college of design

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. 

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. 

Dec 4, 2012

Robin Moore Honored

Professor of Landscape Architecture Robin Moore was awarded an honorary membership in the American Society of Landscape Architects. 

Nov 1, 2012

Let It Rain – the New Lee Hall Rain Garden

University Housing had no plans for the gloomy space behind Lee Residence Hall. So Andy Fox and his landscape architecture students transformed the area into a gorgeous rain garden. 

Oct 11, 2012

Shaping Raleigh’s Future

Come to the kick-off meeting of “Uncovering Southwest Raleigh,” a cooperative effort between the city of Raleigh, the College of Design, the Poole College of Management and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. 

Sep 18, 2012

An Autumnal Japanese Art Exhibit

The NC Japan Center presents a new exhibition of paintings by New York artist Hisako Kobayashi from Sept. 22 to Nov. 30. Enjoy a Shizuoka Tea sampling,  presentation and artist gallery talk, right in time for fall. 

Sep 18, 2012

Integrating Your Research

If you’re a professor interested in incorporating your research into your teaching or wanting to implement active learning in the classroom, consider attending two helpful workshops this month hosted by the Office of Faculty Development. 

Sep 6, 2012

New Rain Garden Set for Unveiling

The Lee Hall Rain Garden will be unveiled at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 13 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. The garden showcases the work of four students from the College of Design. 

Aug 6, 2012

Design Camp Dives Into Olympic Themes

London's Olympic Games inspired students participating in this summer's Design Camp in the College of Design. Take a look behind the scenes. 

Jun 28, 2012

Liu to Head Industrial and Graphic Design

An award-winning designer joins NC State in August as the new head of the Department of Industrial and Graphic Design. 

May 14, 2012

Students Get Giant Screen Test

Although the James B. Hunt Jr. Library is still under construction on  Centennial Campus, it’s already giving students hands-on experience with  the gaming industry’s newest technology. 

May 1, 2012

Students Get Giant Screen Test

Students are already taking advantage of the advanced technology planned for the new Hunt Library. Watch design and computer science students in action.