College of Design News

Would You Like Some Data with that Wine?

The Institute for Policy Research Engagement partnered with the Oregon Wine Board to produce the recently released Oregon Vineyard and Winery Report.

Remembering Megan Smith—A Rare Leader in Rural Development and Community Building

The College of Design community is mourning the loss of Megan Smith, program director for Resource Assistance for Rural Environments and co-director of the Institute for Policy Research and Engagement.

Keeping Portland Green—Institute for Health in the Built Environment Helps Launch Sustainable Building Week

IHBE to highlight College of Design student and faculty work at inaugural green building event in Portland.

Designing Sasquatch

Students in the Department of Product Design created a graphic design for a new, one-of-a-kind Sasquatch-themed bike as part of the PeaceHealth Rides and JUMP Bikes campaign.

New 510 Oak Building Brings New Creativity to Downtown Eugene

The newly renovated building will house Art and Product Design faculty research studios as well as the new Center for Art Research.

New PhD Cohort Starting in Art History

This fall the Department of the History of Art and Architecture—home to a rich variety of research interests in the history, theory, and criticism of visual and material culture—welcomes four new students to its doctoral program.

College of Design Welcomes New Faculty

The College of Design is welcoming several new faculty members across the college.

Sports Product Design Goes to the Portland Maker Faire

Join faculty from the School of Art + Design’s Sports Product Design program at OMSI’s Makers Faire, September 15–16 in Portland.

Interior Architecture & Architecture Students Shape Campus Capital Projects

Students from the College of Design get hands-on experience with the UO Housing Capital Construction office.

Celebrating Undergraduate Research

Jacob Armas, a double major in art history and international studies, presented his research at the Undergraduate Research Symposium this year.

What Do Teachers Make? A Difference

Susan Sokolowski, associate professor and program director for Sports Product Design at the University of Oregon, is a teacher who makes a difference.

College of Design Community Mourns Passing of Jan Reaves

Students, faculty, staff, and alumni from the College of Design are mourning the loss of long-time painting and drawing instructor Janet (Jan) Reaves.

Two Sports Product Design Graduate Students Make the Finals in International Competition

Olivia Echols and Christel Thue Høgsted are finalists in the Woolmark Performance Challenge.

Product Design Students Tackle Plastics Problem—Start Award-winning Business

Product Design alumni David Crinnion (’18) and Tanner Stickling (’18) took second place and $5,000 at InventOR’s recent Collegiate Challenge for their startup called AlgoteK.

Blueprint for a New Life

Michael Fifield’s tiny house is part of the new Emerald Village Eugene.