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Celebrating 40 Years of Design Camp

Design Camp is Turning 40!

NC State University’s Design Camp is turning 40 in 2020! To celebrate, we are collecting memories from alumni (campers and staff) leading up to this big milestone!

If you have been a part of Design Camp over the years, we want you to tell us your story!

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Design Camp history

Professor Charles Joyner was excited about introducing minority students to the potential of design education. 
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Share your story

If you have been a part of Design Camp over the years, we want you to tell us your story! 
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Give to the Design Lab

Did you know that all programs at the Design Lab are funded through registration fees and external gifts? 

Stories from Design Camp

Design Camp Reflections: Skyler Bolyard

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Aspiring Designers Share a Dream

The Marvin and Cindy Malecha Dream Scholarship is intended to assist K-12 students who want to experience Design Camp but might not be able to afford it. Students recipients arrive with the confidence of knowing that NC State Design believe in their talents.

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