Throughout the academic year are events at the College of Design that bring the student design community closer together:

Annual Events

BACK TO SCHOOL BARBECUE

Sponsored by the Design Guild, the "Back to School" Barbecue is a chance to meet the incoming class and welcome classmates back to the college.

HALLOWEEN BASH

The annual Halloween BASH invites students to create their own costumes and compete for the most creative Jack-O-Lantern prize.

ART2WEAR

The "Art2Wear" Fashion Show, held each spring, is run entirely by students in cooperation with the College of Textiles. It is effectively the largest juried fashion show in the Southeast.

STUDIO COLLECTIVE

Studio Collective is an end-of-semester showcase of student studio work that attracts industry professionals and design enthusiasts from around the Triangle.

Ongoing Events

• Lecture Series on Monday nights in Burns Auditorium
• Guest Speakers throughout the year
• Special Design Workshops
• Special Exhibitions
• First Friday's
• Alumni & Friends Receptions