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 Hickor...
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 Charlott...
App State Furniture Design Students Revitalize Broyhill Walking Park with Custom Artistic Benches
Sep 25, 2026
by P.J. WirchanskyIn the College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University, preparing students for professional success extends beyond ...
Patterns of Success: How App State’s ADM Program Builds Real-World Professionals
Sep 1, 2026
by P.J. WirchanskyUnder the leadership and guidance of Dr. Anthony Wilson, Apparel Design and Merchandising Program Director, Appalachian State Univer...
CFAA Alum Feature: Dusty Lockwood - Quiet Strength and Full‑Circle Leadership
Jul 26, 2026
Dusty Lockwood’s App State journey began with a defining realization: “The mind is a unique thing, and when faced with life‑changing challenges,...
Spotlight: Applied Design Student Colvin Harvey Interns with London Designer Tino Seubert
Jul 17, 2026
Appalachian State University’s Industrial Design (Applied Design) program continues to cultivate emerging designers who are ready to make their mark...
Assistant Professor of Industrial Design, Jimena Vergara‑Sanz, awarded the NC Innovation Pipeline Grant for Human-Centered Prosthetics Research
Jul 7, 2026
by P.J. WirchanskyAppalachian State University's College of Fine & Applied Arts is proud to announce that Assistant Professor Jimena Vergara‑San...
App State Interior Design Student Earns 2nd Place at National IIDA Design Charette
Jun 23, 2026
Appalachian State University’s Interior Design program is celebrating a major national achievement after rising senior Rose Shandra, President of th...
Richard Prisco, Professor of Industrial Design, Retires After 16 Years at App State
May 12, 2026
Since joining Appalachian State University in 2010, Professor Richard Prisco has guided the furniture concentration of Industrial Design with dedicati...