NC State College of Design

06/02/2026

In a world of screens, these drawings started with a pencil, a pen or a brush.

For 31 years, the Brian Shawcroft Drawing Competition has celebrated the power of hand drawing as a tool for observation, analysis and design thinking. This year’s exhibition showcases remarkable work from NC State architecture students who continue to prove that some of the most compelling ideas still begin by hand. ✏️

Take a closer look at the award-winning work and learn more about the competition: https://design.ncsu.edu/blog/2026/05/26/shawcroft-competition-honors-31-years-of-hand-drawing/

05/26/2026

The tassels were turned, the hugs were strong, and yes, we got the photos. 🎓

Our commencement gallery is now live. Relive the moments, find your friends, and soak it all in one more time. 🔗 https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCUsa7

05/18/2026

05/08/2026

Rendering ✨complete✨

05/07/2026

"If you’re interested in something — even if it’s not immediately relevant to whatever class you’re in — chase that."

From teaching science in Wake County classrooms to redesigning possibilities through industrial design, Caleb Zander’s journey has been anything but conventional.

A two-time NC State graduate, Caleb is earning his Master of Industrial Design after nearly a decade as a high school science teacher. What started as late-night woodworking, metalworking and rebuilding motorcycles eventually became a new creative path.

“At NC State, I learned it’s okay to admit you don’t know what you’re doing. Learn from people around you. If you don’t understand, ask.”

Through leadership in the Industrial Designers Society of America, mentoring undergraduate students and helping maintain the College of Design’s Materials Lab, Caleb has embraced every opportunity to create, test and explore.

🎓 💌 Are you a graduating designer? Share your story: https://design.ncsu.edu/about/der/share-a-story/

04/28/2026

Dinosaurs. Security bots. Whiteboard masterpieces. A little mess here and there. Ya know, normal stuff.

Happy LDOC, designers. 🦕🫶

04/27/2026

Commencement is right around the corner, and we’re looking to highlight the stories behind our graduating class.

To our soon-to-be graduates, we invite you to share a photo and a brief reflection from your time at the College of Design.

Whether it’s a cap-and-gown portrait, a studio moment, or a throwback that captures your journey, we’re looking for something that feels true to your experience.

Reflections may include:
Meaningful experiences or mentors
Lessons that shaped your perspective
Personal growth throughout your time at NC State
Plans following graduation
Acknowledgments to those who supported you along the way

Submissions will be accepted through the May 8 commencement ceremony. We look forward to celebrating your work, your growth and what comes next.

📩 Shout your story from the rooftops: https://design.ncsu.edu/about/der/share-a-story/

04/27/2026

04/25/2026

A huge thank you to all who joined us at Art2Wear 2026! We're so proud of this year's show and grateful for the chance to give you a sneak peek into our design process, interviews, and more through our Instagram Story Takeover. Mark your calendars for next year and thanks again for joining us!
- The Art2Wear Executive Team

04/23/2026

NC State is a fashion school.

Across disciplines, students are redefining what fashion can be by merging technology, materials, storytelling and design thinking into work that challenges expectations and expands the field.

That work takes center stage starting today.

Art2Wear begins tonight, showcasing student designers as they bring their concepts to life through immersive, thought-provoking collections.