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Explore unique and current topics in design through the minds of researchers, faculty and students at the College of Design.

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October 20, 2023

Kermit Bailey and Study Abroad in Ghana

In this episode, we're talking about the impacts of studying abroad as a designer. We’re joined by Kermit Bailey, an Associate Professor of Graphic & Experience Design. Kermit was also one of the founding faculty members of NC State’s interdisciplinary study abroad program in Ghana. He subsequently used his experiences overseas to support his research on how graphic design can […]

July 27, 2021

Jonathan Williams – Learning Through Designerly Knots

Today, we’re getting to the root of design education – how we learn to solve problems, mix functionality with aesthetic, and create original ideas using nothing but the fundamentals. We’re joined by Jonathan Williams, a DDes Student and educator working in New York. Jonathan is currently researching how something as simple as tying a knot can transform how we approach […]

August 20, 2020

Justin Johnson and Designing VR That Heals

Today we are discussing how gaming, especially in a virtual reality setting, can be applied to treating post traumatic stress disorder. 
 We’re joined by NC State College of Design Assistant Professor and Doctor of Design student practitioner, Justin Johnson. As a combat veteran and lifelong gamer, Justin has been researching how the natural environment can be transferred to virtual […]

July 29, 2020

Elen Deming and the Doctor of Design

The Doctor of Design, or DDes, program was established in 2016, making it one of the newest programs the college has to offer. It is also the only one of its kind in the country that offers a blended online learning model for design research. The Doctor of Design has garnered attention and enrollment from students across the world, many […]

April 20, 2020

Anne Spafford: Green Spaces and Mental Health

If you’re spending a lot more time at home and not in the office lately, there’s a chance you have become much more aware of how you value the outdoors. You might be spending more time on your local greenway, sprucing up the garden in your back yard, or just taking a few minutes away from your home workspace to […]

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