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Join the College of Design and @fishmarketncsu for their upcoming show, Summer B-Roll, in Downtown Raleigh! 🐟🐺🎨
Summer B-Roll is a multimedia exhibit, showcasing the creative personal projects that design students have worked on throughout summer 2024.
📅 September 6
⏰ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
📍 Fish Market Gallery, 133 Fayetteville St., Raleigh
🅿️ Parking can be found in the Municipal Parking Deck at 201 W Morgan St.
The Fish Market Gallery is still looking for student submissions! If you have creative photos to share from the summer or have artistic pieces that you’d like to hang on the Fish Market Gallery walls, we’d love to see them! Check out @fishmarketncsu’s submissions highlight to learn more. 💌
Featured Artists:
👩🎨 Sarah Jones, “L’Enfant Plaza Metro”
Sarah is an 18-year-old Indigenous graphic designer studying animation with a major in Media Arts, Design, and Technology (MADTech) and a minor in Film Studies. After taking a film photography class at the Crafts Center, she was eager to buy her own film camera to experiment with, resulting in this collection of photographs on her most recent family vacation to Washington, DC.
👩🎨 Sofia Mastorakis, “Self, Triptych”
Sofia Mastorakis is a senior in Industrial Design with an interest in fiber arts and installation sculpture. “Self, Triptych” was inspired by digital scanner photography. It was created by taking scans of hands grabbing various body parts and pressing them up against a scanner, then translating those images to embroidery.
👩🎨 Lucy Osborn, “Fracture”
Lucy Osborn, a senior in Art & Design, had the privilege of studying abroad in Prague this summer. By immersing herself in the diverse culture of the Czech Republic, Lucy was able to explore new printmaking and etching techniques in a professional setting. With these new experiences under her belt, Lucy is ready to continue as a more well-rounded designer.
👨🎨 Spencer Terry, “Stool”
Spencer is a senior in industrial design. He needed a stool for his workshop and decided it would be a good opportunity to explore wood joinery and manufacturing techniques to create a stool that would be reproducible using no fasteners.
Join the College of Design and @fishmarketncsu for their upcoming show, Summer B-Roll, in Downtown Raleigh! 🐟🐺🎨
Summer B-Roll is a multimedia exhibit, showcasing the creative personal projects that design students have worked on throughout summer 2024.
📅 September 6
⏰ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
📍 Fish Market Gallery, 133 Fayetteville St., Raleigh
🅿️ Parking can be found in the Municipal Parking Deck at 201 W Morgan St.
The Fish Market Gallery is still looking for student submissions! If you have creative photos to share from the summer or have artistic pieces that you’d like to hang on the Fish Market Gallery walls, we’d love to see them! Check out @fishmarketncsu’s submissions highlight to learn more. 💌
Featured Artists:
👩🎨 Sarah Jones, “L’Enfant Plaza Metro”
Sarah is an 18-year-old Indigenous graphic designer studying animation with a major in Media Arts, Design, and Technology (MADTech) and a minor in Film Studies. After taking a film photography class at the Crafts Center, she was eager to buy her own film camera to experiment with, resulting in this collection of photographs on her most recent family vacation to Washington, DC.
👩🎨 Sofia Mastorakis, “Self, Triptych”
Sofia Mastorakis is a senior in Industrial Design with an interest in fiber arts and installation sculpture. “Self, Triptych” was inspired by digital scanner photography. It was created by taking scans of hands grabbing various body parts and pressing them up against a scanner, then translating those images to embroidery.
👩🎨 Lucy Osborn, “Fracture”
Lucy Osborn, a senior in Art & Design, had the privilege of studying abroad in Prague this summer. By immersing herself in the diverse culture of the Czech Republic, Lucy was able to explore new printmaking and etching techniques in a professional setting. With these new experiences under her belt, Lucy is ready to continue as a more well-rounded designer.
👨🎨 Spencer Terry, “Stool”
Spencer is a senior in industrial design. He needed a stool for his workshop and decided it would be a good opportunity to explore wood joinery and manufacturing techniques to create a stool that would be reproducible using no fasteners.
Over the summer, Graphic and Experience Design student Melissa Ciro-Velasquez wanted to celebrate the incoming #NCState28 class with a brand-new sticker design. ✍️🐺
"My favorite aspect about design is how it combines creativity with functionality. A good design will look appealing while also solving real-life problems and enhances usability."
Ciro-Velasquez offers incoming students one piece of advice: don`t compare your work to other designers in your class.
"Everyone is different and has different skill levels and goals. I came into this school with no experience in design so it’s ok, you’re not alone, we are here to learn and grow!"
In Spring 2025, Ciro-Velasquez looks forward to studying abroad in Australia.
Over the summer, Graphic and Experience Design student Melissa Ciro-Velasquez wanted to celebrate the incoming #NCState28 class with a brand-new sticker design. ✍️🐺
"My favorite aspect about design is how it combines creativity with functionality. A good design will look appealing while also solving real-life problems and enhances usability."
Ciro-Velasquez offers incoming students one piece of advice: don`t compare your work to other designers in your class.
"Everyone is different and has different skill levels and goals. I came into this school with no experience in design so it’s ok, you’re not alone, we are here to learn and grow!"
In Spring 2025, Ciro-Velasquez looks forward to studying abroad in Australia.
The sun is shining. The designers are designing. 🌅
Raise your ✋ if you are ready to ✨c r e a t e✨
Happy FDOC, designers!
“As long as humans are part of the equation, designers will be needed. Machines cannot truly understand the human experience." - Helen Armstrong, professor of graphic & experience design and director of graduate programs.
Is AI here to take over our jobs? We asked two faculty in the College of Design to explore the future of design within the realm of technology, and delve into some of the pros and cons of redefining their work with this endlessly-transforming industry.
While the nature of design has always been to explore, question, ideate, iterate, prototype, test and test again, newly emerging technologies related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) have the potential to disrupt our current cycles of work and propose new roles for a future generation of students.
Learn more about how the experts at the College of Design are talking about the challenges, opportunities and predictions surrounding AI in design: 🔗 in bio
Pictured:
1️⃣ Yash Shah, a student in the Master of Advanced Architectural Studies (MAAS) program, created a workflow with the generative AI platform Midjourney to visualize future scenes of the Matunga Market in Mumbai as an example of a vibrant and flexible model of urbanism and food production.
2️⃣ Erisa Harris, a student in Protz’s Advanced Architectural Design Studio, used Unreal Engine to create Icelandic turf houses, a near-extinct but promising example of biogenic building technology. Erisa used photos and the AI texture generator Poly to create the digital turf material.
3️⃣ Students Hannah Faub, Randa Hadi, Harrison Lyman and Matt Norton in Armstrong’s master of graphic & experience design class partnered with an auto parts company to explore how the company might ethically leverage machine learning to produce personalized, efficient, useful consumer interactions. The interface shows what a sales team member might see as an existing customer profile.
“As long as humans are part of the equation, designers will be needed. Machines cannot truly understand the human experience." - Helen Armstrong, professor of graphic & experience design and director of graduate programs.
Is AI here to take over our jobs? We asked two faculty in the College of Design to explore the future of design within the realm of technology, and delve into some of the pros and cons of redefining their work with this endlessly-transforming industry.
While the nature of design has always been to explore, question, ideate, iterate, prototype, test and test again, newly emerging technologies related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) have the potential to disrupt our current cycles of work and propose new roles for a future generation of students.
Learn more about how the experts at the College of Design are talking about the challenges, opportunities and predictions surrounding AI in design: 🔗 in bio
Pictured:
1️⃣ Yash Shah, a student in the Master of Advanced Architectural Studies (MAAS) program, created a workflow with the generative AI platform Midjourney to visualize future scenes of the Matunga Market in Mumbai as an example of a vibrant and flexible model of urbanism and food production.
2️⃣ Erisa Harris, a student in Protz’s Advanced Architectural Design Studio, used Unreal Engine to create Icelandic turf houses, a near-extinct but promising example of biogenic building technology. Erisa used photos and the AI texture generator Poly to create the digital turf material.
3️⃣ Students Hannah Faub, Randa Hadi, Harrison Lyman and Matt Norton in Armstrong’s master of graphic & experience design class partnered with an auto parts company to explore how the company might ethically leverage machine learning to produce personalized, efficient, useful consumer interactions. The interface shows what a sales team member might see as an existing customer profile.
📲🎨 From sketching at Carowinds to mentoring the next generation of artists at @NCState, Roxanne Hicklin`s journey is a testament to her love of art and technology.
Hicklin, who isn’t an alumna, found her connection to NC State through the women’s basketball team. She was a personal friend of Kay Yow and was able to go with the teams on a few road trips while Yow was a coach. While she wishes she had attended NC State, she realized that she didn’t have to be an alumna to support the university.
Discover how her passion for art and philanthropy is making a difference. Tap the link in our bio to read more!
📲🎨 From sketching at Carowinds to mentoring the next generation of artists at @NCState, Roxanne Hicklin`s journey is a testament to her love of art and technology.
Hicklin, who isn’t an alumna, found her connection to NC State through the women’s basketball team. She was a personal friend of Kay Yow and was able to go with the teams on a few road trips while Yow was a coach. While she wishes she had attended NC State, she realized that she didn’t have to be an alumna to support the university.
Discover how her passion for art and philanthropy is making a difference. Tap the link in our bio to read more!
Please welcome Newton D`Souza as the College of Design`s new director of doctoral programs!
“As a land-grant university that significantly impacts educators and the broader community, I am enthusiastic about leading the doctoral programs at NC State College of Design and advancing interdisciplinary design scholarship.”
D’Souza will oversee the two doctoral programs offered by the college, a traditional PhD in Design program and a hybrid Doctor of Design degree.
He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Ernest L. Boyer International Award for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Technology and Award for Innovative Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Technology from the 25th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, an Excellence in Teaching with Technology Award and a Distinguished Teacher Award from the University of Missouri, and the Chancellor’s Graduate Student Award from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Please welcome Newton D`Souza as the College of Design`s new director of doctoral programs!
“As a land-grant university that significantly impacts educators and the broader community, I am enthusiastic about leading the doctoral programs at NC State College of Design and advancing interdisciplinary design scholarship.”
D’Souza will oversee the two doctoral programs offered by the college, a traditional PhD in Design program and a hybrid Doctor of Design degree.
He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Ernest L. Boyer International Award for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Technology and Award for Innovative Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Technology from the 25th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, an Excellence in Teaching with Technology Award and a Distinguished Teacher Award from the University of Missouri, and the Chancellor’s Graduate Student Award from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
🗣 Hey Designers!
You are invited to the 7th annual Doctor of Design Symposium for Design Research, titled Design Beyond: Systems, Organizations, and Culture! Expand your design toolkit and gain a holistic perspective on tackling tomorrow`s challenges.
🗓️ Date: Friday, August 16, 2024
🕒 Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm (Virtual Event)
🔗 Register in bio
Join us for an immersive day of insights and discussions on the critical intersection of systems thinking, organizational design, and culture. This year’s symposium promises to be a deep dive into how design professionals and researchers approach complex challenges by understanding the interconnectedness of systems.
✨ Highlights include:
Keynote Address by Dr. Richard Buchanan on the transformative power of organizational design.
An Introduction to Systems Thinking by Dr. Pierce Edward Cornelius Otlhogile-Gordon, Ph.D.
A panel discussion on Systems Thinking in Theory and Practice featuring experts like Andrés Téllez, PhD, Bess Williamson, and more.
Networking Opportunities to connect with fellow design enthusiasts and professionals.
Whether you`re a seasoned designer, a graduate student, or simply passionate about the future of design, this event is a must-attend! Learn more and register in our bio.
🗣 Hey Designers!
You are invited to the 7th annual Doctor of Design Symposium for Design Research, titled Design Beyond: Systems, Organizations, and Culture! Expand your design toolkit and gain a holistic perspective on tackling tomorrow`s challenges.
🗓️ Date: Friday, August 16, 2024
🕒 Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm (Virtual Event)
🔗 Register in bio
Join us for an immersive day of insights and discussions on the critical intersection of systems thinking, organizational design, and culture. This year’s symposium promises to be a deep dive into how design professionals and researchers approach complex challenges by understanding the interconnectedness of systems.
✨ Highlights include:
Keynote Address by Dr. Richard Buchanan on the transformative power of organizational design.
An Introduction to Systems Thinking by Dr. Pierce Edward Cornelius Otlhogile-Gordon, Ph.D.
A panel discussion on Systems Thinking in Theory and Practice featuring experts like Andrés Téllez, PhD, Bess Williamson, and more.
Networking Opportunities to connect with fellow design enthusiasts and professionals.
Whether you`re a seasoned designer, a graduate student, or simply passionate about the future of design, this event is a must-attend! Learn more and register in our bio.
The latest issue of Designlife Magazine is now online! 📲👀
While our last issue of Designlife Magazine focused on the college`s past in celebration of its 75th anniversary, this issue fulfills the second half of our vision - establishing the inspirational grounding for the future of design education.
We explored the future of design in four areas - education, community, climate and technology - tapping into the thought leadership of current and former faculty who are shepherding the generation of designers to prepare for an ever-evolving future.
Check out the full issue in our bio!
The latest issue of Designlife Magazine is now online! 📲👀
While our last issue of Designlife Magazine focused on the college`s past in celebration of its 75th anniversary, this issue fulfills the second half of our vision - establishing the inspirational grounding for the future of design education.
We explored the future of design in four areas - education, community, climate and technology - tapping into the thought leadership of current and former faculty who are shepherding the generation of designers to prepare for an ever-evolving future.
Check out the full issue in our bio!
August is for exploring NC State, unleashing your creativity, and making friends that last a lifetime. We can`t wait to see our Pack!! 🐺❤️
August is for exploring NC State, unleashing your creativity, and making friends that last a lifetime. We can`t wait to see our Pack!! 🐺❤️
We are ecstatic to introduce Audrey Lankford Barnes as the College of Design`s next Department Head of Graphic Design and Industrial Design, effective August 1, 2024.
Barnes joins us from James Madison University (JMU), where she served as an associate professor and area head of industrial design in the School of Art, Design and Art History.
Barnes is also the principal of her own design consultancy specializing in leading-edge technologies, consumer products, system and service design, branding and design research.
Her clients range from non-profits to Fortune 500 companies including Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Fluence – an AES and Siemens company, Timberland, AIGA and Husky Tools. Before JMU, Audrey held design roles at various manufacturing companies.
Audrey holds a Master of Industrial Design degree from the Rhode Island School of Design and a Bachelor of Industrial Design degree from NC State University.
The College of Design is excited to welcome Audrey Barnes back to NC State, where her leadership and expertise will undoubtedly contribute to the continued success and innovation of the Graphic & Experience Design and Industrial Design programs.
We are ecstatic to introduce Audrey Lankford Barnes as the College of Design`s next Department Head of Graphic Design and Industrial Design, effective August 1, 2024.
Barnes joins us from James Madison University (JMU), where she served as an associate professor and area head of industrial design in the School of Art, Design and Art History.
Barnes is also the principal of her own design consultancy specializing in leading-edge technologies, consumer products, system and service design, branding and design research.
Her clients range from non-profits to Fortune 500 companies including Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Fluence – an AES and Siemens company, Timberland, AIGA and Husky Tools. Before JMU, Audrey held design roles at various manufacturing companies.
Audrey holds a Master of Industrial Design degree from the Rhode Island School of Design and a Bachelor of Industrial Design degree from NC State University.
The College of Design is excited to welcome Audrey Barnes back to NC State, where her leadership and expertise will undoubtedly contribute to the continued success and innovation of the Graphic & Experience Design and Industrial Design programs.
Alumna Samantha Everette‘s [BID `07] love for photography began while studying abroad in Ghana. 📸🐺
In April, she launched her latest photography exhibition at @cam_raleigh.
The exhibit, titled “Crowning Glory” highlights the strength and beauty of Black women through the art of hair braiding, and will be on display until September 9.
Read Samantha`s story and plan your visit to CAM: Link in bio
Alumna Samantha Everette‘s [BID `07] love for photography began while studying abroad in Ghana. 📸🐺
In April, she launched her latest photography exhibition at @cam_raleigh.
The exhibit, titled “Crowning Glory” highlights the strength and beauty of Black women through the art of hair braiding, and will be on display until September 9.
Read Samantha`s story and plan your visit to CAM: Link in bio
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