Join us in celebrating 70 years of design education at Arizona State University! Throughout October 2024, we invite you to be part of "The Design School Celebration: Sharing our Story," a series of events that honor our rich legacy, showcase our latest achievements and inspire our future endeavors.
Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store:
- Design Futures: A Conversation Series
- Sharing our story: Timeline and exhibitions
- Alumni and community receptions
- Digital storybook: A collection of stories
This celebration honors our rich legacy, showcases our achievements and inspires our future endeavors. Each event is a unique opportunity to reconnect with friends, engage with our community, and see firsthand how our faculty, students and staff are shaping the future of design.
Design Futures: A Conversation Series
All conversation series will will be held on The Bridge located on the second floors of Design North and Design South.
Explore the future of design education through insightful lectures and panel discussions. Each event in this series will include a keynote presentation by renowned designers and a panel discussion with design practitioners and educators.
How Design Can Transform Global Education and
Empower Community Resilience
Oct. 18, 2024
5 to 7:30 p.m. Arizona time
The Bridge
Keynote speaker:
Cheryl D. Miller, Accomplished graphic designer, writer and activist
Panelists
Kelly Franznick '94
Marc Beyer '95
Julia Lopez '20
RJ Millhouse '21 (Moderator)
AIA CES approved (2 LU/HSW credits)
How Design Can Reshape Our Relationship With Our Planet and
Advance Technology For Good
Oct. 25, 2024
5 to 7:30 p.m. Arizona time
The Bridge
Keynote speaker:
Howard Cheng, Director of Industrial Design, Dyson
AIA CES approved (2 LU credits)
How Design Can Help Build the Future of Health
Nov. 1, 2024
5 to 7:30 p.m. Arizona time
The Bridge
Keynote speaker:
Bruce Mau, Institute Professor & Professor of Practice in Graphic Design, Arizona State University
Reception with incoming dean of the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts.
AIA CES approved (2 LU/HSW credits)
Exhibitions honoring our legacy
We’re eager to share how our collective efforts—from alumni contributions to faculty research and student projects—have pushed the boundaries of design. Visit one of our month-long exhibitions celebrating our legacy and achievements:
Design South Gallery
Journey through our history with a timeline exhibit featuring key milestones, our contributions to Cosanti, the legacy of The Arizona School, and notable projects like the construction of the Design North building.
Design and the Arts Library
Explore artistic works by Jack Peterson, alumni travel postcards by Dan Horvat, and the "Design Justice" book collection curated by our Design Justice Initiative.
Alumni and community receptions
Reconnect with your peers and meet new friends at one of the special program receptions. We are planning receptions for each of our five core programs: architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, industrial design and graphic design.
Want to attend?
Indicate your interest during registration. You will receive more information when the receptions are scheduled.
Want to host?
Are you interested in hosting a program-specific reception? We invite sponsorships for gatherings that connect alumni, faculty, and students from one of our five core programs. Email sclare.witt@asu.edu if you are interested.
Share your story
You will soon be able to connect with alumni and friends of The Design School in a new way. We are launching a private online space designed for getting to know our design community. Think of this as your personal, visual directory where you can:
- Share your story and company success.
- Upload images of your favorite memories.
- Learn more about other successful professionals.
- Form bonds with fellow ASU alumni.
- Promote your latest endeavors.
We will send you an invitation to contribute to this digital book in the next few weeks!
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