D E S I G N I N F L U E N
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
DESIGN INFLUENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY FALL 2005 COLLEGE OF DESIGN 2005-2006 CALENDAR August 22 - October 11 November 12 Exhibition: Study Abroad Summer Studios from Prague ARE Prep Course: General Structures & Lateral Forces CONTENTS September 19 November 17 Architecture Lecture: Maryann Thompson Practitioners’ Convocation 2 DEAN’S MESSAGE 4-8 p.m., Brooks and Kamphoefner Halls The Design Guild is an association of alumni, friends, September 23 design professionals and industry leaders established Design Guild Fall Event: A Fundamental Change November 17 in 1996 to promote design education at the NC State (includes Leazar hard-hat tour) Ph.D. Lecture: Sharon Poggenpohl RECOGNITION University College of Design through private contri- 6 - 8 p.m., 2nd Floor Field House Conference Room butions and gifts. The publication of Design Influence September 23 4 Design Guild Dinner photos is fully supported by Design Guild funds. Ph.D. Lecture: Lawrence Frank November 18 5 Excellence in Teaching Award – Dr. Paul Tesar 6 p.m., Belk Rotunda in Brooks Hall Distinguished Alumni Event (from the College of Design, John Atkins, FAIA, We welcome your submission of alumni news September 24 will be honored at this University-wide event) items in addition to your comments about this ARE Prep Course: Building Design/Materials & Methods FEATURES publication. To receive our electronic newsletter, December 4 - December 17 DESIGNlife, please send us your e-mail address. September 27 Exhibition: Graduation 6 Charting a Different Course Lecture: Courtney Sloane 9 Alumna Brings Nature to the City [email protected] 6 p.m., Kamphoefner Hall Auditorium December 14 10 “Seeing the Possibilities” at School for the Blind or address correspondence to: Winter Commencement NC State University October 3 12 Industrial Design Alum Makes a Difference College of Design Architecture Lecture: Dan Rockhill 14 SeeSaw Studio Campus Box 7701 2006 October 12 - November 4 16 Molding Automotive Designers Raleigh, NC 27695-7701 Exhibition: Ghana January 13 - February 4 18 Scholar Craves a Challenge 919/515-8313 Exhibition: Admissions October 13 Ph.D. Lecture: David Leatherbarrow February 5 – March 11 Marvin J. Malecha, FAIA 6 p.m., Belk Rotunda in Brooks Hall Exhibition: Architecture Faculty 19 COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS dean All ARCHITECTURE LECTURES are held in the Carla Abramczyk October 15 February (exact date TBD) auditorium in Kamphoefner Hall at 6 p.m. and are director of development University Open House Conference: “Designing the Sustainable City” co-sponsored by AIA-Triangle and the School of 22 COLLEGE NEWS Architecture at NC State University. A reception Jean Marie Livaudais October 17 March 25 follows the lecture. AIA CES credits are provided. director of professional relations Architecture Lecture: Michael Bell Design Guild Award Dinner (make your nomination by September 23) NOTES Pam Welch EXHIBITIONS are featured in the Brooks Hall Gallery. October 29 development assistant ARE Prep Course: Graphics Division April 15 - May 7 26 Alumni/Friends Exhibition: Graphic Design Senior Show VISITORS are encouraged to verify time and location 30 Faculty/Staff Sherry McIntyre October 29 of events, which are subject to change. For more 32 Students editor; director of communications NC State University Homecoming Parade May 8 - May 13 information, call 919/515-8313 or sign up for Exhibition: Graduation DESIGNlife, an e-newsletter, at www.design.ncsu.edu Craig McDuffie (BEDV 1983) November 5 - December 4 (link to “news & events” from pull-down menu). 35 Support designer Exhibition: Contemporary Textiles May 14 Spring Commencement 37 College Faculty & Staff Listing OUR THANKS College of Design lectures and COVER November 7 Design for the invitation to Prague Institute Architecture Lecture: David Salmela & Tom Fisher May 28 - June 3 exhibitions are sponsored in part by Design Guild Prague Drawing Institute for Design Professionals Dean’s Circle and Benefactor members. Opening Celebration by renowned November 9 Czech graphic designer Josef Flejsar. Scholarship Reception For more details, go to www.design.ncsu.edu/events. meritocracy that recognizes the impossibility of enhancing both per networks and apprentice she wove story children from all she saw, and achieving success at every turn while acknowl- relationships. It is around the work of such dressed them in gowns of red, white, blue, and edging the importance of perseverance in the individuals that new directions and innovative black. They lived with her and probably would DEAN’S MESSAGE actions that are undertaken. How can success be scholarship can be formed. What is it that such have forever, but Leopard, Sheep, and a Ninm deserved? It is important to be bold in response to personalities will teach others in the evolution of woman had a quarrel and Sheep, while running the times. Leadership is defined by greater visions, new ways and means of work? away, crashed into the door of Mouse’s house expansive ideas, and challenging thoughts. It is and broke it down. All of the stories and his- We cannot guarantee success in the outcome. critical that determination and commitment Embrace entrepreneurial thought to inspire tories inside ran out, and instead of returning accompany ideas. Nothing is achieved without a new ways and means. home to Mouse, they decided to travel up and substantial commitment of time and energy. In down the world, which they do to this day. Employ design thought to foster mastery on We can deserve it. – Cato the case of innovation and entrepreneurship it subjects of value to society. by Marvin J. Malecha, FAIA, Dean will be necessary to expend energy without the Stories, those works of the imagination, deal certainty of compensation or even seed funding. Learn from error. with everything in heaven and earth. They are This time of rapid change demands more from of the variables of a problem have been identified Old-fashioned sweat equity is the fuel of the most part of life, just as hunting, planting, marrying, each individual with every transformative occur- and satisfied. It implies a familiarity that simply progressive ideas and actions. It cannot be expected Flourish with new technologies. and raising a family are. rence. It is a time when the essence of our culture cannot be achieved in the realm of innovation, that funds will always be found to make the dif- is questioned. It is a time when the boundaries of creativity, and entrepreneurship. That which is ficult transition from the way it has been to what Build a social network of work. Jefferson and Skinner, Roots of Time human understanding are being pushed to new certain is already accomplished. Cato’s observation must be. A way must be identified to nurture, horizons. It is a time of shocking perspectives on inspired the founding fathers of our nation to act. protect, and support champions. Communicate ideas with passion. We must tell the stories of those among us who a future that holds within it interconnectedness to The decision to act is not only inspired by ulti- excel. We must learn from and be inspired by Allow for ambiguity. the farthest regions of the planet even as we expe- matums. It can also be stimulated by the desire In a creative community it is the talent of those who venture before us. It is our responsibility rience the contradictions of advanced technologies to assert leadership, to find freedom in new individuals that is the most valuable currency. Pursue continual renewal. to run ahead of our time, to foster a life greater and the rigid adherence to centuries old ways of circumstances, to be afforded the ability to think It is in this realization that the spirit of a college than that given to us. Even in failure it is possible doing and seeing. How can the changes under way creatively by shedding past assumptions. The community can be found. This allows an inclusive Always celebrate success! to declare success in the learning experience. We inspire change? Is there a way to determine paths decision to act by thoughtful individuals is the definition of the college community bringing must know the stories! more likely to succeed in such a climate? These assertion of leadership necessary to maintain the together faculty, staff, students, and alumni. The oral tradition upon which a culture is built questions, as likely to be pertinent in a corporation vitality of a domain of knowledge. The time of Through this realization we can celebrate the must guide how the work of individual champions We deserve to succeed when we have empowered as in a university, amplify our dilemma. Where change that envelops contemporary society is a accomplishments in an additive fashion replacing can be best used to assert the leadership of the those individuals who bring their abilities and will inspiration be found? Is it possible to assemble moment of opportunity for design practitioners traditional competition with a greater sense of design professions. Their stories must be told and insights to the well-being of our society. We the necessary information to ensure the certainty to assert the power of the design disciplines. It collaboration. For such a realization to take hold case studies composed that will serve as the model deserve to succeed when we provide leadership of success, continuing along paths more com- is a moment when the critical thought processes in a community it is necessary for an intense for others. It is the stories spread across a culture that enhances the lives of those who have little fortable and derived from consensus-building embedded in the design domain of knowledge interest in the work and contributions of others. that stimulate and inspire change. It is the work ability to help themselves. We deserve to succeed relationships, before undertaking action? is an important tool for the action that must be It is necessary that each member of the community of heroes and champions that leads the way.