The Design Cafe is located on the first floor near the front entrance to the College of Design. It serves coffees, teas, sodas; sandwiches, salads, sides, and soups; and lots of tasty snacks and desserts! The cafe is operated by ISU Dining, and students can use their Dining Dollars and Flex Meal options here.
Facilities
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The Design Store
View hours or shop onlineThe Design Store is a branch of the Iowa State University Book Store located on the second floor of the College of Design building. For studio or just for fun, the store carries a variety of products, including everyday art supplies.
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College Model Shop
Learn more about the College Model ShopThe Model Shop in room 0020 Design is available for student projects. A small fee for a semester pass gives you access to tools, time, the scraps room, and computer-aided cutting.
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Gallery 181
View our current exhibitGallery 181 is located on the first floor of the College of Design building. Exhibition viewing hours are 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday and by special arrangement. Closed weekends and university holidays. Admission is free.
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Design Reading Room
View library resourcesLocated on the first floor of the College of Design in room 0111 Design, this facility houses books, journals, and other informational resources – both permanent and course reserve materials – that support the needs of students and faculty in all of the college’s academic programs. It also offers a quiet place to study. The Design Reading Room is part of the University Library.
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The Design Closet
Request or donate suppliesThe Design Closet, managed by the Multicultural Student Services Office in the College of Design, collects and provides recycled and gently used supplies for students with financial need. It also partners with the University Book Store to provide students in the first-year Core Design Program courses with reduced-cost supply kits.
Student Innovation Center
The Student Innovation Center is the nexus on Iowa State’s campus where all Cyclones are invited to hone their innovation skills through experimentation, collaboration, and the free exchange of ideas. The College of Design offers a number of classes and opportunities throughout the building as well; visit the Letterpress Lab on the first floor and the Design classrooms on the fourth floor to see our students’ innovation in action.
A Cyclone in the Making
The best way to picture yourself on Iowa State’s campus is to visit and experience it yourself! Meet with Iowa State University students, tour the entire campus, and see our College of Design students creating and designing first-hand.