College of Design News

Runner’s World Features Sports Product Design Student’s Project for Paralympian Athletes

Sarah Klecker designed Paralympic uniforms, waterproof training gear, and push gloves for elite female wheelchair-racing athletes.

PPPM’s Ben Clark Talks to The New Yorker about Oregon COVID-19 Testing

The associate professor explains a study's findings that state testing abilities remain insufficient.

2020 School of Art + Design Student Exhibitions

Discover the art and design work of our students graduating from the School of Art + Design.

Celebrating Kassia Dellabough, an Advocate for All Students

The founder and director of College of Design Student Services retires June 30.

Architecture Department Head Nancy Cheng on Teaching During COVID-19

Around the O talks to the associate professor of architecture about department planning, supporting the community, and chocolate cake.

PPPM Instructor Robert Parker Receives Outstanding Research Award

The UO Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation recognizes the IPRE executive director's contributions to transforming communities through research and action.

Remembering the Artist and Alum George Green

The art alum passed away in April leaving a legacy of Abstract Illusionism and art advocacy.

BioBE Partners with OHSU for New COVID-19 Study

A team of architects, scientists, and doctors are investigating how the new coronavirus transmits in hospital settings.

Over the Moon: Architecture Students Win Department of Energy Prizes for ‘Little Dipper Elementary’

Led by Professor Ihab Elzeyadi, Team Polaris receives two awards in the international Solar Decathlon Design Competition.

Maile Hutterer Named Recipient of UO Distinguished Teaching Award

The Department of the History of Art and Architecture associate professor has been teaching at the College of Design since 2014.

Professor Speaks to CBS This Morning About COVID-19 Transmission Indoors

Architecture Professor Kevin Van Den Wymelenberg discusses BioBE research on how indoor air flow affects the virus.

Urban Farm Crops Go to Student Food Pantry

Landscape Architecture Senior Instructor and Urban Farm Director Harper Keeler enlists pro-tem instructors to keep running farm while students are away.

Yekang Ko Wins CELA Award for Research

The associate professor of landscape architecture’s research examines building resilience in vulnerable communities.

Interior Architecture Students Win IDEC Graduate Studio Competition

The Interior Design Educators Council name Amicia Nametka and Julia Roath first-place winners for their design to empower the unhoused.

BArch Alumna Helps Design Hospital in Uganda

Sharon Alitema ('19) worked on a design team for the BCRA architecture firm in Tacoma to build a hospital in her home country.