Graphic Design

Feb 2, 2016

Repeat Pattern

Art+ Design Alumna Chrissie Van Hoever wanted to share real stories and be a part of an experience that allows people to learn, which led her to work in the development of interactive designs for exhibit spaces and museums.

Jan 27, 2016

An Interruption with Purpose

Graphic Design Alumna Katelyn Applegate has shifted her perspective to view graphic design through a new scope, using her talents to look at the world and solve existing problems.

Dec 21, 2015

“E” for Experience

Graphic Design major and University Honors student Emma Eble takes all of life's challenges in stride with optimism, confidence, and a passionate spirit.

Dec 8, 2015

GD Professor Helen Armstrong speaks at AIGA

NC State Design welcomes Associate Professor of Graphic Design Helen Armstrong to its faculty. Helen brings with her an interest in design education and participatory design systems.

Dec 2, 2015

Taking a Chance

Taking a Chance - a blessing for Macklin Frazier (College of Design senior) and opened the door to many opportunities, now a UX Designer at SAS

Nov 20, 2015

Press for Change

Allison Press, a junior in Graphic Design, has a clear plan for her future. Her drive to make a difference is evident in many of her endeavors.

Nov 17, 2015

A Passion for Dance, A Passion for Design

Emily Sikkel is a freshman design student at NC State College of Design; a member of the Panoramic Dance Project; Passionate about design and dance.

Jul 21, 2015

A Designer Caught

Graphic Design student Allison Press has been working on a project devoted to challenging the fundamentals of her profession. Her blog "A Designer Caught" is a visual call-to-action for fellow designers to think and solve the world’s most challenging problems. 

Jan 18, 2015

MAKE, BELIEVE: The Work of Alexander Isley

Alexander Isley, a former student in the College of Design, was invited back to NC State to speak on behalf of the Amazing Alumni series and the Designlife series. His presentation “Make, Believe: The Work of Alexander Isley,” kicked off the inaugural Designlife Alumni Lecture Series.

Dec 15, 2014

A Chat with Valen Lin

Valen Lin describes the culture of design at NC State as "research and investigation oriented design practice", which is part of why he chose to attend NC State Design

Aug 19, 2014

IDEOLOGY

Global design consultancy firm IDEO utilizes three lenses of design thinking: business viability, technical feasibility and, of course, what’s desirable from a human centered perspective.

Aug 18, 2014

Mia Blume Gets Everyone On Board

An interdisciplinary approach to design allowed Mia Blume, an NC State Design alumna, to fuse her passions for art and technology together into a career.

Aug 14, 2014

A New Social App That Takes the Cake

Two NC State Design alumni have reinvented the Wedding industry by bringing social media elements into the wedding experience.

Jul 23, 2014

Justin LaRosa Designs for a Competitive Edge

Can the graphics on players’ uniforms make them feel stronger? Justin LaRosa, a Graphic Design alumni and apparel designer for Nike, thinks so. 

Jul 22, 2014

A Star by DESIGN

After her band broke up, graphic designer and NCSU alumna Kat Robichaud was asked to audition for NBC’s hit reality show, The Voice.