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Appalachian State University Celebrates 20 Years of Industrial Design Mar 12, 2026

Anniversary event highlights alumni success, student innovation and the future of design

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Honors Student, Teagan Jones, Explores Fiber Arts as a Pathway to Environmental Activism Feb 18, 2026

Appalachian State University senior Teagan Jones has always found inspiration in the natural world.

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Oring Spirit of Independence

App State’s Sheryl Oring Brings "Spirit of Independence" to National Stage for America’s 250th Feb 16, 2026

Appalachian State Department Chair Sheryl Oring is the creator of a new project that marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by asking people to consider what independence m... Fine and Applied Arts, Applied Design

Dr. Ghamari and a study participant

Wayfinding study provides unique research opportunities for undergraduates Sep 6, 2016

Dr. Hessam Ghamari has long been interested in evidence-based healthcare design.

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Dress designed by App student Jessica Lancaster

App students provide original designs for Blowing Rock Fashion Show and Fundraiser [Watauga Democrat] Aug 12, 2016

An addition to this year’s fashion show were original creations by students in the apparel merchandising and design program at Appalac

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Pottery students

Registration is open for fall Craft Enrichment classes at Appalachian State University Aug 10, 2016

Registration is now open for the Michael R. Patricelli Craft Enrichment Program at Appalachian State University.

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Brian F. Davies

Davies hired as chair of the Department of Applied Design Jul 26, 2016

Brian F. Davies will serve as chair of the Appalachian State University Department of Applied Design beginning August 1, 2016.

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Donation establishes Jane S. Harb Scholarship for Interior Design Jun 24, 2016

Trey Harb and Jonathan Harb, along with friends, have established the Jane S.

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Presentation at EDRA 47

Faculty and students present at EDRA 47 in Raleigh May 25, 2016

Dr. Hessam Ghamari, Mitzi Cook and Dr.

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Rider Evans with Adidas apprenticeship finalists

Industrial design student secures prestigious Adidas Design Academy apprenticeship May 20, 2016

Rider Evans, a 2016 industrial design graduate with a minor in apparel design, has bested more than 2,000 students and recent graduates to become... Applied Design

2016 SOURCE Award winners

Appalachian State students again take home top honors at SOURCE Awards May 16, 2016

Appalachian State University students Elizabeth Hundley, Megan Everhart and Kaitlyn Hutchens have been named SOURCE Awards winners for their... Applied Design

Lampworking class

Registration is open for summer Craft Enrichment classes May 9, 2016

Registration is open for the Michael R. Patricelli Craft Enrichment Program at Appalachian State University.

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 Sheilla Sanon explains her capstone project

Industrial design student's blog, Dikore, on the rise [The Appalachian] Apr 29, 2016

An industrial design student at Appalachian State University has made her own furniture design blog with the help and support from her profe

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