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2nd Annual CrossSection Furniture Exhibition Aug 28, 2025

Student work from alums, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year students was exhibited during the Spring Market at COHAB.Space in High Point. Students and alums are invited to present their work at the Fall Market for the 3rd Annual CrossSection Exhibition. Current students can submit work from M&P1, and all of the Furniture Design studios. Alums can submit work that was produced while at App State or work produced after graduation. Email Sam or Richard if you are intested!

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AHFA Grant Awarded to support Furniture Design Aug 28, 2025

The American Home Furnishings Alliance's Furniture Foundation has supported the furniture design concentration for more than 20 years. This Spring the AHFA Foundation renewed a three-year, $12,000 per year commitment used primarily to fund scholarships for furniture students.

AHFA Foundation Countinues Support for Industry Training

Chair designed by Colvin Harvey

Colvin Harvey - Winner of a 2025 SIT Furniture Design Award Aug 28, 2025

Colvin Harvey, a senior in Industrial Design’s Furniture Design Concentration, has been recognized as a winner of the 2025 SIT Furniture Design Awards for his project "SPLIT Chair" in the Furniture / Seating category. His creative approach and thoughtful design are a testament to the high standards of our professionally-based programs in the department and the college. Please join us in celebrating Colvin’s achievement – it’s an inspiring example of the next generation of design leaders making their mark!

SIT Furniture Design Award

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