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Hagins wins award for Best Visual Paper at Design Society conference

Sep 17, 2024

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

Meg Mills and Ben Branscum Sep 12, 2024

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.

Venn: Junior Faculty Exhibition

Jul 12 – Sep 7, 2024

The Junior Faculty of the College of Design have diverse degrees and experiences and their research reflects that. At the surface you may not see the parallels in their work but as you dive deeper the connections shine through. This exhibition highlights how the diverse work of the CoD junior faculty connects and complements each other.

Fall 2024 Work Study Research Assistantship Opportunities

Aug 20, 2024

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.

Rebekah Radtke Honored as University Research Professor

Jul 8, 2024

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

May 15, 2024

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 Undergraduate Research Summer Fellowship Opportunities

Apr 12, 2024

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.