Events

IDRO Friday Research Seminar: Streamlyne Hands-On Q&A Workshop

411 Design

Join Angie Schreck, the College of Design's OSPA pre-award administrator, and Sandra Norvell, College of Design grants specialist, for a hands-on workshop and Q+A to answer questions you might have about Streamlyne, ISU's new system for internal approvals and submissions to external proposals. This workshop will open with a quick overview of Streamlyne and a […]

IDRO Friday Research Seminar: Streamlyne Hands-On Q&A Workshop with Sandra Norvell

411 Design

Join College of Design grants specialist Sandra Norvell for a hands-on workshop and Q+A about Streamlyne, ISU’s new system for internal approvals and submissions to external proposals. Bring your laptop and your questions! Everyone is welcome. Part of the IDRO Friday Research Seminar series sponsored by the Institute for Design Research and Outreach in the […]

IDRO Friday Research Seminar: Resilience by Design – Kotaro Nakamura

411 Design

Resilience by Design Kotaro Nakamura, professor and chair, Department of Interior Design Creating a sustainable world is becoming increasingly crucial but also very challenging. The term "resilience" often means the ability to bounce back after facing challenges. However, in the context of design, it also refers to the importance of creating a built environment that […]

College of Design Internal Funding Opportunities Information Session

130 Design

Hosted by the Institute for Design Research and Outreach in the College of Design, join the information session at 12:10–1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, 130 Design. Participants will learn more about current awards and new award opportunities, the application process and hear from past and current award recipients. Senior associate dean Seda McKilligan will share remarks. […]

CEAH Fall Celebration

Join the Center for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities (CEAH) in celebrating National Arts and Humanities Month at this fall celebration from 4–6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, in the first-floor atrium and Step-a-torium at the Student Innovation Center. The event will include remarks by CEAH director Matthew Sivils and associate provost for faculty Dawn […]

IDRO Friday Research Seminar – Aaron Yang

416 Design

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 […]

IDRO Friday Research Seminar – Patrick Finley

411 Design

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 […]

IDRO Friday Research Seminar: Pseudo-Functional – Peter Scheidt

411 Design

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 […]

Canceled – IDRO Friday Research Seminar – Merate Barakat

416 Design

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. […]

Beauty Investigated: Dilemmas, Projects and Promises Exhibition

Gallery 181, College of Design 715 Bissell Road, Ames, IA, United States

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 […]

IDRO Friday Research Seminar – Merate Barakat

130 Design

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 […]