emerging fall 2019 Vol. 14, No. 1
from the dean
emerging fall 2019 vol. 14, no. 1
Dear Alumni and Friends
of the College of Design,
The new school year has arrived, bringing with it new classes, new students, and new beginnings. This fall I am pleased to welcome two additions to the dean’s office: Professor Sauman Chu, who is serving as our new associate dean for academic affairs, and Steve Yang, our new assistant dean for student services (p. 14). In addition, Associate Professor Blaine Brownell, AIA, LEED LP, has agreed to serve as interim head for the School of Architecture while we search for the new head. Our design community will have opportunities to assist with this search, so stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks. With this year’s new connections, we also highlight longstanding and fruitful collaborations in this issue of Emerging. From Professor Abimbola Asojo’s (Interior Design) work to establish, with colleagues at Obafemi Awolowo University, the first university-level interior design program in Nigeria, to Professor Emerita Karen LaBat (Apparel Design) and alumna Karen Ryan’s (M.S. ’06, Apparel Studies) coauthoring a product design textbook (p. 10), we recognize that design practice is not a solitary endeavor, but one built upon relationships. An important aspect of building relationships is finding people with different perspectives who will challenge our perspectives and help us frame, create, and reexamine our designs. One way we are encouraging our students to expand their perspectives and form new bonds is through learning abroad programs. Time and again, these programs prove to be life-changing experiences for our students (p. 8–9). The research our students conduct throughout their time at the college also broadens their perspectives while preparing them as future practitioners (p. 12–13). The relationships students create at our college can last a lifetime, as seen at last spring’s 50th reunion celebration of the School of Architecture’s Class of ’68, ’69, and ’70 (p. 11). As we enter this new academic year, I encourage you to meet our students and continue to build your own connections and partnerships. The many events and engagement opportunities occurring this fall will make it easy for you to meet our students, faculty, and staff (p. 15). I am sure you will find attending these events to be rewarding. Hope to see you soon! Sincerely,
Carol Strohecker, Ph.D.
Professor and Dean College of Design
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editor Amelia Narigon
design director Calee Cecconi
copy editor Sharon Grimes
college leadership Carol Strohecker, dean; Abimbola Asojo, associate dean for research, creative scholarship, and engagement; Sauman Chu, associate dean for academic affairs; Steve Yang, assistant dean for student services; Trevor Miller, assistant dean for strategy and advancement
academic unit heads Missy Bye, Department of Design, Housing, and Apparel; Joe Favour, Department of Landscape Architecture; Blaine Brownell, Interim Head, School of Architecture
college of design advisory board Stuart Ackerberg, Michael Alexin, Maurice Blanks, Roberta Bonoff, Mark Butler, Emily Callaghan, Tim Carl, Pat Cummens, John Cuningham, Jo Davison, Damon Farber, Kelly Gage, Jordan Hedlund, Mary McNellis, Tom Meyer, Linda Mona, Sandy Morris, Dave Norback, Paul Reyelts, Susan Sokolowski, Mark Swenson, Gary Tushie, Burt Visnick, Michelle Wlazlo, Rieko Yajima
our mission Through a unique commitment to creativity and advancing technologies, the College of Design at the University of Minnesota leads, innovates, and educates in a full range of design fields by researching ongoing and emerging issues, exploring new knowledge, and addressing and solving real-world problems, all while adhering to socially responsible, sustainable principles and collaborative design thinking. Emerging is published fall and spring semesters by the University of Minnesota College of Design for alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the college. This publication is available in alternative formats upon request. Please call 612-624-9751. Send address changes to design@umn.edu. Emerging is available online at design.umn.edu/emerging. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
On the cover: A close-up of a model by Nicholas Bad Heart Bull (M.L.A. ’19), Ali Karlen (M.Arch ’19), Alexis Kautzman (M.L.A. ’20), and Brit Lindsey (M.Arch ’19) designed for arch 8255/la 8206.
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beyond the classroom
Students Help Promote
affordable housing Finding an apartment or house to rent in the tight Twin Cities housing market can be difficult even under the best circumstances. For individuals receiving government rental assistance, finding a landlord who accepts government vouchers makes the housing search much harder.
In spring 2019, students in HSG 4461: Housing Development and Management collaborated with the Scott County Community Development Agency (CDA) to promote government voucher programs to landlords, as part of the Resilient Communities Project.
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The voucher program provides lowincome families with rent vouchers that help pay for housing, but only
“The students really listened to what our concerns were. The ideas they came up with were ones we wouldn’t have thought of ourselves.”
with participating landlords. “There are probably two main barriers to landlord participation in voucher programs,” explained Professor Becky Yust (Housing Studies). “One barrier is dealing with a government program that requires compliance and documentation, even though the request for documentation occurs typically only once a year, and participation in the program can guarantee rental income for the landlord. A second barrier is an implicit bias against individuals who rely on government support to meet their needs,” she continued.
Over the course of the semester, students developed a website mock-up to provide management resources for participating
landlords, along with a checklist for landlords to use before formally applying to the program. The students also developed flyers for renters, using clear visuals and pictures to communicate their rights and responsibilities.
At the end of the partnership, Scott County’s CDA was left with valuable resources to promote the voucher program, which will help make it easier for lowincome renters to find affordable homes. “The students really listened to what our concerns were. The ideas they came up with were ones we wouldn’t have thought of ourselves,” said Scott County housing specialist Kim Meierbachtol.
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Setting Rural Retailers Up for
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The current retail landscape is characterized by constant innovation, with new technologies connecting retailers and consumers in ways that were previously unimaginable. In this rapidly changing environment, small business owners are left vulnerable and under pressure to compete for consumer attention. To help small business owners thrive, faculty from the College of Design’s Retail Merchandising Program collaborated with University Extension and community partners in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, to design a series of workshops that specifically address the challenges small retailers face.
“These workshops were developed to provide rural retailers with strategic tools to compete in the changing retail landscape,” explained Jacqueline Parr (Apparel Studies). Parr worked closely with assistant professors Hye-Young Kim and Hyunjoo Im (both Retail Merchandising) to plan and facilitate the workshops. During the workshops, faculty provided participants with examples of industry best practices and discussed different aspects of the retail industry including budgeting, building, purchasing, and ways to give back to the community. Following the design workshops, Parr worked one-on-one with four of the retailers to develop action plans specific to their businesses. “I analyzed each retailer’s current retail market and identified opportunities to better position their companies in the marketplace,” said Parr. “In addition, I provided summary reports and execution strategies for the opportunities identified.” The retailers said that these coaching sessions provided accountability to implement the strategies they’d worked on. “I learned so much from this experience, from store layout, to addressing target markets, and social media ideas, and it reinforced that I am on the right track,” said one of the participating business owners. “It is critical to address the issues that rural retailers face and to find strategic business solutions to these issues. With the dramatic change in the retail industry over the past 10 years, rural retailers are struggling to compete and stay in business. These workshops provide support to retailers and give them the tools to grow and stay in business for the years to come,” concluded Parr. Results from the workshops will be developed into case studies and a best practice guide for local economic development staff to use in the future.
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Creates Nigerian Interior Design Program A collaboration between Professor Abimbola Asojo (Interior Design) and Professors Dolapo Amole and Babatunde Jaiyeoba of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in lle-lfe, Osun, Nigeria, has culminated in the first interior design program at a Nigerian university. Although this may be one of their biggest partnerships to date, the relationship between Asojo, Amole, and Jaiyeoba has spanned decades. “I have known both Professor Amole and Professor Jaiyeoba since the mid-eighties. When I was an undergraduate architecture student at OAU, both were seniors in the program,” explained Asojo. Over the years, the need for an interior design program in Nigeria became apparent. Similar to many countries across the globe, Nigeria did not offer interior design programs at its universities. Asojo, Amole, and Jaiyeoba decided to change this and developed an online master’s degree in interior design. A key component of the new program is providing students with a cohesive and well-rounded education in interior design. “A balance of aesthetic, functional, and technical issues with particular emphasis on human health and well-being were paramount in developing the curriculum, and we paid serious attention to this,” said Asojo. “I look forward to seeing the profession of interior design grow in Nigeria.”
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global connections Learning abroad is one of the best ways for students to expand their horizons. Whether for a three-week seminar or an entire semester, design students are encouraged to take advantage of the many opportunities available to learn abroad at the University. Read how our students are taking the world by storm. Steven Bleau (Product Design) Hong Kong In Hong Kong, I got a glimpse of design’s role in a global economy through trade shows, factory tours, and a walk-through of some of the largest toy companies in the world. The trip was an unforgettable experience that continues to influence both my design approach and my personal growth. z.umn.edu/emgf19a Emily Walther (Interior Design) Denmark Denmark is a great country in which to learn about design. Danes think about design differently; it is deeply rooted in their cultural identity. Studying abroad has opened my eyes to how good design connects people and the importance of understanding design from different perspectives. z.umn.edu/emgf19b Brianne Fast (Landscape Architecture) Norway I believe we are deeply shaped by our program and those who teach us, and I think it influences how we see and understand landscapes, design, and our place. I wanted to study abroad to increase the diversity in my worldview and the way I engage with design. z.umn.edu/emgf19c Sneha Arvind (Architecture) China The journey through China was absolutely breathtaking. The experience broadened my creative horizons and helped me understand how to take subtle elements from my surroundings and incorporate them into a building’s design so that the architecture is a part of its surroundings and not an addition to it.
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Shea Ahern (Retail Merchandising) Greece I was originally attracted to the Capturing Greece program because the idea of taking a painting course in Greece sounded surreal to me. The surroundings evoked my creativity and passion for painting. With each new location we encountered on the trip, we had the opportunity to immerse ourselves a little bit more in Greek culture. Bennett Figueroa (Graphic Design) Italy Rome is a chaotic and exciting city full of history at every corner. Italy itself has been truly inspiring to me as a graphic designer because of the amount of artistry there. Andrea Dunrud (Apparel Design) United Kingdom Getting the chance to make international connections with working professionals in the field of fashion, visiting world-renowned museums and monuments, and becoming more confident and experienced in my apparel design skills made every day in London feel like a dream come true. I was even able to sit front row at London Fashion Week with two of my classmates and see beautiful new designs walk the runway. Illustration by Calee Cecconi
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Designing for
every body
When Professor Emerita Karen LaBat (Apparel Design) met medical doctor Karen Ryan (M.S. ’06, Apparel Studies) in 2002, they found that they shared a passion for improving the design of wearable products so all people can enjoy safe, fully functional, and innovative products. Their work together, first as instructor and student then as research partners, culminated in the release of their book, Human Body: A Wearable Product Designer’s Guide.
“My aged mother had significant osteoporosis-related posture change. Necklines in her clothes were tight in the front and hemlines rode up in the back. As it became more difficult for her to shop, I tried, with limited success, to help her find clothes that she liked, that fit well, that were comfortable, and that looked good,” explained Ryan. In late 2001, Ryan decided to pursue her childhood interest in design and learn how to create clothing for women with posture change from osteoporosis. She applied to the College of Human Ecology (now the College of Design) where she met Professor LaBat.
“After years of teaching and conducting research in apparel design, I felt that many designers did not have a realistic understanding of human body structure and function.” “Finding a research partner with medical expertise presented many opportunities to further enrich my research goals of improving quality of life through wearable products that meet the needs of specified user groups. Our projects focused on body image, weight loss, lower extremity prosthesis fit, postural modification, and apparel needs of breast cancer survivors,” said LaBat. “I had a long-term goal of writing a book for wearable product designers that would explain the relationships of body and product. After years of teaching and conducting research in apparel design, I felt that many designers did not have a realistic understanding of human body structure and function. So, after Karen Ryan completed her master’s degree, I asked her to coauthor the book.” Read the full interview at z.umn.edu/emgf19d. Photo source: LaBat & Ryan (2019) Human Body: A wearable product designer’s guide. crc Press Figure 1.10 Woman in bodysuit in 3D body scanner. (Courtesy of the Human Dimensioning Laboratory™, umn).
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alumni notes 1953
Robert Coles (B.A. ’51, Architecture; B.Arch ’53) received the Edward C. Kemper Award from the American Institute of Architects (AIA), a top honor for service. All living recipients of the award are automatically elevated to AIA Fellowship.
classes of ’68, ’69, ’70 celebrate 50th reunion School of Architecture alumni from the classes of 1968, 1969, and 1970 celebrated their 50th graduation anniversary this April on campus. Coordinated by Ed Kodet (M.Arch ’68) and Dewey Kell (B.Arch ’69), attendees toured Rapson Hall, met with current and former faculty members, viewed student work, and got behind-thescenes tours of buildings throughout the Twin Cities.
1966
Joel H. Goodman (B.Arch ʼ66) sponsored two Building Interior Evacuated Tubes and Reflectors undergraduate teams at the University of Wisconsin–Platteville.
1967
Judy Olausenʼs (B.A. ʼ67, Related Arts) exhibition “Mother” was on display at Norway House. It was dedicated to Dr. R. Schuneman and the College of Design. z.umn.edu/emgf19f
1979 Heidi (Mittelsted) Myers (B.Arch/B.E.D. ’79) retired from her position as director of design and construction with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.
1981
Gregory Yager (M.Arch ’81) was elevated to the AIA College of Fellows.
1983
where are they now? product design’s first class In May 2018, the Product Design Program graduated its inaugural class of undergraduate students. From footwear to health care software, these alumni are applying their skills across industries. Catch up on what they’ve been doing at z.umn.edu/emgf19e. design.umn.edu
Kim Bretheim (M.Arch ʼ83) was elevated to the AIA College of Fellows. David Packard, (M.Arch ʼ83) was awarded the Urbahn Medal from the Society of American Military Engineers for eminent and notable contributions in the field of architecture. Mark Schatz (B.Arch ’83) was elevated to the AIA College of Fellows.
1985
Burton Visnick (M.Arch ʼ85) will receive the University of Minnesota Alumni Service Award (ASA) during homecoming 2019. The ASA is the University’s top award for alumni volunteers.
alumni 1993
Tamara Eagle Bull (M.Arch ’93) served as the College of Design’s 2019 commencement speaker.
1996
Derek Sussner (B.S. ʼ96, Design Communications) spoke at BNC National Bank about how to build a solid brand foundation as part of the BNC Small Business Growth Series in June 2019.
1999
Tatum Marinkovich (B.S. ʼ99, Retail Merchandising) started a new position as senior vice president of marketing with Bluestem Brands.
2001
Heidi Bringman (M.L.A. ʼ01), Lydia Major (M.L.A. ʼ06), and James “Jim” Muehlbauer (B.A. ʼ88, Architecture) were elected shareholders of LHB. Dawn Loraas (B.S. ’01, Interior Design) was selected as the Interior Design Educators Council’s Foundation Graduate Scholar.
2003
Nicholas Hofstede (B.A. ʼ03, Architecture) acted as project director for the new Menil Drawing Institute, which was featured on the cover of the November 2018 issue of Architectural Record. Hofstede also served as project manager and director on Johnston Markleeʼs project UCLA Margo Leavin Graduate Art Studio, which won an ARCHITECT Magazine Progressive Architecture Award.
2004
Mihyun Kang (Ph.D. ’04, Design) has been appointed a research professor in the Stuckeman School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture and the College of Arts and Architecture liaison to the Sustainability Institute. Betsy Vohs (M.Arch ʼ04) was named a Top Woman of Business for 2019 by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. She was also elected to the University of Minnesota Alumni Association Board.
2006
Meenal Patel (B.S. ʼ06, Graphic Design) has published a children’s book called Priya Dreams of Marigolds and Masala. z.umn.edu/emgf19g
2007
Matthew Gamache (B.Arch ʼ05, M.Arch ʼ07) was promoted to senior associate at Valerio Dewalt Train Associates. Justin Haley (M.Arch ʼ07) has a new position as central region business development manager for Faith Group, LLC.
2008
Beth Bowman (Post Bach. Certificate ʼ08, Housing Studies) started a position as a human resources recruiter for Oluʼs Home.
2010
Kyle Erickson (B.S. ʼ07, Architecture; M.Arch ʼ10; M.D.C. Certificate ʼ10) joined the LHB Minneapolis office as an architect. Sam (Fung) Isomura (B.S. ʼ10, Retail Merchandising) was promoted to manager of product design and development for kids and adult business with Target at Made for Retail. Engy Michael (M.Arch ʼ10) has been promoted to senior designer at New Studio Architecture.
2011
Lindsay Matenaer (B.S. ʼ11, Interior Design) has been promoted to director of interior design at New Studio Architecture.
Jonathan Rozenbergs (B.S. ʼ09, Architecture; M.Arch ʼ11; M.D.C. Certificate ʼ11) is now a licensed architect in Minnesota.
2012
As part of a collaboration between HGA and Johnston Marklee, five College of Design alumni worked together on the new Dropbox headquarters located in San Francisco: Marivel Ansera (B.A. ʼ12, Interior Design), Meredith Hayes Gordon (B.A. ʼ03, Architecture; M.Arch ʼ07), Nicholas Hofstede (B.A. ʼ03, Architecture), Kate Levine (B.A. ʼ03, Architecture), and Nat Madson (B.A. ʼ04, Architecture; M.Arch ʼ07).
Gabby Goetz (B.S. ’12, Apparel Design) started a new position as a brand specialist at Amazon.
Theresa Hunt (B.E.D. ʼ15, M.L.A. ʼ17) joined Simons Landscaping as a landscape designer.
Doug Harsevoort (B.Arch. ʼ12) acted as a design team member on the new Menil Drawing Institute, which was featured on the cover of the November 2018 issue of Architectural Record.
Ela Rausch (Ph.D. ʼ17, Housing Studies) was featured in a Washington Post article about grandfamily housing.
Lizzie Hillmann (B.S. ’12, Apparel Design) started a new position as senior apparel designer for women’s RTW at Americhine, LLC / Indochine International.
2014
Lauretta Jaye (B.S. ʼ14, Retail Merchandising) cofounded and launched Hosted, an online partyplanning platform focused on supporting local businesses and reducing party waste.
Satavee Kijsanayotin (B.S. ʼ14, Architecture) joined the University of Tokyo as a researcher/graduate assistant at the School of Engineering at Todai.
2015
Saemee Lyu (Ph.D. ʼ15, Apparel Studies) received the 2019 Outstanding Teaching Award from the Department of Apparel Merchandising and Management at California State Polytechnic University. Katrina Matejcik (B.D.A. ’15, Architecture) started a position as marketing manager and design assistant at Lazor Office / FlatPak.
2016
Sarah Divine (B.S. ʼ16, Retail Merchandising) accepted a position as an inbound account specialist for Interior Define. Rachel Kelly (B.F.A. ʼ16, Graphic Design) was promoted to content planner and designer at General Mills.
2017
Interior design alumni Hanna Cairl (B.S. ʼ17), Lauren Depoint (B.S. ʼ10), Samantha Klapperick (B.S. ʼ16), Megan Miller (B.S. ʼ17), Brenda West (B.S. ʼ15), and Margaret Ziegler (B.S. ʼ16) passed the NCIDQ Certification exam.
Shanice Williams (B.S. ʼ17, Retail Merchandising) was promoted to associate buyer for toys at Target.
2018
Brittni Faddoul (B.S. ʼ18, Architecture) joined the LHB Minneapolis office as a designer.
2019
Yizhen (Lizzie) Cai (B.S. ’19, Interior Design) started a position as design assistant/drafter at Ramsey Engler, Ltd. Danielle Jurichko (B.E.D. ʼ17, M.L.A. ʼ19) is now a design associate with Travis Van Liere Studio | Landscape Architecture. McKenna Kleiner (B.F.A. ʼ19, Graphic Design) is now a digital designer for Best Buy.
In Memoriam
George Rafferty (B.Arch ʼ42) passed away on December 29, 2018. Fred Bentz (B.Arch ʼ48) passed away on December 13, 2018. Kenneth Skold (B.Arch ʼ51) passed away on May 27, 2019. Calvin Marvin Olson (M.Arch ʼ65) passed away on December 19, 2018. Mary McKee Anderson (B.A. ʼ61, Art/Architecture Minor; B.S. ʼ63, Elementary Education; M.A. ʼ69, Home Economics) passed away December 14, 2018. Michael Gebhart (B.Arch ʼ79) passed away on October 23, 2018. Richard Murphy (B.L.A./B.E.D. ʼ75, M.B.A. ʼ86) passed away on July 4, 2019.
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students A rendering of Daniela Duque Quevedo’s design for a plaza in Medellín
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mixing musical expression with playground fun After nearly three years of work, student group aias Freedom by Design installed and unveiled a set of playground instruments, including a large xylophone, a series of drum walls, and nine Cajón Drums for Karner Blue Education Center. Designed to address the specific needs of students with autism, emotional and behavioral disorders, and cognitive disabilities, Karner Blue Education Center provides services to more than 100 students in the Northeast Twin Cities metro area. “It is a feeling like no other to see the instruments installed,” said aias President Nathan Anderson (Architecture). “All of our hard work has been for a good cause, and I know that the other Freedom by Design members are proud of what we have accomplished.” Read more at z.umn.edu/emgf19h. 12 EMERGING FALL 2019
Students from retail merchandising and apparel design connected with retail and fashion industry leaders at the 2019 NRF Student Program in New York City. During the trip, student Rachel Duerksen (Retail Merchandising) was named a semifinalist in the Next Generation Scholarship contest, and Maxine Britt (Apparel Design) competed in the YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund and was named one of eight semifinalists for her work with gender-neutral clothing. “This experience was unbelievable in so many ways. Students should be ready for professional interactions but also ready to take on the vibrant culture of NYC,” said Britt. z.umn.edu/emgf19i
from sketches to augmented reality Sketching can be used to work out ideas or bring a new perspective to familiar surroundings. Students in gdes 11311: Drawing and Design in Two and Three Dimensions took this to a new level when they turned their sketches of McNeal Hall into augmented reality (ar) using the Zappar app. Throughout the spring and summer, visitors to McNeal were able to view the students’ sketches digitally on the app and compare them with the original subject. Read the full story at z.umn.edu/emgf19j. facebook.com/uofmdesign
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students student achievements Greta Anderson (Interior Design) won the 2019 Third Place Work Cafe project. Learn more about the Third Place Work Cafe Project at z.umn.edu/emgf17e. Mary Begley (Architecture) received the 2019 Charles E. Peterson Fellowship from the Society of Architectural Historians. The following graphic design students received scholarships from AIGA to attend the 2019 Portfolio 1-on-1: Ashley Bernhardt, Breanne Christian, Katelyn Krebsbach, Jennifer Moss, Jake Nicholas, Andrea Polk, Victoria Roberts, Priyam Shah, Cassandra Shrader, Cameron Smith, Morgan Withers Graves, and Shannon Yurick. Kacie Lucchini Butcher and Denise Pike (both Heritage Studies and Public History) were awarded the 2019 NCPH Student Project Award for their exhibition “Owning Up: Racism and Housing in Minneapolis.” z.umn.edu/emgf19l Pratibha Chauhan (Architecture) received the 2018-19 Architectural Research Centers’ King Medal for her work on “Evolving Practice of Architecture Within the Context of the Sharing Economy.”
healing through design On November 24, 2016, the Colombian government and the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia signed a peace accord after more than 50 years of armed conflict. As the country tries to move forward, Daniela Duque Quevedo and Danielle Jurichko (both Landscape Architecture) are exploring how design and landscape architecture can help provide a space for healing. “My capstone started initially with questions around the role of designers in peace and the new future of Colombia. Is this a post-conflict era? What is next for my country?” said Duque Quevedo, who grew up in Colombia in the city of Medellín. Passionate about human rights, Jurichko was inspired to focus on Colombia by one of her undergraduate instructors. “I really connected with one of my instructors, Professor Luis Ramos-Garcia. He was the only American at the Colombian peace treaty and he’s one of the reasons I’m so passionate about this topic,” she said. Both Duque Quevedo and Jurichko believe that design and landscape architecture can play a role in encouraging and facilitating conversations and healing. Read more about both projects at z.umn.edu/emgf19k.
Crystal Compton (Apparel Studies), Esther Foo, Walter Lee, Simon Ozbek (all Human Factors and Ergonomics), and Nick Schlief (Electrical Engineering) won the Best Design Showcase Award in the IEEE World Haptics Conference in Tokyo for their ongoing work on upperbody dynamic compression garments for haptics applications. Sage Davis (Apparel Studies) and Ebonee Rainwater (Graphic Design) received a 2019 Diversity of View and Experience Fellowship, which helps graduate programs promote a diversity of views, experiences, and ideas in the pursuit of research, scholarship, and creative excellence. Rachael Granberry (Apparel Studies) placed first in the poster competition at the
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Shape Memory and Superelastic Technologies Conference for her NASA NSTRF research on medical compression garments using shape memory knits. Anna Harvatine and Mara Hitt (both Housing and Community Development Minor) won the Best Student Poster Award at the endof-year celebration of the Resilient Communities Project, a Center for Urban and Regional Affairs program. Jared Johnson (Architecture) won the silver prize for the Undergraduate Division of the 2019 Acara Challenge. Mikaila Kopcho and Wynn Nguyen (both Interior Design) have been selected as winners of the PAVE / GlobalShop Conference competition. Adrienne Melchiorre (Interior Design) received an honorable mention in the 2018 NEXT Student Design Competition. Warda Moosa (Apparel Design) was featured on the Winsome Goods blog. z.umn.edu/emgf19m Leah Parker’s (Graphic Design) design was selected as this year’s T-shirt for the 10th annual ALS Bike Trek. Denise Pike (Heritage Studies and Public History) was featured in the PBS documentary “Jim Crow of the North.” Dana Saari (Architecture) was awarded the School of Architecture’s 2019 SALA Prize. Brian Smith (Architecture) received the Class of 1967 Sketchbook Prize for this academic year. Amy Van Gessel (Architecture) received the 2017–18 Architectural Research Centers’ Consortium King Medal for her work on “Modernistic Facelifts: Facade Recladding in Downtown St. Louis During the Post-WWII era”. Hoa Vo’s (Interior Design) submission, “Feedback and Creativity: A PracticeExploration in Design Studios,” was accepted by the 2019 Graduate Student Symposium for Creativity and Cognition. COLLEGE OF DESIGN FALL 2019 13
The College of Design is pleased to introduce our new assistant dean for student services, Steve Yang, and our new associate dean for academic affairs, Sauman Chu. In these roles, Yang and Chu will work closely with Dean Carol Strohecker and other college leaders to advance goals for student success, curricular advancement, and community collaboration among students, faculty, and staff.
faculty and staff achievements Abimbola Asojo’s (Interior Design) article “Nigerian Campus Design: A Juxtaposition of Traditional and Contemporary Architecture,” was published in the Bauhaus Journal. Her article “Racial Diversity in Interior Design: A Way Forward” was also published in the Journal of Interior Design. Abimbola Asojo (Interior Design) and Mary Guzowski (Architecture) developed a new lighting design minor for both graduate and undergraduate students. z.umn.edu/emgf19o The Advancement team received three Maroon and Gold awards for best design from the University of Minnesota Communicator’s Forum, and two Honorable Mentions for design from the University and College Designers Association.
“I’m thrilled to take on the role of assistant dean of student services, and I look forward to building on the many successes the unit has achieved. In my first few months, it has been an honor to work alongside faculty and staff who are deeply committed to identifying innovative strategies to support the changing needs of our students.” —Steve Yang
Congratulations to Jill Bezecny (Finance) on celebrating her 20th work anniversary, Sharyl Stuber (Finance) for celebrating her 30th anniversary, and Gayle Whitney (Student Services) for celebrating her 25th work anniversary.
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Sauman Chu (Graphic Design) was awarded the University of Minnesota Alumni Association’s 2018–19 Horace T. Morse Award for Outstanding Contributions to Undergraduate Education. Lucy Dunne and Brad Holschuh (both Apparel Design) are part of a Grand Challenges interdisciplinary team that received funding for the project Improving Health and Well-Being with Personalized, Pervasive Technology. Genell Ebbini attended an invitation-only Green Health Partnership roundtable discussion on health and well-being in the real estate sector at the Green Schools Conference and Expo.
Linsey Griffin (Apparel Design) received over $40,000 from the University’s Office of the Vice President for Research for her James Boyd Brent’s (Graphic Design) exhibition “Urban Theology” proposal “4D Dynamic Surface was on display at Hennepin Capture Research: Exploring New Avenue United Methodist Church Frontiers in Advanced Wearable in spring 2019. Product Development.” Blaine Brownell (Architecture) has been named the interim head of the School of Architecture. He also gave the keynote lecture at the International Conference on Innovative Applied Energy and spoke at both the AIA Colorado Materials Matter and at the Politecnico di Milano.
“I look forward to representing the college within and outside of the University, providing vision and leadership in strategic planning, facilitating and supporting the development of academic programs, and continuing the effort to implement the current goals and initiatives of the college.” —Sauman Chu
Mike Christenson (Architecture) has been named the new director of graduate studies for the School of Architecture.
Linsey Griffin and Lindsey Strange (both Apparel Design) spoke at the College of Biological Sciences 2019 Sustainability Film Series.
Tasoulla Hadjiyanni (Interior Design) gave the keynote lecture “Design and Sex Trafficking: Marilyn Bruin (Housing Studies), Imagining a World Without Slavery” Sauman Chu (Graphic Design), and at North Dakota State University’s Dr. Allyson Hart (U of M Medical Design Week and published School) coauthored the paper the book The Right to Home – “Decision Support Needs of Kidney Exploring How Space, Culture, and Transplant Candidates Regarding Identity Intersect with Disparities. the Deceased Donor Waiting List: A Qualitative Study and Lauren (Naeum) Kim joins the Conceptual Framework,” which Retail Merchandising Program this was published in the academic fall as its newest faculty member. journal Clinical Transplantation.
Abbey Kleinert (Graphic Design) gave a lecture at the 2019 Type-Con Educators Forum about her DIY Exposure Unit for Polymer Plate Letterpress Printing. Karen Lutsky (Landscape Architecture) was on a short-listed team for the 2020 Canadian Venice Biennale Pavilion. She also received University grants for her “Experimental Forests and a Culture of Adaptability: Establishing the first UMN Great Lakes Design Lab” and a Great Lakes Design Lab Experimental Forest Workshop. She was also a Co-PI for both a Sea Grant and NOAA Grant. Steven McCarthy (Graphic Design) gave an invited lecture at the West African Research Center in Dakar, Senegal. He also served as one of three external reviewers of the University of Alberta’s Department of Art and Design and was selected to be a designer-in-residence at the Rick and Susan Sontag Center for Collaborative Creativity. Mayur Mehta (Landscape Architecture) has accepted the endowed position of H. W. S. Cleveland Visiting Fellow in Landscape Architecture for the 2019–20 academic year. Kristine Miller (Landscape Architecture) partnered with the University of Minnesota Libraries to publish the open-sourced book Introduction to Design Equity. Lin Nelson-Mayson (GMD) and Stephanie Zollinger (Interior Design) coauthored an article about Jack Lenor Larsen that was published in the American Craft magazine. Jennifer Newsom (Architecture) was a guest lecturer at multiple venues including the Kansas City Design Center, Dia Foundation, CUNY, and a symposium on Norma Sklarek at Princeton. Her firm’s installation, Hide & Seek, was also named a 2019 NYCxDESIGN Awards Finalist in the Exhibition/ Installation category. facebook.com/uofmdesign
Julia Robinson’s (Architecture) exhibition “Dutch Complex Housing” was displayed at Iowa State University in spring 2019. It is currently on display at Tsinghua University in Beijing and at Tianjin University where she has been co-teaching. Both locations held housing symposia to coincide with the exhibition. Daniela Sandler (Architecture) received the Society of Architectural Historians’ 2019 Antoinette Forrester Downing Book Award for her book Counterpreservation: Architectural Decay in Berlin since 1989. Virajita Singh (CSBR) is part of a Grand Challenges interdisciplinary team that received funding for the project Back to Indigenous Futures. She also gave a lecture on design thinking as part of the College of Continuing and Professional Studies Learning Life Sampler. Dewey Thorbeck (Architecture) published a book, Agricultural Landscapes: Seeing Rural Through Design. Fancy Trice (Graphic Design) is the new head of the Graphic Design Program. Stephanie Zollinger (Interior Design) acted as a contributing consultant to the PBS show “Craft in America,” which focuses on visionaries like Jack Lenor Larsen. Her Jack Lenor Larsen Oral History Project was also selected as the winner of the 2019 IDEC Media Award.
Retirements
Kate Maple (Student Services) retired in April 2019. Warren Bruland (Imaging Lab) retired in May 2019. Ann Ziebarth (Housing Studies) retired in May 2019.
In Memoriam
Bonnie Mass Morrison (DHA) passed away on March 4, 2019. @uofmdesign
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upcoming events For a full listing of College of Design events this fall, visit design.umn.edu/events.
College of Design Career Fairs & Portfolio Events September 2019–March 2020 z.umn.edu/designcareers19-20 With opportunities for every design major, these events are free for design alumni and students to attend as job or portfolio advice seekers. Employers with job openings or internships and professionals interested in offering feedback on projects and portfolios are also encouraged to participate. View the full list of career events and register to attend at the link above.
Retail Connect 2019 Tuesday, October 29 5:45 p.m. registration, 6:00 p.m. reception, 6:45–8:30 p.m. program McNamara Alumni Center design.umn.edu/retailconnect Enjoy complimentary refreshments, ample time to network, and learn from retail experts at the ninth annual Retail Connect. This year’s speakers include Marshal Cohen, chief industry advisor of retail for the NPD Group and Julie Guggemos, senior vice president of owned brand product design and management for Target, with more to be named soon. This event is free to students, alumni, and retail professionals but registration is required.
Dirty Laundry: Delivering the Dirt on Design Tuesday, November 12 6:30 p.m. doors open, 7:00 p.m. program Best Buy Theater, Northrop Auditorium design.umn.edu/dirtylaundry THE DIRT ON DESIGN
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Northrop- Best Buy Theater 7:00-8:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. SPEAKERS John Cook, FAIA Vice President, HGA Garre Lofgren Senior Graphic Designer, Phillips Distillery Company Dirty Laundry delivers the dirt on design. Listen in as design professionals reveal
Dirty Laundry delivers the dirt on design. Listen in as design professionals reveal their best and worst experiences working in the world of design and share career tales with a humorous spin. Prepare yourself for one juicy night of design gossip!
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What is creativity? Can it be taught? Explore the key elements of creativity through objects in the Goldstein Museum of Design collection and a series of activities that will build the exhibition as it progresses.
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not your typical fairy tale Over the course of the spring 2019 semester, apparel design students studied the visual language presented in the Weisman Art Museum’s exhibition “The Wonderful World Before Disney.” Drawing on the exhibition’s examination of pre-Disney fairy tale iconography, students created 18 garments exploring the aesthetic and political values of fairy tales. z.umn.edu/emgf19p
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