Graphic Design

Jun 22, 2016

The Design Camp Experience

NC State College of Design's Design Lab offers immersive hands-on learning for middle and high school students during the summer, who want to be exposed to design.

Jun 10, 2016

The Art of Coding

Graphic Designers are learning more about coding and programming languages. As designers, it is important for them to understand the basic coding principals in order to lead the design process.

May 6, 2016

Dr. Mark Hoversten Named Dean of NC State’s College of Design

NC State Design is in the hands of a new dean. Provost Warwick Arden announced that Dr. Mark Hoversten will assume the leadership position for the College of Design.

Apr 25, 2016

Class of 2019 Caldwell Fellow

Nikki Knapp, a freshman in Art + Design, was selected as one of the NCSU Caldwell Fellows Class of 2019. This is a prestigious award for students who excel in the areas of outstanding character, leadership potential, scholarship, and dedication to service.

Apr 18, 2016

Design Students at Lulu eGames

Lulu eGames is the annual startup competition sponsored by Lulu.com, the online print-on-demand, self-publishing and distribution platform. Three College of Design students were finalists with four unique entries in three different categories.

Mar 30, 2016

The Importance of Design

Allison McCulloh Karas understands how to approach a design problem, which is one of the reasons she is pursuing her master’s in graphic design at the College of Design

Mar 25, 2016

Graduate Student Research Symposium

Thirteen students from the College of Design took part in the Eleventh Annual Graduate Student Research Symposium, where they showcased their thesis projects for the competition.

Mar 22, 2016

The Context of Design

Combine the influence of design with business and you've got an innovative perspective on solving problems. Meet alumnus Eric Flood, entrepreneur by design.

Feb 15, 2016

Design with a Capital “D”

NC State Design welcomes a new faculty member Dr. Derek Ham, Assistant Professor of Graphic Design, to the Wolfpack family.

Feb 4, 2016

Telling a Story: The Experience of Design

Mark Evans is always seeking out opportunities to learn and explore his passions. With years of professional experience behind him, he has returned to academia to pursue his Masters in Art+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.