‘Mountain Made’ open studio event showcases student design at App State
Jan 20, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — The Department of Applied Design at Appalachian State University invites the public to Mountain Made: Design at App State, a free open...
4th Annual Celebration of Excellence Highlights Innovation and Outstanding Achievements
Dec 11, 2025
Appalachian State University’s College of Fine and Applied Arts gathered this fall for its 4th Annual Celebration of Excellence, a tradition that ho...
Interior Design Students Shine, Claim Top Honors at IIDA Carolinas Designworks
Dec 11, 2025
The Interior Design Program, part of the Applied Design Department within the College of Fine and Applied Arts, is celebrating a major achievement aft...
Appalachian State University Professor Richard Elaver Receives Prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Advance AI Design Research in Belgium
Oct 8, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Richard Elaver, a Professor of Industrial Design at Appalachian State University, has been honored with a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Progr...
Watauga County Public Library Co-Hosts Community Quilting Workshop in Partnership with Quilting for Community Recovery
Sep 26, 2025
by Andres TellezBoone, NC — September 2025 — The Watauga County Public Library will co-host a free community quilting workshop on Saturday, Octobe...
Introducing Sheryl Oring, New Chair for the Department of Applied Design
Jun 26, 2025
We are pleased to announce that Sheryl Oring has been named the new Chair of Applied Design in the College of Fine and Applied Arts.Sheryl brings a we...
Taylor Walker’s Rise to Success in the Design World
Apr 30, 2025
Even as a student at Appalachian State University, Taylor Walker stood out. Today, at just 26 years old, she stands at the top of her game as a kitche...
Turning Dreams Into Designs: Two App State Interior Design Students Awarded NEWH Green Voice Design Competition
Apr 12, 2025
Two remarkable seniors from Appalachian State University's Interior Design program, Gemma Cullen and Kelly Garoutte, recently captured the spotlight b...
Appalachian State Students Shine on the Global Stage with PAVE Competition Recognition
Feb 5, 2025
Two Appalachian State University interior design students, Gemma Cullen and Payton Dooley, have brought international recognition to their school by e...