College of Design

Congrats to @UMNews @UofMDesign Wearable Technology Lab (WTL) #umnwtl researchers for presenting their work at @ISWCNET #ISWC2024 in Australia this week! cc @LucyEDunne

Composed of academia, businesses, & more, Biomimetics24 accelerates the adoption of nature-inspired innovations. Tue, Oct 8 learn about biomimicry applications from health to textiles, AI, education, & more 🙌 Visit the link in our bio to learn more. Presented by @UofMDesign

Work one-on-one with a @UofMDesign student in architecture to help them grow professionally through career exploration, networking, project and portfolio reviews, skill-building, and more. Applications are preferred by September 30. Learn more: design.umn.edu/mentor

📢 Calling all design pros! ⭐ Minnesota design students need mentors like YOU! ✨ Share your experience, guide their growth, and help shape the future of design. Be the mentor who makes a difference. #Mentorship #Skiumah

Professor Thomas Fisher (Architecture) will be speaking at the @chronicle of Higher Education's Festival (Chronfest). Join the Reenergizing the Campus Digital Experience session this Thursday, September 12 from 1:15 to 2:00 PM online. featured.chronicle.com/chronfest24/p/1

The College of Design’s Mentor Program is recruiting mentors for 2024–25! Share this with design professionals who might be interested in applying! The deadline to register as a mentor is Friday, September 27. maroonandgoldnetwork.umnalumni.org/hub/minnesota/…

Check out the recent MPR News coverage of the Indigenous Design Camp! mprnews.org/story/2024/07/…

The 2024 TEDxMinneapolis event is happening this Monday, August 12! Professor Barry Kudrowitz (Product Design) will be doing a new talk on how superheroes, cartoons, and science fiction advance society. Check out their lineup of speakers and get tickets. tedxminneapolis.com

Before the College of Design, our disciplines were housed in the College of Human Ecology where Shirley Baugher, PhD., served as dean. We are forever grateful for her contributions to the field of design education. Our thoughts are with her loved ones. simpletraditions.com/obituaries/shi…

The restored and renovated Pillsbury Castle is open to tour July 12–28. Lecturer Anne Farniok (Interior Design) and five College of Design students worked on multiple family spaces in the mansion. See what they've created over the past nine months! #5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">startribune.com/pillsbury-cast…

Sage Davis (PhD '24, Apparel Design) shares her insights on handmade and sustainable garment making with Kare11 in their Lifting Voices series. Her clothing design practices are deeply rooted in her Anishinaabe culture and values. kare11.com/video/news/com…

Join the @BellMuseum in celebrating #Pride and the scientific contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community at the @UMNews University of Minnesota with Spotlight Science: Sci Pride on Saturday, June 29th, 10 AM - 2 PM. bellmuseum.umn.edu/event/spotligh…

We’re #UMNProud of our colleagues, students, and volunteers who showed up today for the third annual U of M Juneteenth Celebration to make it a success. Here are just a few #Juneteenth2024 @uofmdesign @umn_icd @UMNews @UMNPeds @UMNNursing @mlkprogramumn

The College of Design is hiring a Chief Lead Development Officer. This position is responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive development strategy for the college and managing a multi-faceted development program. jobsearch.cla.umn.edu/361764

We're #UMNProud of Architecture Alumna Kristine Anderson for recently being appointed to the @MCAD Board of Trustees! Read more about Anderson and meet all five of the new trustees here. intranet.mcad.edu/news/welcome-n…

A brand new design initiative for Indigenous youths has just launched! The Indigenous Design Camp is a week-long day camp that ignites the creative spark happening Monday, July 29 through Friday, August 1. Learn more and join the waitlist: eventbrite.com/.../indigenous…..."

Architecture Alumnus Mohammed Lawal is the CEO of LSE Architects, the largest Black-owned architectural and design firm in the Upper Midwest. He was featured by CBS News for his firm's work on spaces like the V3 Center. Read more: cbsnews.com/minnesota/news…

"We are all designers. . . . [W]e all contribute to the experiences of others." Meet Terresa Moses, a College of Design faculty member, and learn about her work in design justice: give.umn.edu/stories/design… @UofMDesign

In January, @UofMDesign students explored Singapore’s vibrant culinary and design scene first-hand. From reimagining Hawker Centers to mastering the art of cooking laksa, they learned how to blend culture with cuisine. z.umn.edu/9ipm

My baby girl, who inspired SOPHIE’S SQUASH, graduated from @UofMDesign today. We love her so much!