Design Ambassadors in the College of Design are student leaders who are passionate about collaborating and promoting the design life here at NC State. Their top goal is to provide accurate information about our college and to engage and share their experience with prospective students and their parents, alumni, and industry partners.
Design Ambassadors practice leadership and communication skills with various activities and events throughout the year. From Open House to giving tours through the College of Design, our prospective students and families appreciate learning from Design Ambassadors and their experiences.
Want to learn more about the student’s experience here at the College of Design? Please email [email protected] to connect with them!
Meet the Design Ambassadors
Aidan DeMeo
Major:
Environmental Design in Architecture
Favorite thing about your major?
Architecture allows me to deeply appreciate and connect with the spaces I inhabit, while recognizing how every detail of design shapes meaningful experiences for others. Through this, I am constantly growing with my work, gaining new insight and always looking for more to experience and understand.
What experience do you identify with?
Transfer
Career Aspiration
I aspire to be part of the new generation of leading architects, designing residential architecture that creates homes for families to enjoy while serving the greater good of society.
Micha Gibbon
Major:
Industrial Design
Favorite thing about your major?
I love seeing my designs come into reality. I’ve always been someone who likes working with my hands to solve problems, and I believe Industrial Design gives me the opportunity to work in a field where I can design the world of products I want to see.
What experience do you identify with?
LGBTQIA+, on-campus villages, internships, work experience
Career Aspiration
I’d like to go into digital or physical prop design, merchandising, or toy design.
Ethan Hall
Major:
Environmental Design in Architecture
Favorite thing about your major?
I enjoy the amount of creativity found within architecture and how it intersect with other aspects of design.
What experience do you identify with?
Internships, Scholarships
Career Aspiration
I look forward to pursuing my architectural license and further developing my understanding of design from school.
Tyler Hinson
Major:
Environmental Design in Architecture
Favorite thing about your major?
My favorite part of studying Architecture has been being able to understand conceptual design through the process of 2D and 3D visualization along with the small, tight-knit community you gain along the way.
What experience do you identify with?
Multicultural, Scholarships, Internships
Career Aspiration
My career aspiration is to become a fully licensed architect and work in firms that focus on inclusivity and diverse thinking. I hope to one day be able to become a Principal Architect and run my own firm that focuses on projects that combat social issues for the betterment of our communities.
Chloe Loflin
Major:
Graphic & Experience Design
Minor:
Business Administration
Favorite thing about your major?
I really enjoy that Graphic & Experience let’s you start getting professional experiences from the moment you start your major specific courses. The ability to work closely with NC State and Marbles Kids Museum on projects that actually get made or used while having people to guide you has been really insightful.
What experience do you identify with?
LGBTQIA+, Multicultural
Career Aspiration
I want to work as a UX designer in the DC Metro Area at some point after I graduate and possibly pursue a Master’s degree.
Zaya McFarland
Major:
Industrial Design
Favorite thing about your major?
With my exploration of interlocking toys during my youth having provided the (literal) building blocks for my interest in Industrial Design, I treasure the many opportunities offered by my major to conceptualize designs both on the screen and in the workshop—all of which inspire the same feelings of curiosity and creativity that defined my childhood.
What experience do you identify with?
Honors/Scholars
Career Aspiration
Product Designer
Shlok Pandya
Major:
Graphic & Experience Design
Favorite thing about your major?
I believe that visual design and storytelling have always been at the heart of who I am. Growing up around my father’s printing press, I was constantly exposed to various visual designs with different colors, textures, and ideas. That exposure played a foundational role in my life sparkling a lifelong fascination for visual communication in design. It’s not just about design but it’s also about connecting people, spreading stories, and building culture.
What experience do you identify with?
Multicultural, scholarships, Transfer
Career Aspiration
I want to have a pivotal role in the field of User Experience design, creating experiences that feel like visual symphonies while being empathetic. I want to create designs that make my users feel seen, heard, and unforgettable.
Katie Spangler
Major:
Design Studies
Minor:
Business Administration
Favorite thing about your major?
I love the interdisciplinary aspect of design studies because it opens you up to so many opportunities. Every class offers a unique perspective, and it’s exciting to discover how the course concepts are incredibly applicable to everyday life.
What experience do you identify with?
Out-of-State
Career Aspiration
I hope to integrate my interests in design and business to create more meaningful and intuitive experiences for users.
Katilyn Totten
Major:
Design Studies
Minor:
Business Administration
Favorite thing about your major?
My major gives me the flexibility to explore a variety of design disciplines, allowing me to examine how visual communication influences social norms across different cultures. This broad perspective allows me to contribute fresh, thoughtful, and culturally informed insights to the branding industry by critically examining how design influences real-world experiences and outcomes. It also gives me the freedom to pursue my personal interests and think more critically about how design affects diverse communities.
What experience do you identify with?
Honors/Scholars and Multicultural
Career Aspiration
I want to become a Graphic Designer with a focus on marketing and brand design. I’m passionate about creating visual identities that communicate a brand’s message effectively and resonate with diverse audiences. By combining creativity with strategic thinking, I aim to craft compelling designs that elevate brand presence and drive engagement by examining how visual elements influence individual perspectives.
Maddox Windham
Major:
Design Studies
Favorite thing about your major?
I love the flexibility and the endless possibilities that the Design Studies major can provide for others, no matter the pathway or dream job that they aspire to have.
What experience do you identify with?
Scholarships, Resident Advisor, Set design for Platform Magazine
Career Aspiration
My career aspiration is to be an Architectural designer and owner of an architectural firm that integrates interior design for fully customizable homes.
Sage Wright
Major:
Graphic & Experience Design
Favorite thing about your major?
I love being able to collaborate with my peers and learn from those around me. The range of perspectives brings fresh ideas and pushes me to think in new ways.
What experience do you identify with?
Transfer, Greek Life, Internships
Career Aspiration
UX Designer
