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We make sense of the world for the benefit of the public. Our rigorous programs prepare students to develop solutions that serve the greater good, and our research has life-changing impact.
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Maybe you`re looking for help with digital collections. Maybe you want to browse design magazines, explore architectural maps or check out physical media. Maybe you`re here for the "Art of" collections, a good study spot or just those biiiiig windows. 👀
Our students shared a few of their favorite reasons to visit. Now come find yours.
Learn more about the Design Library at the link in our bio 📚
📺 🐺 It`s a rare condition in this day and age to be at a college this cool.
Happy FDOC, from all the support staff who are here to help you make your way and give it all you got.
Ready for the sketches. Ready for the messes. Ready for the magic. We`re just plum ready.
See you next week, designers. 🤘🐺
When children step outside, they`re not just playing. They`re learning.
For more than 25 years, the College of Design`s @naturalearninginitiative has helped communities rethink outdoor spaces as places where curiosity, creativity and healthy development can thrive.
From schoolyards to parks, thoughtful design is creating opportunities for children to explore, imagine and grow.
Read how research and design are making the case for learning beyond the classroom: 🔗 News link in bio
"The most meaningful work happens just beyond the edge of what feels certain."
For architecture alumnus Ted Givens (`95), curiosity has been the foundation of a career spanning the globe, from founding an international architecture practice in Hong Kong to designing buildings that respond to an increasingly unpredictable climate.
His work is driven by adaptability, collaboration and a belief that the best ideas often emerge through exploration. Whether sketching alongside clients or designing structures that evolve with their environment, Givens reminds us that architecture isn`t just about creating places but about discovering what`s possible.
Read how one NC State College of Design alumnus continues to shape the future of architecture by embracing the unknown at the News link in our bio.
A student organization. A fresh start. A whole lot of momentum.
After years of uncertainty, Design Council is finding its footing again by bringing students together through events, advocacy and a shared vision for the future of the College of Design.
From reviving beloved traditions like the Beaux Arts Ball to creating new opportunities for collaboration across majors, today`s student leaders are building a stronger design community.
Read the full story at the News link in our bio
Every tree has a story. 🌳
When a beloved oak in the Brooks Hall courtyard reached the end of its life, it wasn`t hauled away. Instead, it became the beginning of something new.
Students in our Urban Wood course transformed the tree into a hands-on learning experience, exploring how fallen trees can become furniture, objects and opportunities for more sustainable design.
Read the full story at the news link in our bio
Talent is everywhere. Opportunity isn`t.
The Design Pathways Program is helping bridge that gap by providing financial support, mentorship and a community of peers for students whose potential shouldn`t be limited by financial barriers.
Thanks to a generous gift from alumnus Jerry Cook [B.Arch `66] and his wife, Marilyn, students at the College of Design now have greater access to essential technology, overseas opportunities with @ncstate.global + @ncstateprague and a robust culture of belonging throughout their college careers.
Read the full story on how investing in students today helps shape the designers, leaders and problem-solvers of tomorrow.
🔗 News link in bio
Ten years. Countless students, faculty, staff and alumni. One lasting impact.
As Dean Mark Hoversten concludes a decade of leadership at the College of Design, we’re reflecting on the people, programs and possibilities that have shaped the college during his tenure.
From expanding research and interdisciplinary collaboration to growing student opportunities and strengthening our community, his leadership has helped position the college for its next chapter.
Celebrate 10 years of transformative leadership with us, and explore a legacy that has left a lasting mark on our community.
Read more at the news link in our bio.
Some places reveal themselves all at once. Others reward curiosity.
A wooden alligator tucked between the shelves. A model of the iconic Catalano House roofline. Narrow aisles packed with decades of design thinking. And a newly installed painting by Greg Lindquist, Study for Newtown Creek Series, 2016, catching the sunlight through oversized windows.
The Design Library is full of little details that make it more than a place to study. It`s a place to wander, discover and occasionally find something you weren`t looking for.
What`s your favorite corner of the library?
our programs
Architecture
Build healthy environments to improve society
Art + Design
Give form to emotions and ideas
Design Studies
Dive deep into human values and experiences
Graphic Design
Inform, clarify, beautify, educate
Industrial Design
Anticipate user needs for products and services
Landscape Architecture
Help shape the land for health and wellbeing
