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The Department of Design, formerly Interior Design & Fashion, is a dynamic department where design reaches across multiple disciplines.  We were ranked one of the Top 10 programs in 2011 by Design Intelligence.

Diversity in Design  

The Department of Design is dedicated to providing a quality education to all students by inspiring them to shape the future of Design.
We are committed to our community by encouraging an environment that is welcoming, supportive, inclusive, and diverse.
We recognize that all voices and opinions matter and strive to create a sense of belonging.

Core Values

The core values of the Department are integral to all that we do. They are to be: Passionate, Excellent, Empowered, Engaged, Learned, Professional, Curious and Ethical.

Vision

Designing solutions for life.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Design encompassed the "5-Es," and is to...

  • Educate highly motivated, passionate, creative thinking individuals.
  • Empower people to seek excellence and be perpetually curious.
  • Engage minds through self-directed processes, active- and “hands-on” learning.
  • Enrich experiences both academically and professionally.
  • Enable graduates to obtain careers in top-level design and industry firms.

Our Brand Promise

Inspiring and empowering professionals to creatively lead change.

 

Facilities

The Artis Center for Adaptive Innovation and Creativity will be the future home of the Department of Design. The center is set to open for classes during the fall 2024 semester.

Design Facilities

Technology

All computer applications used for classes in this department operate in the Windows-based format. Software for first-year students is the Microsoft Office suite. Second through fourth year software requirements will be noted by the specific concentration at the beginning of each year.

Our department provides students with access to:

  • Full-size and desktop CNC machines

  • Laser engraving and cutting machines

  • Professional 3D additive printing

Design Technology

Support the Department of Design

The Department of Design utilizes gifts to the department for a variety of purposes. Travel scholarships, field trips, guest lectures, entries for competitions and the like. No gift is too small to make an impact.

Make certain to earmark your donation to “Design”

For additional information about making a gift to the Department of Design contact:

  • Holly Cline, Ph.D.

    Department Chair
    Department of Design
    P.O. Box 6967
    Radford, VA. 24141

  • University Advancement

    Martin Hall, Suite 209
    Radford, VA 24142
    PH: 540-831-5407
    FX: 540-831-5805

     

 

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