Exploring Innovative Solutions in Research and Creative Work with Design Thinking and Interdisciplinary Approaches Aaron Yang, assistant professor, graphic design In my talk, I will share my interdisciplinary journey and highlight several innovative projects that showcase the power of design and interdisciplinary collaboration in solving real-world problems. From a life-saving gamified system for young patients […]
Empowering Underrepresented Communities: The Transformative Role of Graphic Design Patrick Finley, assistant professor, graphic design Graphic design has the power to transform underrepresented communities by amplifying their voices and stories. Through visual storytelling and inclusive design, these communities can convey their unique narratives, foster a sense of belonging and drive positive social change, ultimately bridging […]
Pseudo-Functional Peter Scheidt, assistant professor, art and visual culture I use function (or non-function) as a conceptual starting point in my sculptural work. While my studio practice is grounded in traditional woodworking, I often use digital tools for design and research. I respect the history of the craft but challenge myself to work irreverently and […]
This event has been canceled and will be rescheduled in the spring semester. Computational Methods for Soundscape Design Merate Barakat, associate professor, architecture Merate Barakat, a new faculty member of the Department of Architecture, will discuss her soundscape research, which is mediated by her investigations and teaching within the fields of architectural and computational design. […]
In conjunction with the "Beauty Investigated: Dilemmas, Projects and Promises" symposium, this exhibition will explore the cultural and social constructs of beauty through a series of artworks. The exhibition is organized by art and visual culture faculty Ingrid Lilligren, professor, and Johhny DiBlasi, assistant professor. The art will be on view in Gallery 181 from […]
Computational Methods for Soundscape Design Merate Barakat, associate professor, architecture Merate Barakat, who joined the faculty in the Department of Architecture in August 2023, will discuss her soundscape research, which is mediated by her investigations and teaching within the fields of architectural and computational design. Her work involves developing innovative tools that integrate qualitative concepts […]
Design Strategies for Empowering Children in Challenging Scenarios Bruno Oro, assistant professor, industrial design Design plays a crucial role in aiding users during challenging situations. In his ongoing research, Bruno Oro, who joined the industrial design faculty in August 2023, explores two distinct avenues for assisting children: one involves investigating the relationship between design thinking […]
In celebration of International Love Data Week, The Catalyst will be holding a series of events to promote learning about data. The Research Methods Meet Up will be held from noon–1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, at The Catalyst, to kick off International Love Data Week. Be ready to dive into data and dig into all […]
In celebration of International Love Data Week, The Catalyst will be holding a series of events to promote learning about data. The Tidy Data Salon will take place from noon–1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, at the Catalyst. Participants can organize their spreadsheets and files during the hour-long workshop. Light snacks will be provided. Register to attend.
The "Beauty Investigated: Dilemmas, Projects and Promises" symposium will explore the cultural and social constructs of beauty through a series of discussions and artwork. The three-day event is organized by art and visual culture faculty Ingrid Lilligren, professor, and Johhny DiBlasi, assistant professor, with support from a CEAH Symposium Grant, Department of Art and Visual […]
International Love Data Week will end with the Love Data Wrap Party from noon–2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at the Catalyst. Come enjoy a hot cocoa bar and data activities to close out the data education-filled week. Winners of the Data Visualization Contest will be announced will be announced at 1 p.m. All Iowa State […]
BNIM Regenerative Design Challenge: Co-Creating Communities of Climate Resilience Jiwnath Ghimire, assistant professor, community and regional planning Alenka Poplin, associate professor, community and regional planning Andrea Wheeler, associate professor, architecture College of Design faculty members who received a BNIM Regenerative Design Challenge grant in 2023 will discuss regenerative principles from the lens of community collaboration […]
Fieldstead Award Presentation Landscape architecture assistant professor Austin Dunn's spring 2024 "Great American Rail-Trail" interdisciplinary studio poses the question, “Can trails be more than recreational paths?” In his work with Boone County Conservation and the Friends of the High Trestle Trail, Dunn and this studio explore how a local rail-trail corridor can serve ecological, economic, […]
Community and Economic Development at Iowa State University: Sharing Our Work, Its Extension Scholarship and Its Relationship to the College of Design Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Community and Economic Development (CED) embraces Iowa State's land-grant mission of teaching (learning), research (discovery) and outreach (engagement). Community development has been an integral part of the […]
The Institute for Design Research and Outreach will host its first Research and Outreach Day in the College of Design the afternoon of Thursday, April 18. The event will begin with a college outreach networking luncheon for invited faculty and staff from noon–2 p.m. and continue with a public poster session showcasing College of Design […]
