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What happens when industrial designers and graphic + experience designers stop working in separate lanes and start creating together?
Students from NC State`s Industrial Design and Graphic & Experience Design programs recently teamed up for the College of Design`s first-ever joint studio, working alongside design professionals from @lenovo to develop solutions that bridged hardware and software.
The result? New perspectives, stronger ideas and a glimpse into how today`s most innovative design teams work.
🔗 Read the full story and watch the full video at the news link in our bio.
What happens when one of the world`s oldest building materials meets some of its newest technologies?
Inside the College of Design`s Digital Clay Lab, Ph.D. student Maryam Badiei and instructor Lira Gomes are exploring the possibilities of ceramic 3D printing through research, experimentation and plenty of trial and error.
From collapsed prints to unexpected discoveries, every iteration reveals something new about how clay, design and digital fabrication can work together.
Read more through the news link in our bio.
Most students never get the chance to help redesign the spaces they`ll one day return to as alumni.
Through the ReDesign Library Project, College of Design students are doing exactly that. From architectural concepts and immersive storytelling to user-centered research, students are helping envision a Design Library built for the future while creating a legacy of their own. 📚✨
🔗 Read the story at the link in our bio.
The next chapter begins at the College of Design.
Please join us in congratulating Sharon Joines, Ph.D., on her appointment as interim dean of NC State`s College of Design, effective July 1.
A three-time NC State alumna, researcher, educator and longtime advocate for student success, Joines has helped shape the college through nearly two decades of leadership, innovation and collaboration.
From advancing universal design research to championing inclusive learning environments, her work has always centered on improving lives through design. We look forward to the future of the college under her leadership.
🔗 Read more at the news link in our bio.
What does it mean to coexist?
At Art2Wear 2026: Symbiosis, seven student designers explored the relationships that shape our world through wearable art inspired by culture, nature, technology and human connection.
Held as part of NC State`s inaugural Fashion Week, this year`s student-led production transformed the Gregg Museum into an immersive experience that blurred the boundaries between fashion, performance and storytelling.
Read the recap through the news link in our bio.
MAKE. SOME. NOISE. 🔊🏒
What makes the Lenovo Center one of the loudest arenas in hockey? According to College of Design professor Erica Unger, the answer is rooted in architecture, acoustics and the way spaces are designed to shape our experience.
As the Stanley Cup Final continues, see how design plays a role in every cheer, siren and goal celebration.
Read more at the news link in our bio.
Also, GO @CANES!!! 🏆🎉
Hey, I bet you could cook an egg on this thing 🍳
For 70 years, the Matsumoto wing has adapted alongside the College of Design. Now, its first floor has been reimagined for a new generation of designers, researchers and collaborators.
Filled with natural light, flexible workspaces and new opportunities for connection, the renovated space reflects how design education continues to evolve while honoring the vision that came before it.
The grand opening also marked a moment of gratitude for Dean Mark Hoversten, whose decade of leadership helped expand studios, research spaces and opportunities for students across the college.
Explore the transformation through the News link in our bio.
Photos provided by @keithisaacsphoto and @in_situ_studio
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