Sports Product Design Students Excel at Merino Wool Challenge
Today’s performance sports gear is made from spandex, polyester and even Kevlar. But UO students have been developing new ideas for an old-school staple: wool.
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Sports Product Design Professor Jumps into Olympic Gear Conversation
The Olympic Winter and Summer Games are a time of celebration and reflection, as more than 200 countries come together to compete and showcase athletes in a myriad of different sports and traditions. Another important part of the Games are the innovative materials and uniforms used by the athletes. Sports Product Design Professor Susan Sokolowski understands the hard work and time that goes into designing these innovative sporting goods for athletes and takes time to talk with OregonNews about the gear at this year's Games.
SPD Professor Named Among USA TODAY Women of the Year
USA TODAY announced their annual list of the Women of the Year on February 27. The selection committee chose sixty-one women from across the country who are inspiring the next generation. Whether they are breaking institutional barriers, pushing for change, or leading innovation in their discipline, the women in this list represent the stories and experiences of women across the country. One such awardee is the School of Art + Design's Sports Product Design Professor, Susan Sokolowski, who has the distinction of representing Oregon.
Teaching by Design with Trygve Faste
Oregon Quarterly features Product Design department head, Trygve Faste, in an article that details his method and journey to teaching tomorrow's designers.
UO Professor Helps Old Navy Streamline Women's Sizes
Old Navy turned to UO professor and researcher Susan Sokolowski in response to shifting attitudes toward inclusive sizing.
College of Design Joins National Partnership to Increase Faculty Diversity in Architecture, Planning, and Design
The College of Design and eight other schools and colleges are launching the Deans' Equity and Inclusion Initiative.
College of Design Congratulates Faculty on Tenure and Promotion
The UO has promoted 10 College of Design faculty members—a process that involves rigorous review and recognizes tireless commitment.
Sports Product Design Student Carly Conduff Wins Woolmark Performance Challenge
The graduate student was recognized for her three-tiered apparel system for elite female athletes competing in the Volvo Ocean Race.
College of Design Celebrates New Dean Adrian Parr
The current dean at the University of Texas Arlington’s College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs and the UNESCO chair on water will join the college spring term.