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ADM Students Impress Renowned Designer in HMA Design Challenge Oct 13, 2026

Students in Appalachian State University’s Apparel Design & Merchandising (ADM) program recently presented their initial concepts for the Hickory Museum of Art/Charles Harbison Design Ch

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App State Interior Design wins 5th place at Fashion Bash 2026 Sep 28, 2026

A team of Appalachian State University interior design students and faculty competed for their first time in the annual Fashion Bash, held in Charlotte on September 17.

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Appalachian departments collaborate to build photovoltaic trailer Jan 24, 2019

Cameron Van Dyke, assistant professor in Appalachian State University’s Department of Applied Design, partnered with Brent Summerville, prac

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Appalachian State University students awarded honorable mention at international design competition Jan 15, 2019

Caroline DiBerto and Cassie Hutchens, both seniors enrolled in Appalachian’s Department of Applied Design interior design program, have rece

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Appalachian design students named ‘Rising Stars’ by professional association Dec 13, 2018

Two students in Appalachian State University’s Department of Applied Design have been recognized as “Rising Stars” by the Caroli

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Appalachian Industrial Design student attends Winter Outdoor Retail Market Nov 27, 2018

Industrial design student Adam Westfall recently attended the Winter Outdoor Retail Market in Denver, Colorado Nov. 8–11.

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The Smith Gallery announces call for Art + Design Expo 2019 entries Nov 20, 2018

The Smith Gallery will host the Art and Design Expo 2019, co-sponsored by the Departments of Art and Applied Design, Jan.29–

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David English and his son

Young alumni award winner credits Appalachian for success Oct 26, 2018

Dr. David English ’04 ’06 has amassed a long list of achievements throughout his relatively short career.

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"Warden of Wallop Park"

Appalachian student wins prestigious furniture industry award Oct 23, 2018

Appalachian State University senior Ryan Decker, an industrial design major from Hendersonville, has won a Pinnacle Award, the furniture design... Applied Design

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David English receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Young Alumni Award Oct 15, 2018

David English ’04 ’06, the 2018 winner of the Young Alumni Award at Appalachian State University, said, “Appalachian … tr

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Dean Kloda receives a check from La-Z-Boy's Tim Solesbee

La-Z-Boy provides funding for student classroom design Oct 8, 2018

The La-Z-Boy Foundation has donated $75,000 to Appalachian State University’s Department of Applied Design to help fund the student-designed

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