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Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Faculty Present at AIGA Design Conference

School of Design faculty presented research at the American Institute of Graphic Arts’ national conference, held virtually, October 10–12. Assistant Professor Kimberly Mitchell led an interactive workshop on the pervasive issue of ageism within art…

Kimberly Mitchell, left, and Christopher Cote, right.

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Fall Lectures and Exhibits Series Lineup

This fall, ��Ƶ’s College of Architecture and Design welcomes an impressive lineup of designers, artists and professionals in our 2024 Lectures and Exhibits Series. Surface Mining — A Sequel, Anthony Titus,…

Exterior of the Art and Architecture Building

Monday, August 12, 2024

Faculty, Fellows Join the College of Architecture and Design

The University of Tennessee, ��Ƶ’s College of Architecture and Design welcomes six new and returning professionals into full-time faculty positions and fellowships this fall. They join the schools of architecture, design, and interior architecture. Architecture …

Friday, July 26, 2024

Senior Revives Type in Winning Design for The North Face

After the semester ended, Brian Fuson was driving around his hometown of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, when he noticed the typeface of certain street signs appeared different than others. “They are not in a typical sans…

Friday, May 17, 2024

Graduates Turn Tassels, Join Alumni Family

This spring more than 130 students became alumni of ��Ƶ’s College of Architecture and Design. “Today marks a significant milestone in the lives of our students,” said Dean Jason Young. “For…

Barry Alan Yoakum, FAIA, delivers commencement address at the spring 2024 ceremony.

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Graphic Design Senior Wins Prestigious Moggridge Award

Maggie Meystrik, a senior in the School of Design, has been named the College of Architecture and Design’s recipient of the Bill Moggridge Award. The international honor recognizes the next generation of designers and honors…

Monday, March 25, 2024

GDUSA Names Two Vols in Annual Students to Watch

Seniors Lauren Favier and Jaiden Kasaval have been recognized as a part of Graphic Design USA’s 2024 Students to Watch. More than 100 students were selected from across 60 of America’s leading art and design…

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Six Graphic Design Students Bring Home ADDYs

Six students in the School of Design were recognized for outstanding work produced in their courses at the American Advertising Awards (ADDYs) last week. The event, organized by the ��Ƶ chapter of the American Advertising Federation,…

Seven students from the School of Design at the 2024 ADDYs hosted by the ��Ƶ chapter of the American Advertising Federation.

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Students Design Healing Playroom for East Tennessee Children’s Hospital

The playrooms at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital (ETCH) serve as an oasis for patients and families during their visits. The hematology and oncology playroom has a dual purpose of creating a comforting and uplifting environment…

Monday, October 30, 2023

Tennessee Teams Receive Top Awards at Regional Design It Forward Competition

Four teams from the UT School of Design traveled to Louisville to compete in the sixth annual Design It Forward Kentucky. The one-day competition challenged graphic design students to create a visual solution for Sisters…

Jaiden Kasaval, Evans Baird, and Jake Robinette with their first place trophy from the Design It Forward Kentucky competition.