October 05, 2026

Made to be Seen: MADTech Students Take Their Stories to ICON13

Finishing a film is only half the work. Three MADTech student animations that began as senior capstones ended up on screen at ICON13 in Baltimore. For the students involved, it was an opportunity to put deeply personal work in front of an audience beyond NC State for the first time, as well as fight the inner voices that make many creatives hesitate to share.

August 25, 2026

NC State Unveils New “Wolfpack” Student Mural at Talley Student Union

NC State Student Centers has unveiled Wolfpack, the 2026 installation in the university’s Student Mural Series. Created by student artist Hannah Davenport, the new artwork…

August 14, 2026

The 2026 Designlife Magazine

The 2026 issue of the annual Designlife Magazine is here! Read about what our students, faculty and alumni have been up to over the past year.

July 14, 2026

Investing in Future Designers

Through essential funding and a community of mentors and peers, the Design Pathways Program supports design students in need of financial aid, empowering them to achieve their academic goals.

July 09, 2026

A Decade of Vision: Ten Years of Transformative Leadership

Over the past decade, Dean Hoversten has led the NC State College of Design through a period of growth, expanded impact and deepened community. 

July 01, 2026

New Members Join College of Design Leaders Council

Seven new members join the College of Design Leaders Council in 2026, an advisory body to the college. In addition to the new cohort of members, president Jennifer Heintz will step down as Betsy Peters Rascoe assumes the role for the next two years.

June 22, 2026

AI Avatars and Digital Doubles are Stepping into Real Life

What happens when artificial intelligence can look, sound and respond just like a real person? In a recent Spectrum News feature, College of Design faculty explore the rise of AI avatars and digital humans, examining both the opportunities and ethical questions surrounding this rapidly evolving technology.

June 16, 2026

A Cross-College Collaboration to Re-envision how the Design Library will Serve the Future

The Design Library in Brooks Hall is due for an update. For design students, a renovation project on their own campus is a rare chance to apply what they’re learning to a real-world scenario. The ReDesign Library Project is exactly that — an opportunity for College of Design classes to explore creative possibilities and leave a lasting legacy.

June 12, 2026

XR Showcase Highlights Immersive Learning in Action 

The first-ever XR Showcase took place April 8, 2026, at D.H. Hill Library in the Faculty Research Commons. The XR Showcase highlighted how faculty across campus are transforming the classroom through extended reality (XR) technology — giving faculty and staff a space to explore innovative XR projects and connect outside of their daily work.  Hosted…

June 12, 2026

Art2Wear 2026: Symbiosis Highlights the Collaborative Spirit of NC State Fashion Week

Student designers pushed the boundaries of fashion and storytelling at Art2Wear 2026: Symbiosis. Held during NC State’s inaugural Fashion Week, the annual showcase highlighted wearable art inspired by the interconnected relationships that shape our world.

April 27, 2026

Designing Her Own Success: Kaya Shimer’s Road to Graduation

The atmosphere at NC State sold Kaya Shimer, a graduating senior majoring in design studies with a minor in business entrepreneurship, on this university. With a welcoming campus and academic…

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.