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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.

Senior interior design student Ally Mangini won an honorable mention in Eaton's 2018 SOURCE Lighting Design Competition. Photo by Hailey Estes

Appalachian student awarded honorable mention in international lighting design competition May 30, 2018

For the fifth consecutive year, an Appalachian State University student has brought home honors in the annual SOURCE awards competition, host

Walter Mingledorff, a senior industrial design major specializing in furniture design, with his "Best in Show" lounger, "I Lost my Multi-tool from Tupelo." Photo submitted

Award-winning student finds inspiration at Appalachian Mar 20, 2018

Senior industrial design major Walter Mingledorff may have started his collegiate career at Tallahassee Community College but has found a home...

Senior Emma Morris is the recipient of the inaugural Jane S. Harb scholarship for interior design students.

Inaugural Harb Scholarship awarded to interior design student Mar 5, 2018

Emma Morris, a senior interior design major from Charlotte, has been awarded the inaugural Jane S.

Emma Morris, a senior interior design major, took home top honors at the 2017 PAVE student design competition. Photo submitted

Interior Design Student takes home honors in International PAVE competition Feb 1, 2018

Emma Morris, a senior enrolled in the Department of Applied Design’s interior design program, has received top honors in the Planning and Vi

Packaging Concept by Liz Waters

Former Industrial Design student finishes as runner-up in Paperboard Packaging Alliance Student Design Competition Nov 30, 2017

Last spring, Liz Waters, now an Appalachian State University alumna from Cary, NC competed in the Paperboard Packaging Alliance (PPA) Student...

Department of Applied Design hosts 2017 Interior Design Educators Council Conference Oct 31, 2017

The Appalachian State Department of Applied Design hosted the 2017 South Regional Conference for the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC)...