College of Design

News and events relevant to all students, faculty and staff of the College of Design.

College of Design Lecture Series Carol Ross Barney, FAIA

Apr 15, 2026, 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Architecture, College of Design

Public spaces and places are essential and shape the livability and vibrancy of our cities. They embody our history, reflect our values, and inspire our future aspirations. Serving as communal hubs, these areas bring together diverse cultures and backgrounds while celebrating shared principles. Thoughtful design unlocks the full potential of public spaces, with architects playing a crucial role in fostering community and driving societal progress. Design is our superpower.

A man with a conference badge stands beside a wall displaying the text "Metropolis Future 100 Interior Design Graduates" in bold red letters on a beige background.

Interiors grad student chosen for 2026 Metropolis Future100

Haley Simpkins

Mar 30, 2026

International, College of Design, Interiors, Research

Paymaan Taymouri, graduate student in the University of Kentucky School of Interiors, has been named to Metropolis magazine’s 2026 Future100 list, an honor recognizing the top architecture and interior design students in North America.

UK Art Trail 2026

Apr 16, 2026, 4:00 – 7:00 PM

College of Design, University of Kentucky

Explore creativity across campus at the UK Art Trail on Thursday, April 16, from 4–7 p.m. This self-guided walking tour invites you to discover galleries across the University of Kentucky campus, each showcasing unique exhibitions and collections.

Dewhirst named inaugural Gray Design Building Gallery Director

Haley Simpkins

Mar 23, 2026

College of Design, Interiors, Research, University of Kentucky

The University of Kentucky College of Design has appointed Hannah Dewhirst as the inaugural gallery director for the Gray Design Building Gallery, a new leadership role that will guide the development of the gallery as a hub for exhibitions, research and public engagement.

“A colorful mind map centered on the word ‘access’ written in a red‑pink oval, with multiple arrows pointing to surrounding ovals in various colors. Most surrounding text is blurred, but one green oval in the upper left reads ‘equality for all.’ The layout appears hand‑drawn on a white surface.

Universal Design Certificate expands with new curriculum and online options

Haley Simpkins

Mar 23, 2026

College of Design, University of Kentucky

The University of Kentucky College of Design is launching a new curriculum model for the undergraduate certificate in Universal Design.

Lecture and Workshop Dendrochronology with Dr. Maegan Rochner

Apr 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

College of Design, Historic Preservation

On Friday, April 3, the Department of Historic Preservation welcomes Dr. Maegan Rochner of the University of Louisville. Dr. Rochner is a nationally known dendrochronologist, whose work uses tree-ring data in a variety of contexts to help answer questions related to archaeology, geomorphology, ecology, and other fields. Along with these areas, tree-ring dating can help to establish the age of wood used in historic structures.

Preservation Futures Elizabeth Blasius and Jonathan Solomon

Mar 27, 2026, 3:00 – 5:00 PM

Architecture, College of Design, Historic Preservation

How should preservation, which operates under frameworks prescribed by federal law, respond when federal direction conflicts with the profession's values?

Opening March 25 IN:SPACE Exhibition

Mar 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – Apr 16, 2026, 12:00 PM

College of Design

IN:SPACE | Practice in Motion is an exhibition emerging from two experiential workshops exploring how space can be shaped through light, material and bodily interaction. Featuring lighting and textile work from artists Patrick Ethen and Virginia Melnyk alongside student contribution, this exhibition presents a new way of understanding the multidisciplinary approach in design practices that invite viewers to engage and experiment with space as a dynamic, sensorial environment.

3 UK design undergrads to present at national research conference

Haven L. Patrick

Mar 5, 2026

Architecture, College of Design, Interiors, Product Design, Research, University of Kentucky

Forty-eight University of Kentucky students, including three from the College of Design, will present their research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) on April 13-15 in Richmond, Virginia.

UK Future of Sport Summit explores how technology is making sports smarter

Amanda Nelson

Feb 26, 2026

College of Design, Product Design, University of Kentucky

How is technology transforming the way athletes train, compete and recover? That question will take center stage at the Future of Sport Institute’s Sports Tech Summit, set for Monday, March 2, at the University of Kentucky. Hosted by the UK College of Education and UK College of Design, the event will explore how innovation is reshaping sport at every level.

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