Contact Us
Phone numbers, emails, maps...it's all here.
Undergraduate Student Services:
- For undergraduate admissions questions: https://design.ncsu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/
- Physical Address: 225 Brooks Hall
- Phone: 919.515.8306
- Email: design_undergraduate@ncsu.edu
Undergraduate Student Interest Form
Graduate Student Services:
- For graduate admissions (masters and doctoral programs) questions:
- https://design.ncsu.edu/admissions/masters/
- https://design.ncsu.edu/admissions/doctoral-programs/
- Physical Address: 225 Brooks Hall
- Phone: 919.515.8317
- Email: design_graduate@ncsu.edu
Academic Departments
- For non-admissions questions: https://design.ncsu.edu/academics/
- Physical Address: 215 Brooks Hall
Office of the Dean
- For Dean’s Office questions
- Physical Address: 200 Brooks Hall
- Phone Number: 919-515-8302
Student Resources
Campus Map
We are located in Brooks Hall, at the intersection of Stinson Drive and Pullen Road on NC State’s North Campus. Classes and studios are held in Kamphoefner, Leazar, and 111 Lampe Dr.
General Inquiries
Additional questions, comments and web-related inquiries can be directed to collegeofdesign@ncsu.edu.
Parking
Visitors to the College of Design should use the Coliseum Parking Deck (201 Jeter Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606). A permit is not required, but it is paid parking lot – visit the Transportation website for more information. Enter the Coliseum pay lot from Cates Avenue just south of the deck on ground level. Pedestrians may then go through the tunnel in order to get to the College of Design.
There is a limited number of parallel parking spots directly outside of Brooks Hall on Pullen Road. These are first-come, first-served, and are paid spots. For information about hourly pay spaces, visit the Transportation Website.
Weekdays after 5 pm and on weekends, parking on campus is free and not monitored, so visitors are welcome to park in the Boney Lot, which provides easier access to the College. Custom directions here.
Hear architecture student Yash Shah talk about his experience as part of our NC State Creatives series
Despite being raised in the heart of a community ravaged by cartel fighting, Melissa Manjarrez Dominguez discovered something transformative – the power environments can hold to foster unity.
Her journey began amidst the arid landscapes and agricultural communities of Sinaloa, Mexico. Raised in the heart of a region ravaged by cartels, she witnessed firsthand the spread of violence and fear. Yet, amid the chaos, she also observed something remarkable – the power of certain spaces to bring people together, offering respite from the turmoil and fostering unity.
After graduating, Melissa embarked on a transformative journey across five continents. From bustling cities to remote villages, she encountered communities grappling with similar challenges of violence and division. In each place, she discovered pockets of hope – spaces that transcended the chaos, where families gathered, and humanity’s love prevailed.
Reflecting on these experiences, Melissa found her calling in landscape architecture. “Everywhere I went, I saw the potential of design to heal wounds and unite communities,” she says. It was this realization that drew her to NC State, where she believed she could learn to create spaces that promote peace and inclusivity.
Today, Melissa is not only a passionate advocate for landscape architecture but also a champion for diversity and community engagement. As the president of Women in Landscape Architecture (WxLA), she is dedicated to attracting more diverse students to the field. Her commitment to fostering community is evident in her immersive study of Moore Square Park in downtown Raleigh. Through her work, Melissa seeks to create inclusive and peaceful spaces that bring people together.
Recently, Melissa shared her insights on landscape architecture, and her efforts to promote diversity and community engagement in a Q&A session. Read her story in our bio!
Students in MADTech are leveling up their skills along with like-minded student groups from @wpeaceu and @waketechcc. 🎮👾🕹️
This week, the Brooks Hall Rotunda was filled with students and instructors eager to show off what it takes to make a game from scratch.
Video game design has taken off at the College of Design in recent years. Now, with a wide array of accessible software at our fingertips, curricula are being taught which include game platforms and logistics, applied game design concepts, aesthetics and world-building, dynamics and gameplay, plus mechanics and development.
We can’t wait to see what’s next!
📰 OPINION: Is ‘Systems Thinking’ the new buzzword in UX?
✍️ by Doctor of Design student, Meghan Bausone for @medium.
UX professionals can successfully add systems thinking into our work, yet we should be willing to do it justice. This means we’ve got to get comfortable with the uncomfortable.
There is a growing interest in systems thinking as a framework for designers to apply in solving user experience problems. Some are even donning new titles as ‘systems designers.’
It might seem like a new fad or a pivot from the awkward growing pains that UX is experiencing. Systems thinking sounds intriguing, even intuitive, to those working in human-centered design spaces. To answer the question posed in the title of this article — it might be fashionable; however, it should be given more attention than just a passing phrase in the spotlight.
Encouraging momentum toward UX successfully adopting systems thinking can be found, as Sheryl Cababa describes in her 2023 book Closing the Loop; Systems Thinking for Designers.
Anyone promoting it should understand its rich history and do it justice to avoid degrading its potential. This means we’ve got to get comfortable with the uncomfortable.
Full story in our bio.
