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Hagins wins award for Best Visual Paper at Design Society conference

Carly Hagins, assistant professor in the Product Design program, recently attended the Design Society's Engineering and Product Design in Education (E&PDE) in Birmingham, United Kingdom, where she was awarded "Best Visual Paper" for her research paper Reading Visuals: Exploring the Use of AI in Qualitative Research Analysis.

Product Design senior utilizes research fellowship to explore shoe design in virtual reality

For many University of Kentucky students, their ambition and drive don’t stop during summer break. Summer is an ideal time for students to take a leap into an experience within their college careers that will propel them into their chosen career field. KayDee Pratt, a senior majoring in product design in the College of Design, is one of these students. 

College of Design Fall 2024 Work Study Research Assistantship Opportunities

This fall, the College of Design has five student work-study research assistantship opportunities available. Interested undergraduate and graduate students should apply by August 30.

Gray Design Building Free Weekly Yoga Classes for Students, Faculty and Staff

Beginning September 3rd, UK's Integrative Medicine and Health program will offer free weekly 45-minute yoga classes in the Gray Design Building. 

Rebekah Radtke Honored as University Research Professor

Rebekah Radtke, a Chellgren Endowed Professor and associate professor in the School of Interiors, has been honored as a 2024-25 University Research Professor.

Jeff Fugate Selected for the Academy for Public Scholarship on the Built Environment

Jeff Fugate, associate professor of extension in the School of Architecture, has been selected for the 2024 Cohort for the Academy for Public Scholarship on the Built Environment: CLIMATE ACTION.

2024 Graduate Research Summer Fellowships Available

The College of Design is offering graduate students summer fellowship opportunities funded through the College of Design Office of Research. Working with faculty mentors, graduate students may apply for stipends of up to $2,000 to fund their independent summer research proposal.

2024 Undergraduate Research Summer Fellowship Opportunities

The College of Design is offering undergraduate students summer fellowship opportunities funded through the UK Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR).  Working with faculty mentors, undergraduate students may apply for stipends of up to $2,000 to fund their independent summer research proposal.

Jon Mills receives IDSA award

Jon Mills, Director of UK's Department of Product Design, was one of 24 individuals recognized the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) in 2023 for his contributions to the field. The 20/2x recognition program began in 2020 as a way to highlight IDSA members "who dedicated their time and talents this year to the betterment of our Society and advancing the industrial design profession through information, education, community, and advocacy."

Undergraduate Work-Study Research Assistantships

In Fall 2023, the College of Design will be offering a number of faculty-directed undergraduate student research assistantships as part of UK’s work-study research assistant program (WRAP). The deadline to apply is October 20. 

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