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May 12, 2026

Sharon Joines Announced as Interim Dean of College of Design

Sharon Joines, Ph.D., has been named interim dean for the College of Design, effective July 1. Dr. Joines is an experienced researcher and ergonomist, teaching courses in human-centered design and ergonomics as a professor of industrial design. She has served as associate dean of academic strategy for the college since 2018.

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May 11, 2026

Unearthing New Possibilities: Turning Science Data Into Engaging Design

A new collaboration between NC State’s College of Design and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is granting students the opportunity to take their design skills to the next level. Students in the Design Studies program are focused on taking a complicated scientific database and turning it into an engaging and easy to understand experience for a wider audience.

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May 05, 2026

Our 2026 Graduates’ Stories

NC State alumni do amazing things. They expand access to education. They discover new pterosaurs. They travel around the moon. (If you’re new here, this is a Christina Koch fan site.) On Saturday, May 9, more than 7,400 graduates will become Wolfpack alumni. Many of them have already done amazing things during their time as students…

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April 15, 2026

NC State Is a Fashion School

For the first time, we’re bringing together all of our signature fashion-centered events for one can’t-miss Fashion Week. Check out the lineup and find out how you can shape your future in fashion at NC State.

April 06, 2026

Rethinking Digital Efficiency and Convenience

In this digital age, as convenience comes with a tap on a screen, the small everyday human moments are quickly disappearing. At a TEDx Talk at NC State University on April 3rd, Doctor of Design (DDes) candidate and designer Shruthi Manjula Balakrishna asked students to think critically about something as basic as a restaurant menu.

April 02, 2026

College of Design Welcomes Candice Byrd as the New Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration

The College of Design welcomes Candice Byrd, MPA as the Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration. As the Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration, Byrd will be responsible for the development and execution of the college’s financial and operational strategies. Her role includes aligning financial strategies with the college’s long-term mission, overseeing fiscal forecasting and budget development to maximize resource use, and managing HR functions while serving as the primary liaison between the college and university-level administrative offices.

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April 01, 2026

Architecture Students Named to Metropolis Future100

College of Design Students Lira Gomes and Cameron Johnson have been selected for the prestigious Metropolis Future100 program, which recognizes outstanding students for their contributions to architecture. The class of 2026 comprises 100 exceptional young designers across the United States and Canada whose portfolios demonstrate a shared dedication to purposeful design.

April 01, 2026

Tickets on sale for Art2Wear 2026

If you’re looking for a front-row seat for a new type of Art2Wear experience, you’re in luck – tickets for the College of Design’s wearable art event are now on sale. Three showings will be offered: April 23: 7-9 pm, April 24: 4-6 pm and April 24: 7-9 pm at the Gregg Museum of Art…

March 26, 2026

Tania Allen To Serve as Department Head of Media Arts, Design and Technology

The NC State College of Design is pleased to announce the appointment of Tania Allen as department head of Media Arts, Design and Technology. Allen, who has served in the role on an interim basis, brings a distinguished record of scholarship, research leadership and professional practice to the position.

March 17, 2026

Discover Our Majors: Design Studies

Meet design studies student Lia Han, and learn how her interdisciplinary design major is preparing her to pursue a career in social media marketing.

March 17, 2026

Podcast: Designing an Extraordinary Future, With Chuck Flink

On this episode of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re joined by Chuck Flink, director of the university’s Peter A. Pappas Real Estate Development Program, to talk about his decades-long relationship with NC State as a student, faculty member, volunteer and donor.

March 16, 2026

Student Spotlight: Meet Gracie Wood, Connecting Sustainability with Design

Gracie Wood is from Cary, NC, and is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Design Studies with a minor in Psychology. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, backpacking and singing a cappella. Wood sat down with CaSA to share her experience as a member of the 2025 Sustainable Futures Fellows program. What was your…

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