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PLU business, design and communication professors discuss the importance of “failure” Posted by: Zach Powers / April 6, 2016 April 6, 2016 TACOMA, WASH. (April 6, 2016)-The seventh episode of “Open to Interpretation” features a discussion of the word “failure” among host and Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, Associate Professor of Art and Design Jp Avila, and Assistant Professor of Business Kory Brown. “Open to Interpretation” is a podcast devoted to exploring the meanings and

“This is Design School” Podcast Posted by: Kate Williams / April 11, 2019 April 11, 2019 By Kate Williams '16JP Avila, Associate Professor of Art & Design, and Chad P. Hall ’10, PLU alum, have been busy at work with the release of season 4 of their podcast, This is Design School. This release welcomes amazing guests in the design world and beyond. This is Design School is a podcast for those interested in design, starting a career in design, or needing a reminder of why they went into design

New Design Research Lab Opens Posted by: Reesa Nelson / November 8, 2021 November 8, 2021 The Department of Art & Design is proud to announce the creation of the Design Research Lab in Ingram Hall. A student-led project supported by faculty member Samer Fouad, Visiting Assistant Professor of Design, the space includes a design library, work tables, a printer, and various consumable resources. The lab is located in room 106 and is open during business hours during classes or by student request

Art and Design students head to Bali Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / January 13, 2015 January 13, 2015 Art and Design students headed to Bali for J-term to explore art, culture, and spirituality with Department of Art & Design Chair Jp Avila. The study-away course takes students to villages and into workshops of traditional craftspeople where they’ll learn about the experiences and perspectives of families and communities who pass on their trades. Activities during the two weeks include museum

Class of 2021 Art & Design Graduate Capstones Posted by: Reesa Nelson / May 10, 2021 May 10, 2021 The class of 2021 has worked hard on their final projects! This year, select student work is displayed in the Anderson University Center Gallery. Students and staff on campus are invited to view the work next time they’re in the building. Unfortunately  friends and family cannot join us on campus at this time. All student capstone portfolios and materials are available online for your perusal

Assess Your Course Design for Quality Practices Posted by: bodewedl / August 25, 2015 August 25, 2015 by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer Whether you are teaching a course for the first time or the fiftieth, it is good practice to take a step back and critically reflect on the design of one’s course. Faculty are undoubtedly the masters of their course content, but it can be beneficial to consider the best practices that contribute to the quality design of a course as well. Wouldn’t it be

PLU MediaLab Student Wins International Design Award Posted by: Sandy Dunham / March 31, 2015 Image: Taylor Cox’s branding for the MediaLab documentary “Waste Not” finished second worldwide in the Mercury Excellence Awards. (Photo: Courtesy Taylor Cox) March 31, 2015 By Maddie Bernard '16For PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, Wash. (March 31, 2015)—Taylor Cox '15, a member of MediaLab, an invitation-only multimedia program at Pacific Lutheran University, has received a Silver Award from the

Notes on Design-Centered Innovation at Pacific Lutheran University Posted by: halvormj / January 26, 2018 January 26, 2018 By Michael Halvorson. Halvorson is director of Innovation Studies at Pacific Lutheran University.   Design has become an integral component of the innovation process. Leading businesses such as Amazon, Apple, Nike, Disney, Dyson, and Airbnb are all recognized for their award-winning designs that strive to communicate the benefits of products to users and meet actual

Gravit Designer: A Free, Vector-Based Graphic Design Program Posted by: berlinma / March 5, 2018 March 5, 2018 Gravit Designer is a free, easy-to-use, vector-based graphic design software program. Gravit can be used to create flyers, logos, presentations, and a multitude of other graphic design content. This software includes features similar to Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, making it a viable alternative to more intense graphic design and layout programs. Gravit can be used from within a web

You Ask. We Answer. How is your Art & Design Program? Posted by: shortea / May 3, 2024 May 3, 2024 Curious about PLU's art & design program?With courses ranging from drawing to 3D digital modeling, our art and design program provides you hands-on experience to hone and expand your craft. In this session, hear from Dr. Heather Mathews, Chair of Communication, Media & Design Arts and Associate Professor of Art History, who talks about the art and design opportunities at PLU! Read Previous You Ask