel? 🎥🎬💻
Real-time rendering, LED walls, volumetric capture — the Virtual Production Lab at the College of Design is the future of visual storytelling @ncstate.
The College of Design opened one of the first virtual production studios on the East Coast in 2023. With state-of-the-art equipment and experienced team members, our studio is on its way to becoming a leading educational hub in virtual production and beyond through a project-based approach.
With an applicable use case, our studio is open to COD faculty and students, other academic departments, and organizations outside NC State University. Our team assists throughout a project timeline, providing technical support and creative direction.
The Virtual Production Lab will also host specialized educational programs to prepare individuals to be industry-level experts.
Learn more about the VPL in our bio!
Your time as a student was just the beginning. Being a part of #NCState24 is forever. 🎓🐺🤘
As you step into this exciting new chapter, remember that you’ll always be a part of the NC State College of Design family. Stay connected, grow your network, and share your journey by joining our official College of Design Alumni LinkedIn Group!
🤝 Build relationships with fellow alumni
💼 Explore career opportunities and collaborations
🎨 Celebrate your creative achievements
🔗 Join at the link in our bio!
No matter where your path takes you, we can’t wait to see how you design the future. 🐺❤️

Your time as a student was just the beginning. Being a part of #NCState24 is forever. 🎓🐺🤘
As you step into this exciting new chapter, remember that you’ll always be a part of the NC State College of Design family. Stay connected, grow your network, and share your journey by joining our official College of Design Alumni LinkedIn Group!
🤝 Build relationships with fellow alumni
💼 Explore career opportunities and collaborations
🎨 Celebrate your creative achievements
🔗 Join at the link in our bio!
No matter where your path takes you, we can’t wait to see how you design the future. 🐺❤️

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