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Apr 16, 2010

Anything But Typical

A dozen NC State student designers, along with more than 2,500 spectators, celebrated the fusion of fashion and art at Wednesday's Art to Wear fashion show at Reynolds Coliseum. From the use of traditional medium and fabrics to local eateries' fast-food containers, student designs and materials ran the gamut. 

Apr 15, 2010

Art to Wear Show Stunning


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Apr 15, 2010

Brandeis Draws with Stitches

Design faculty member Susan Brandeis has textile artwork in an international show. 

Mar 8, 2010

Bronzed and Beautiful

Near NC State's free expression tunnel, a trio of five-foot-tall, 1,200-pound wolves stands guard over the hustle and bustle of everyday campus life. The sculptures, funded from non-appropriated, non-student-fee dollars, were formally installed and unveiled Tuesday, Mar. 9, at 2 p.m. 

Sean Coleman at computer screen in the College of Design.

Mar 2, 2010

An Eye For Design

Industrial design student Sean Coleman's eco-friendly car will be built from the ground up and displayed trackside at the 2010 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas event in Houston in March. 

Sean Coleman at computer screen in the College of Design.

Feb 25, 2010

An Eye For Design

Industrial design student Sean Coleman's eco-friendly car will be built from the ground up and displayed trackside at the 2010 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas (SEMA) event in Houston in March. 

Feb 23, 2010

Let There Be Light

An alum is leading the effort to restore NC State's legendary Color Wall, a symphony of light that once dazzled Hillsborough Street. Beginning March 7, a group of paintings by creator (and former NC State design professor) Joe Cox will be available for purchase as part of an effort to raise money to bring the Wall back to its vibrant, color-changing glory. 

Feb 18, 2010

Publication Honored

The Brick, a student publication of First Year College, won a merit award from the Charlotte chapter of AIGA, the professional association for design. 

Feb 11, 2010

In Memoriam: Elizabeth Lee

Elizabeth Bobbitt Lee, the first woman to graduate from the NC State School of Design in 1952, died Feb. 2 in Lumberton. She was 81. 

Feb 11, 2010

Hill Honored

Assistant Professor of Architecture David Hill has won the Vernon F. Shogren award, which honors the memory of Professor Vernon Shogren, who taught architecture at NC state from 1953 to 1955 and 1961 to 1992. 

Feb 4, 2010

In Memoriam: Eduardo Catalano

Eduardo Catalano, one of the giants of modern architecture, died last week at his home in Massachusetts. He was 92. 

Nov 12, 2009

Professor Contributes Chapter

Architecture Professor Thomas Barrie contributed a chapter for a book published by the Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts this year. 

Nov 5, 2009

Redfield Curates Exhibit

Wendy Redfield, associate professor of architecture, curated an exhibit of student work from a previous studio for the Lodi Project, a local gallery. 

Oct 27, 2009

Animated Alumni

Animation entrepreneurs Jason ('97) and Michael ('99) Carpenter believe NC State's College of Design is the "greatest place ever," and the two brothers credit the College for giving their careers a successful start. 

Oct 22, 2009

Faculty Work on Kinston Music Trail

College of Design faculty members developed preliminary concepts for a trail showcasing African American music heritage in Kinston, N.C.