SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
SCHOOL OF DESIGN
Cara DiJulio (M.F.A. fibers student)
DESIGN professional design page 4
innovative thinking page 22
inspiring access page 34
Cover image Jeffrey Dull (B.F.A., industrial design, 2014)
Inspired by airport and train timeboards, this non-digital timepiece displays 24 different time zones simultaneously. It accounts for daylight saving time, too.
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the future of innovation Savannah College of Art and Design has the most comprehensive design education program in the world. With over 40 academic degree offerings, more than 1,000 courses to prepare students for professional careers in design and a network of more than 30,000 alumni, SCAD sets students on a course for career success. We are preparing professional, adaptable thinkers and leaders. Our extensive industry collaborations bring working design practitioners into the classroom. The results are clear. With sound foundational theory and handson practical experience, School of Design graduates make meaningful contributions from day one. Our students win major awards, accept prestigious internships and land high-profile positions even before graduation.
Ali Murtaza Arif (M.F.A. industrial design student)
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David Johnson (B.F.A. industrial design student) The Evolve Espresso line features a sleekly designed espresso maker, milk frother and coffee bean grinder that let customers create their perfect cup using customized profiles to maximize efficiency and minimize hands-on interaction.
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professional programs for defining careers Industrial design Master of Fine Arts Master of Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts Design for sustainability Master of Fine Arts Master of Arts Jewelry Master of Fine Arts Master of Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts
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Service design Master of Fine Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts Design management Master of Fine Arts Master of Arts Fibers Master of Fine Arts Master of Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts
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Minors Design for sustainability Fibers Industrial design Interaction design Jewelry Marine design Service design program offered only at SCAD
We’re blown away by their work. I don’t think any of us could have come up with better ideas. Valerie Casasanto education and outreach lead for ICESat-2 mission NASA
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industrial design Industrial design students learn hands-on through our collaborative process, partnering with dozens of the world’s biggest brands, including AT&T, General Electric, Microsoft and Whole Foods Market. Our curriculum fosters the concept that good design is defined as a system, product, service or idea that generates memorable, valuable and positive user experiences. Degree programs Master of Fine Arts, Master of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, minor
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From wireless speakers that are all-weather tough, yet boldly stylish, to motor yachts with zero carbon footprint, industrial design innovations occur daily at SCAD.
Jacob Fine (B.F.A., industrial design, 2013) Alessandra Corona (B.F.A., industrial design, 2013) Jeremy Dennis (B.F.A. industrial design student) Sebastian Garcia (B.F.A., industrial design, 2013) Ryan Holloway (B.F.A., industrial design, 2013) Zachary Holcomb (B.F.A., industrial design, 2013)
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The award-winning SCADpad, a unique solution to the growing sustainable housing challenge, fits in a standard 135-square-foot parking space. 10 SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
design for sustainability Professionals in sustainable design are in demand, providing organizations with an interdisciplinary approach to improving conditions in the modern world. Designers in this realm integrate social and ethical tenets with economic and ecological concerns. The result is tangible, transformative solutions that pioneer organizational change, technological and material innovation, citizen advocacy and corporate responsibility. Students grow into professionals who bridge diverse backgrounds and transcend traditional design fields, creating a more sustainable future. Degree programs Master of Fine Arts, Master of Arts, minor
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jewelry SCAD’s focus on conceptual thinking and refined craftsmanship allows jewelry students to identify and execute original designs, contributing new angles to every facet of the jewelry design industry. SCAD graduates are prepared to design for major luxury brands, create bespoke pieces in their own studio practice and offer works of fine art sold in gallery settings. Degree programs Master of Fine Arts, Master of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, minor
Samantha Foreman (B.F.A., jewelry and objects, 2015)
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From promoting design that repurposes objects to teaching students to eloquently present their work, SCAD delivers a comprehensive educational experience.
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service design A well-rounded service designer is part researcher, part strategist, part designer. At SCAD, service design students learn how to take on all three roles through service innovation projects that improve customer experiences, retail interactions and patient relations in health care.
In response to demand for designers who understand how services work, SCAD became the first university in the U.S. to offer both M.F.A. and B.F.A. degrees in this rapidly growing field. Degree programs Master of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, minor
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Jian Shi (M.F.A. industrial design student) Holly Chisholm (B.F.A. industrial design student) Yunman Gu (M.F.A. industrial design student) Weijing Zhao (M.F.A. industrial design student) Qing Xu (M.F.A. design management student, M.A., industrial design, 2014)
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Retriever, an app-controlled urban parking system, allows the user to find, reserve and pay for a parking space from anywhere in the city.
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design management Design managers are masters of coordination. Resulting ideas are packaged and presented in a tangible way, using detailed models to ensure precise execution. Degree programs Master of Arts
Master of Fine Arts,
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Using the concept of disruption, design managers integrate design thinking into businesses, creating conditions where innovation ascends.
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fibers Fibers professionals shape the materials of everyday life. SCAD is home to the largest fibers department in the U.S. Here, students engage in a comprehensive curriculum that explores specializations in textile design, printing, weaving and fibers design. Students also study such various business areas as work for fine art galleries, personal studios and major commercial retail outlets. Degree programs Master of Fine Arts, Master of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, minor
Cara DiJulio (M.F.A. fibers student)
standout student A painting and fibers double major, Daniela Guarin exhibited work at Non-Fiction Gallery, the Lamar Dodd School of Art, and SCAD deFINE ART in Georgia, as well as internationally at the London Design Festival in 2014. She has been featured in Icon magazine, COVER magazine and the book “The Pattern Base: Over 550 Contemporary Textile and Surface Designs.� Daniela Guarin (B.F.A., fibers, B.F.A., painting, 2015)
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emerging fields of study Along with the six majors, SCAD’s School of Design offers minor programs of study in two groundbreaking fields. marine design A program offered only at SCAD, this minor emphasizes research, hull forms, and watercraft interior and exterior design. Marine design minor candidates combine naval architecture and human factors to create innovative and visually appealing solutions.
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interaction design By focusing on the convergence and integration of digital media and traditional product design, students discover improvements in human interaction. Aesthetics, creativity and usability are all covered in this emergent curriculum.
Collaborating with Hewlett-Packard’s Link Creation Studio, SCAD students created a mobile Savannah tourism experience. By scanning images with a digital watermark, users enhance their interaction with spaces.
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Royal Society of Arts U.S. Student Design Award 2015 WINNER
Santiago Acevedo (B.F.A., industrial design, 2015) Children learn constantly, but not all develop at the same rate. Little Peaks advances motor-skill refinement while encouraging selfexpression. Users create original designs with three “big brushes� that use water-based paint.
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THINKING press to stamp
exchangeable rolls
three-point-system
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Microsoft
AT&T
Tupperware Target The Knoll Group
J.P. Morgan
Maytag
Reebok The Coca-Cola Company
Procter & Gamble
Husqvarna
professional experience Home Depot
Xerox
Verizon Ford
Newell Rubbermaid
IBM
Merck Lenovo
Boeing
Dow Chemical
Lowe’s
Razorfish
Polaroid Samsung
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Texas Instruments
phenomenal faculty With an average annual faculty retention rate of 95 percent, it’s clear that SCAD’s more than 650 professors commit themselves to the university’s mission of preparing students for professional careers.
to students’ learning experiences, and they are acclaimed, award-winning artists and designers, having honed their crafts at many of the world’s most recognizable companies.
SCAD’s faculty members bring years of professional experience and industry insight to the classroom. They are passionately devoted
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Sebastian Campos Mรถller (B.F.A., industrial design, 2012)
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sustainability on the sea Designed by Sebastian Campos Mรถller (B.F.A., industrial design, 2012), Kira is a 40-meter yacht inspired by performance and developed for simplicity and minimal style. The lead in the keel of the boat was adapted to become a giant battery charged by the
A Genoa sail is furled into the second deck, allowing the bow to be fitted with comfortable amenities and creating the ultimate comfort retreat with a hammock at the bow.
solar cells in the sail. The owner could live in complete comfort and with zero carbon footprint. Kira bridges the gap between sailing and motor yachting. It completely redefines the layout of a sailboat.
The flybridge is designed to provide the owner with the ultimate sailing experience. Computer-controlled winches and navigation instruments allow this vessel to be sailed by a crew of one.
A swim platform allows the owners to go for a swim or to board more comfortably.
Gunnel walls retract and hide inside the deck to allow passengers to board the vessel with ease and comfort.
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Toy Cart Plus Toy Cart Plus is an indoor and outdoor toy for children aged three to nine years designed by Yue Jia (M.A., industrial design, 2014). It adapts to different levels of intellectual advancement and allows the use of accessories that change what the toy does.
The intention was to cross the barrier between indoors and outdoors while changing configurations to keep the child engaged. The life span of the toy is extended through the development of accessories. In the long term, the ability to update a toy (rather than replace it) saves money and resources. The project was driven by research undertaken through conversations with toy designers, children and parents.
Yue Jia (M.A., industrial design, 2014)
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Prism Fumbling in the dark to switch on a bedside light that then blinds you is no longer an issue thanks to Prism. The light is the switch — tilt it and it illuminates just enough to see, but not so much you have trouble falling asleep after lights out. RSA Leadership Award for Applied Industrial Design Royal Society of Arts U.S. Student Design Award 2015 WINNER
RSA Billings Jackson Design Internship Award RSA Judges Award for Design Innovation
Nick Baker (B.F.A., industrial design, 2015)
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designed to enjoy nature As an undergraduate, Victoria Spriggs (B.F.A., industrial design, B.F.A., graphic design, 2014) won the 2014 Industrial Designers Society of America Southern District Merit Award. The two projects that garnered recognition were a modular tree-climbing system and a soilless, elegant planter specifically for epiphytes.
small platform
carabiner
Victoria Spriggs (B.F.A., industrial design, B.F.A., graphic design, 2014)
hooks
large platform ladder
rock-climbing strap
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2014 IDSA Southern District Merit Award WINNER
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Q’WIK 15 This modular catamaran is designed to work as a rowboat, motorboat or sailboat, all within one system. An innovative latch clamp attaches multifunctional decks to each of the hulls. SCAD is the only university with a working prototype of this kind of boat. John Gray Parker (M.F.A., service design, 2015)
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Resources at SCAD mirror those available in professional practice, including this laser welder used by jewelry students.
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an unrivaled academic environment SCAD students have all the advanced professional-level tools and resources they need to realize their creative vision and passion. A vast array of technology, equipment, workspaces, labs and software is available at each of the university’s global locations. From shared spaces that bring together design disciplines to specialized machinery, collaboration leading to better results is always emphasized.
SCAD students back up their decisions and give good reasons for why they made a design a certain way. Rebecca Lemker SCAD alumna   IBM Design
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Gulfstream Center for Design SCAD repurposed this 42,000-square-foot warehouse with modern amenities and industry-standard studio and production facilities including: nine rapid prototype machines a three-axis CNC mill a five-axis CNC router two laser cutters multiple size format vacuum presses wood shops metal shops plastic shops paint booths
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Autodesk Maya SOLIDWORKS Autodesk Design Review Rhinoceros KeyShot Adobe Creative Cloud Complete
powerful tools AutoCAD CatalystEX 3.0.2 Google SketchUp Pro Alias SketchBook Designer RhinoMarine Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt v8
it is who you know Our signature events unite students and faculty from all SCAD programs with design industry leaders and the public, offering a view of the innovations students are developing. The results are dynamic engagements. Ideas are exchanged, students network with potential employers and the community at large gets a glimpse of how SCAD is shaping the future.
SCADstyle Savannah Film Festival SCAD Fashion Show Sidewalk Arts Festival Sand Arts Festival aTVfest SCAD deFINE ART
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hands-on events The Build-Off This presentation of large-scale foamcore models created by students in the Model and Prototype Development course has attracted crowds of up to 300. The models' themes vary from wearable robotics to large-scale transportation. The winning large-scale models are then displayed in the gallery.
Graduation Show Guests are invited to venture throughout the Gulfstream Center for Design to marvel at the outstanding work of our students. The event is popular with the SCAD community, bringing together participants from various departments and degree programs.
I am astonished about the quality of this institution. This is the best I‘ve ever seen. Luigi Colani Legendary industrial designer
Design.25 At this event for programs housed in the Gulfstream Center for Design, industry leaders speak, solutions-oriented workshops are formed and students interact in a relaxed atmosphere. Recent speakers include Bruce Claxton, senior director of design innovation for Motorola, and iconic industrial designer Luigi Colani.
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Collaborative Learning Center SCAD established the Collaborative Learning Center to serve as a buzzing hive of external partnerships for SCAD students at all locations. The CLC partners with outside clients to fulfill design briefs while offering for-credit courses through which students seek imaginative, practicable solutions. Only at SCAD can students work directly with the world's best companies as a part of their academic experience.
JCPenney Johnson Controls Mattel Microsoft Motorola Newell Rubbermaid Reebok Remington Salvation Army
SCAD CLC collaborators
Fossil
Sears Holdings
FOX Sports
Six Continents Hotels
Freescale
Snap-on
General Electric
Turner Broadcasting System
Gulfstream Aerospace
Whole Foods Market
The Hershey Company Hewlett-Packard Honeywell Adobe
Ikea
American Greetings AT&T Benetton Group The Coca-Cola Company Chick-fil-A Fisher-Price 45
The O° Tank Enjoy the lighter side of industrial design with this product — pet habitat, bug zapper, cellphone charger, mood lamp, Bluetooth speaker, alarm clock and an app to control them all.
Steven Boqiang Su (M.A., industrial design, 2015)
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cellphone charger
clock
bug zapper LED light
midrange speaker
tweeter
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= pet habitat
+ bug zapper
+ cellphone charger
+ mood lamp
+ Bluetooth speaker
alarm clock
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SCAD The University for Creative Careers The Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, nonprofit, accredited university, offering more than 100 academic degree programs in 41 majors at locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia; Hong Kong; Lacoste, France; and online via SCAD eLearning. SCAD enrolls nearly 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 100 countries. SCAD’s innovative curriculum is enhanced by advanced professionallevel technology, equipment, and learning resources, as well as opportunities for internships, professional certifications and collaborative projects with corporate partners. In 2014, the prestigious Red Dot Design Rankings placed SCAD in the top 10 universities in the Americas and Europe. Career preparation is woven into every fiber of the university, resulting in a superior alumni placement rate. In a survey of Spring 2014 SCAD graduates, 97 percent of respondents reported being employed, pursuing further education or both within 10 months of graduation.
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