The art of confidence: App State's Dr. Anthony Wilson empowers the next generation of fashion designers Apr 23, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — “The way someone dresses can help them see the best parts of themselves.”
Senior Spotlight: Applied Design Graduate, Carlos Velasquez, Completes Dual Major in Apparel Design and Industrial Design Apr 22, 2026
First-generation college student weaves cultural heritage, entrepreneurship, and design innovation into his SIXO brand.
Professor Richard Elaver Receives Prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Advance AI Design Research in Belgium Oct 15, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Richard Elaver, a Professor of Industrial Design at Appalachian State University, has been honored with a Fulbright U.S.
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...
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.
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 Des
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Furniture Library Names Future Designers Summit Scholarship Winners Sep 24, 2024
HIGH POINT, NC — The Bienenstock Furniture Library concluded its fourt
Bridging Continents: A Shared Design Journey Between Appalachian State University and VSVU Jul 1, 2024
In an inspiring display of international collaboration, students from Appalachian State University's Industrial Design 3711 Product Studio 2...
Appalachian State University Industrial Design Students Shine in Mockett's 38th Annual Design Competition Apr 11, 2024
BOONE, NC - Doug Mockett & Company, Inc.
App State Alumni, Luke Southern of Fisher Marantz Stone, Named Among Light Collective's International 40 Under 40 in Lighting Design Feb 6, 2024
BOONE, NC [February 6, 2024] — Luke Southern, an App State Alumni and Senior Designer with FMS in New York City, has been recognized as
Industrial Design Students Awarded in National Lighting Design Competition Sep 6, 2023
A group of 28 students from Applied Design, led by Associate Professor of Industrial Design and Assistant Chair of Applied Design, Michael Rall,...
App State students collaborate with Kings Mountain National Military Park Apr 3, 2023
BOONE, N.C.