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Leo Li presenting his Leonardo da Vinci AI project in front of his professors and peers.

Apr 28, 2025

NC State Graduate Student Leo Brings Leonardo da Vinci to Life Through AI

For Leo Li, a graduate student in the Media Arts, Design and Technology (MADTech) program at NC State’s College of Design, the path from computer science to cutting-edge design was…

Nov 26, 2024

Doctoral Students Showcase Work through Design Probes: Research Strands

On November 21, the College of Design’s doctoral programs brought together practitioners from the Doctor of Design and PhD in Design programs to showcase their outstanding research in a poster session and review titled “Design Probes: Research Strands.”

Farmer Cee Stanley tossing hay from the back of a pickup truck.

Nov 14, 2024

Cultivating Design Solutions with Green Heffa Farms

In the spring of 2024, PhD student and instructor Erin White brought students from his D101 Design Thinking course to solve multiple challenges faced at Green Heffa Farms. The students, many of whom are not design majors, addressed challenges such as storage issues, workflow efficiency and social media strategy.

Apr 27, 2023

Doctor of Design Program Celebrates its First Graduate: Dr. Juhann Waller

Graduate student Juhann Waller is the first student-practitioner of the Doctor of Design program to graduate, and will receive his degree in August 2023.

Oct 17, 2022

Latinx Voices of Design: Clarissa Gernat

Clarissa Gernat is in her first year as a graduate student in the Art+Design program. She shared her experiences growing up with her family in Honduras, how her heritage ties into her creativity and her experiences at the College of Design.

Melissa Manjarrez Dominguez at her desk in the Landscape Architecture studio.

Sep 27, 2022

Latinx Voices of Design: Melissa Manjarrez Dominguez

Melissa Manjarrez Dominguez is a first-year graduate student in the College of Design. In her story, she recalls her youth in Sinaloa, Mexico, her experiences facing anti-immigration legislation in Alabama, and her desire to create landscapes that are enriching and available to everyone.

Carmina Ferreras standing in front of mural wall

Apr 19, 2022

Mural Contest Winner’s Vision Comes to Life

Carmina Ferreras' inspirational design for the mural contest comes to life inside the lobby of the Graduate School.

Prasad Joshi Portrait over blueprint graphics

Dec 21, 2021

Learning Beyond the Classroom: An Alumnus Celebrates a Patent Award Milestone

Prasad Joshi is a 2018 graduate from the Master of Industrial Design program at the College of Design, and was recently awarded a patent along with fellow student Charity Kirk for their work on a bassinet design.

Mar 29, 2019

Designing for Activism and Advocacy

Art + Design graduate student Saige Martin is exploring design activism and advocacy to challenge peoples perceptions and to push beyond their comfort zones.

May 12, 2018

Flexible is Key to Successful Collaboration

Cameron Westbrook is a graduate student in the final semester of his Master of Architecture degree.