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Colvin Harvey Bench for Broyhill Walking Park

App State Furniture Design Students Revitalize Broyhill Walking Park with Custom Artistic Benches Oct 27, 2026

In the College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University, preparing students for professional success extends beyond traditional classroom learning.
ADM Students Impress Renowned Designer in HMA Design Challenge

ADM Students Impress Renowned Designer in HMA Design Challenge Oct 27, 2026

Students in Appalachian State University’s Apparel Design & Merchandising (ADM) program recently presented their initial concepts for the Hickory Museum of Art/Charles Harbison Design Ch
Alumni Feature: Sami Rettig '22: From Napkin Sketches to Design Leadership

Alumni Feature: Sami Rettig '22: From Napkin Sketches to Design Leadership Oct 27, 2026

For Sami Rettig '22, design has always been about finding the balance between creativity and purpose.
Dr. Anthony Wilson ’97 ’06 is a two-time App State alumnus and an associate professor in the Department of Applied Design. Photo by Chase Reynolds

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.”

A team of industrial design students at App State is taking a human-centered approach to innovation, using 3D printing technology to design and develop next-generation prosthetic hands that are both accessible and customizable for users. Pictured, from left to right, are App State assistant professor Jimena Vergara-Sanz, who leads the project in collaboration with associate professor Dr. Garner Dewey (not pictured); Davey West, lab operations manager in App State’s Department of Applied Design; and senior i

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.

Richard Elaver

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.

exhibited work from COHAB space

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.

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 Des

BFL_Mason McKay Verellen Furniture Scholarship [Karla Jones at left; Gala Magrina at right]

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...