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Designing Memories: UK Students Find Their 'Camelot' in Italy

This past summer, students from the University of Kentucky's College of Design participated in a transformative education abroad experience in Florence, Italy. Led by Mark O'Bryan, an associate professor in the School of Architecture, the program offered students the chance to explore Italian architecture, history and culture firsthand.  

UK College of Design hosts Fall 2024 Lecture Series

The University of Kentucky College of Design’s Fall 2024 Lecture Series offered a dynamic lineup of talks, exhibitions and workshops that explored the intersection of design, architecture and innovation. This semester’s events included insights from renowned professionals, interactive workshops and exhibitions that highlighted both emerging and established voices in the design world. Find a full list of the featured events below:

Universal Design Certificate Interest Meeting

The School of Interiors is the academic home for the 12-hour Universal Design Certificate program, offered in partnership with UK's Human Development Institute.  Emphasizing access, equity, ease of use, and legibility, the principles of Universal Design directly relate to the design of environments across scale from product to interior to building to place. 

Concrete Workshop

This workshop, led by Pooya Mohaghegh, will focus on fabric-formed concrete casting, providing students with hands-on experience in both digital design and physical fabrication.  Register Now

Spring 2025 Electives Offered by the School of Interiors

The School of Interiors is offering a range of electives for the Spring 2025 semester, for both Interiors students and non-majors. Register Now

Interiors students lead donation drive for hurricane-impacted NC communities

On October 19, 2024, second-year Interiors students Kat Pence and Noah Nolan headed to Swannanoa, North Carolina in a vehicle loaded to the brim with relief supplies for communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. 

Virtual Open House: Interiors Graduate Program

To learn more about the Master of Arts in Interiors, and fully funded assistantship opportunities, the School of Interiors will host a Virtual Open House session for its Graduate Program on Tuesday, November 12, at 9 a.m EST. Register Now

SubStudio Lecture at 21c Lexington

On Sunday, October 13, School of Interiors faculty members Hannah Dewhirst and Ingrid Schmidt will give a talk at 21c Museum Hotel in Lexington about the immersive installations they create as part of their collaborative SUBSTUDIO. 

Chair Day: Pop-Up Exhibit

Join us for a pop-up exhibit all about chair design. The event will take place in the Clearing of the Gray Design Building and will feature chairs from the College of Design collection and from college faculty, as well as chairs from Gonzo Vintage and the collection of Matt Smith.

Meakins and Chugh to present at Interior Design Educators Council Regional Symposium

School of Interiors faculty members Jennifer Meakins and Aanya Chugh will be part of a peer reviewed panel discussion at the Interior Design Educators Council Regional Symposium, scheduled for Oct. 31- Nov. 1, 2024.