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Mar 26, 2014

Isley Wins Design Award

College of Design alumnus Alex Isley has been named a 2014 recipient of the prestigious AIGA medal, the highest honor of the design profession. 

Feb 3, 2014

Paul’s Cross Project

English professor John Wall and associate professor of architecture David Hill discuss the groundbreaking Virtual Paul's Cross Project, which has been installed in the Teaching and Visualization Lab at the Hunt Library. 

Nov 13, 2013

Hunt Library Offers Blasts to the Past

No need to update your passport. English professor John Wall leads virtual tours of a 17th century London landmark via the Hunt Library's visualization lab. Don't miss the ride. 

Oct 21, 2013

Grand Finale

In making the finals of "Project Runway," associate design professor Justin LeBlanc shared his story -- and his NC State roots -- with the world. 

Jul 15, 2013

Global Spotlight for Design Project

A long shot pays off for the Long View, a design installation selected for a short list of world's top animation projects this month. See the interactive program in action. 

May 16, 2013

Art2Wear 2013

Scenes from this year's amazing Art2Wear fashion show, the annual extravaganza sponsored by the College of Design and the College of Textiles. 

May 8, 2013

Around the World in 50 Meals

Through his 50 Meals in 50 Days project, graduating design student Austin Simmons spent the summer of 2012 expanding his horizons, one meal and one country at a time. 

May 8, 2013

The Strong One

Graduating industrial design student Nicholas Sailer's award-winning short film, "The Strong One," played to audiences from Raleigh to Hollywood to the Cannes Film Festival. 

A model shows off a student design at Art2Wear 2013.

Apr 29, 2013

Art2Wear: More Than a Fashion Show

At Art2Wear, the annual show of fashions from students in the College of Design and the College of Textiles, students get rare exposure to an audience of fans and potential employers. 

Apr 26, 2013

Art2Wear 2013

For 12 years, Art2Wear has brought design and textiles students' fashion visions to life. It's a nine-month effort, but to the designers it's a labor of love. 

J. Mark Scearce, professor of art and design, sits at a piano.

Apr 23, 2013

Heart of Darkness

Composer J. Mark Scearce finds inspiration for his new opera in a supernatural tale of soul-wrenching horror. A little night music may end up giving you nightmares. 

Dean Malecha in the kitchen he designed.

Feb 19, 2013

Pride of Place

The kitchen in the new chancellor's residence took top honors in a national home design competition, earning the distinction of "Room of the Year." The Bulletin visits with architect Marvin Malecha in the beautiful home. 

Dec 13, 2012

Reviving Small-Town North Carolina

The College of Design’s Community Design Initiative is working hard to invigorate small country towns across the state, including Ramseur in Randolph County. 

Dec 11, 2012

Alumnus Receives 2012 Design Guild Award

College of Design alumnus Phil Freelon became the recipient of the 2012 Design Guild Award this month. 

Dec 4, 2012

Chris Jordan Retires

Chris Jordan, director of the materials lab in the College of Design, will retire at the end of December after 16 years of service.