Giant Art Supply Sale

The UNT University bookstore is closing this summer. The new operators, Bares and Noble, will open in the fall. In the meantime, the Booksore inventory is being sold at deeply bargained prices. All art and design supplies are 75% off now through June 21 at the UNT Bookstore in the Student Union.

Sara Allen’s Team Won People’s Choice Award from IIDA Student Design Charette

Students from IIDA Campus Centers nationwide who were nominated to participate in the 2013 IIDA Student Design Charette competed on June 11th for the coveted prize in Chicago. Sara Allen and Adrian Cardenas from UNT Interior Design program participated in the Charette. The Charette featured 10 student teams facing the same design challenge with 6 hours to work. A jury of prominent Designers, architects and industry leaders did critique each team's solution and select the winners. A UNT Interior Design student, Sara Allen’s team won the People’s Choice Award.

From left to right:
Carroll Casburn - Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design

William Fisher - Kansas State University

Alexandra Leigh - Virginia Commonwealth University

Amy Ogonowski - Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta

Sara Allen – University of North Texas

Sara Allen Received 2013 Fort Worth CSI Scholarship

The Scholarship Committee of the Fort Worth Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute has selected Sara Allen to receive a scholarship award in the amount of $3,000 for the 2013/14 school year. As a part of this award Sara will also receive a complimentary student membership in CSI and the Fort Worth Chapter for a period of one year, including the cost for 10 monthly Chapter meetings. She will join Annual Awards Meeting on Tuesday 18 June 2013, for the formal presentation of her award.

UNT Interior Design Student Recipients of NEWH Scholarships Attended Banquet

Among nine recipients of 2013 NEWH Scholarships three recipients are UNT Interior Design juniors. Sara Allen received $1000, Rebecca Christy received $5000, and Megan Crase received $7000 from NEWH. They accepted their awards in the NEWH Annual Scholarship Banquet on June 5th at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science.

 From left: Rebecca Christy, Sara Allen, and Megan Crase

Natural Selections Design Center Seeking Designers

We are seeking design professionals for our established Home Builders Design Center.  Our showroom offers the opportunity to utilize design expertise to assist Architects, Builders, Designers and Home Owners in all phases of Home Interior Design.

The ideal candidate is a recent Interior Design graduate with the following attributes:

• Team-player with an enthusiastic attitude
• Effective communications skills
• High level of integrity
• Willingness to learn and adapt
• Good time management skills
• Able to meet deadlines
• Maintain budgets
• Take charge of products

We are a fast paced provider of design and installation services to the “best of class builders” in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. Our showroom is the finest in the market providing Natural Stone, Glass, Porcelain, Plumbing, Hardware, Wood and Carpet.

If you are seeking excellent earning potential in a fun working environment, please send your resume to: matt@nsdesigncenter.com or call 972-417-1920 and ask for Matt.

Visit us at nsdesigncenter.com

Ashley Henderson Selected for Southwest Airlines NoLimits Internship

Ashley Henderson, UNT Interior Design 2013 graduate, has gained a spot as one of two Corporate Facilities interns with Southwest Airlines this summer at the Dallas Headquarters location. The Southwest Airlines NoLimits Internship includes numerous areas of study and is highly competitive. This summer 13,700 applied and only 84 were accepted. As an intern Ashley will gain hands on experience by assisting with SWA Headquarters upgrades and airport site management.

Gensler Gallery Talk

Eight Seniors and a Sophomore from the University of North Texas Interior Design Program were invited to exhibit and present their project work at Gensler Dallas office on May 17th, 2013.  Work will be on exhibit through the end of May.

Gensler designers Gracie Andraos and Michael Cerda coordinated the event.  Many designers attended the event, including Chuck Hagemeier, Gensler Dallas, UNT ID advisory board member. 

 

Chuck Hagemeier (Top Left), Gracie Andraos (Center Left), Johnnie Stark, UNT ID program coordinator (Center Right).

Happy Graduation, Interior Design Seniors 2013!

Congratulations on becoming UNT Interior Design Graduates of 2013. Happy Graduation and best wishes for your future endeavor!

Cynthia Mohr, CVAD Design Department Chair (top row, left) and Johnnie Stark, ID Program Coordinator (top row, right), and the 2013 ID class

UNT Interior Design Students Awarded NEWH Scholarships

Three UNT Interior Design juniors received 2013 NEWH Scholarships. Sara Allen received $1000, Rebecca Christy received $5000, and Megan Crase received $7000 from NEWH. The recipients will accept these at the NEWH Annual Scholarship Awards Banquet on June 5th at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. More information regarding the scholarships can be found at http://www.newh.org/about-scholarships

UNT Interior Design Student Team for IIDA's CRE8 Design Challenge and Fashion Show

Sara Allen, Rebecca Christy, Megan Crase, Patricia Tram, and Miranda Ward participated in 2013 IIDA's CRE8 Design Challenge and Fashion Show. There is more information about the Challenge at the IIDA website.

Left to right: Rebecca Christy, Megan Crase, Patricia Tram, Miranda Ward, and Sara Allen

Interior Designer Positions Available at Hue Design in Dallas

Hue Design in Dallas is Interior design firm specializing in Multi-family design projects. This firm seeks 2 positions: One for ID degree with 1-2 year experience and the other as entry level. The positions are paid contract positions, leading to full time employment. Job description for the positions includes CAD, finish selections, presentation boards, furniture selections & purchasing. Proficiency of CAD, Excel and PowerPoint is preferred. For those interested in these positions, please email digital resume & portfolio to Angie.

Angie Berry, CEO
1904 North Prairie Avenue
Dallas, TX  75204
214.823.7842
angie@design-hue.com
www.design-hue.com

Spring 2013 SETE On-line & Mobile Versions Available

The UNT Spring 2013 administration of SETE (Student Evaluation of Teaching) begins Monday, April 15, 2013 and continues through Sunday, May 5, 2013. As a reminder, the mobile version is a convenient way for students to complete their course evaluations.  There is no action required by you or your students to activate or access the mobile site. Simply log on to the my.unt.edu portal and click on the SETE icon. 

Five Interior Design Students Received 2013 UNT CVAD Scholarships

A senior, Sofiahawa Ashraf, and four juniors, Sara Allen, Christine Baird, Megan Crase, and Cigdem Eksi from Interior Design program received UNT CVAD Scholarships. Their projects are on display for the CVAD Scholarship Show in the UNT Lightwell Gallery from April 15th to 19th, 2013.

 

Left to Right: Miranda Ward, Christine Baird, Cynthia Mohr (Chair of Design Department), Megan Crase, Sara Allen, and Patricia Tram

2013 UNT Interior Design Senior Show: 4/27 – 5/2

2013 Senior Show of Interior Design program in the College of Visual Arts & Design (CVAD) at the University of North Texas (UNT) will be held during April 27 through May 2 in the Lightwell and North Galleries at the UNT Art Building. This Senior Show is an annual design showcase of senior students’ research-based final projects which are, not limited to, residential, commercial, hospitality, and healthcare design. The show is free and open to the public so please come and celebrate!

 UNT Interior Design Senior Show Trailer (Click to Watch)

On April 5, 2013, Kim Dickerson received the award for the College of Visual Arts and Design Outstanding Senior in Interior Design at the annual UNT Honors Day Convocation

Kim is scheduled to graduate with a BFA in Interior Design in May 2013. During her undergraduate career at UNT, she has maintained a standard of excellence in creative, academic and service activities. She received numerous awards including the ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) 2012 Student Scholarship and the Lucile Ayres Payne Scholarship in Interior Design for 2012. Ms. Dickerson is also an HKS Design Fellow. She was selected to participate in the 2012 Design Charrette sponsored by HKS Architects in Dallas, a prestigious honor for an undergraduate interior design student. Ms. Dickerson is a member of the CVAD Interior Design Student Alliance and a student member of professional design organizations including ASID and NEWH, The Hospitality Industry Network.

Kim expresses her career goal “to one day provide innovative and sustainable solutions for the problems designers, architects and society as a whole face in the twenty-first century.”

Part Time Job for Curb Appeal Renovations

Curb Appeal Renovations in Keller is looking for a junior designer that possesses CAD knowledge and has the ability to adapt quickly to learning new software (or preference of having Chief Architect and 20/20 knowledge).  Curb Appeal Renovations is an award winning design/build remodeling company.  This position will take field measurements of residences and produce as-builts. Once candidate has become familiar with software, the position will assist in producing cabinet orders, designs for projects and creating tile designs and take-offs. The position will also pull specifications for client selections and create job binders.

Benefits: Part time position - no benefits - 15-25 hours per week
Salary: $12-16 hour depending on experience
Job type: Part time
Title: Junior Designer
Contact: Email resume with salary requirements to Robin Burrill

Robin C. Burrill, ASID, CAPS
CEO & Co-Owner/Interior Designer
Curb Appeal Renovations, Inc.
Robin@curbappealrenovations.com
http://www.CurbAppealRenovations.com

PAVE Internship Opportunities

The new PAVE Internship Program announced new internships available. Junior Designer and Merchandising/Design Coordinator positions only satisfy requirements for UNT Interior Design Internship degree plan requirement. Please visit the PAVE website for more detailed information at http://www.paveinfo.org/ForStudents/Internships/AvailableStudentInternships

2013 Fort Worth Chapter CSI Scholarship

The Fort Worth Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute Scholarship program for 2013 is available. Applicants may be entering freshmen or returning college students for the 2013/14 school year. Applicants must be majoring in a design profession related to the built environment such as Architecture, Engineering (i.e. Civil, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Structural, Environmental, etc.), Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, or a construction-related field such as Construction Management or Construction Engineering. Completed applications must be returned by 30 April 2013. Please visit the Fort Worth Chapter website at www.FWCSI.org for more information.

UNT Interior Design Team Project Selected As Top Three Southwest Regional Finalists to National IDEC Competition

The UNT Interior Design team project of Tonia Finger, Bridget Williams, and Larry Joe Byer was selected as top three Southwest regional finalists to the IDEC (Interior Design Educator Council) Student Design Competition. The UNT team designed a college space that met the design challenge with a focus on cultural diversity, multiple learning styles and innovative technology under guidance by Interior Design faculty, Cynthia Mohr and Ty Lee. The Southwest region had eighteen submissions to the competition this year and the top three were sent forward to the IDEC national conference in Indianapolis, IN to compete among all regions. There were fifteen total projects brought to this level of the competition from schools across the U.S. and Canada.

The 2012 IDEC competition challenged interior design students to create an innovative college learning space that considered past and present teaching methodologies and the use of technology in the learning environment. The given parameters included the use of existing materials such as wood paneling and brick and space requirements that included a café, a classroom, and a lounge area. 

University of North Texas Interior Design Team Project

Students: Tonia Finger, Bridget Williams, Larry Joe Byer

Faculty: Cynthia Mohr, Ty Lee

UNT Interior Design Student Winners at IIDA Student Conference

The 2013 IIDA (International Interior Design Association) Texas Oklahoma Chapter's Student Conference in Houston brings together students, professionals, educators, and manufacturers' representatives for two days of academic and professional enrichment. The conference hosted about 150 students from universities and interior design programs across Texas, Oklahoma, and the central United States.

The mission of the IIDA Texas Oklahoma Chapter's Student Conference is to provide a comprehensive educational experience focused on the application of progressive and practical design solutions in conjunction with insight from practicing professionals. Students participated in a myriad of activities focused on exploring varying avenues of design disciplines and applications.

Design Charrette:
The Design Charrette was composed of the top students from each Campus Center who were then split into groups.  Students were given four hours to provide a design solution for the problem administered by the local architecture firm Ziegler +Cooper.

Claire Fritchie, UNT Interior Design junior, was a part of the 1st place team.

Claire Fritchie

Miranda Ward, UNT Interior Design junior, was a part of the 3rd place team.

Miranda Ward

Design Charrette Winners

Seventh from left: Claire Fritchie

First from right: Miranda Ward

Sara Allen, UNT Interior Design junior, was the recipient of the IIDA Tuition Reimbursement Scholarship.  Letters of recommendation, a statement of interest, experience and service to IIDA, the campus, and community are all criteria for the scholarship.  The largest part of the decision making process is the portfolio submitted by the student.

Second from left: Sara Allen

 

Adrian Cardenas, Interior Design senior, received a Travel Reimbursement Grant.

 

Second from left: Adrian Cardenas

 

UNT Interior Design Group

Top line from left to right: Adrian Cardenas, Elizabeth Sterling, Claire Fritchie, Hanna Kim, Geraldine Sumolang, and Gibb Thimamontri

Bottom line from left to right: Patricia Tram, Amanda Corbett, Emily Gibson (Faculty), Tess Hurry, Sara Allen, Miranda Ward, and Ashley Henderson

Full Time Job for Complete Interior Solutions

Complete Interior Solutions in Old Town Lewisville is looking for a motivated person to join our design sales team.  Need to have ability to listen, desire to succeed and a passion for the trade is a must! The firm works with commercial and residential clients from every aspect of the building process. Sometimes it’s the ground up, sometimes it’s only furnishing or window treatments. CIS has a retail Home Accessories Store Front as well as an on-site drapery workroom, so no limitations when it comes to designing soft treatment, bedding, etc. If you can design it we can fabricate it. You must be willing to get your hands dirty when needed. We are a Hunter Douglas Dealer for Blinds, Shades and Shutters. You will need to know how to read a tape measure! You have to be able to deal with constant Interruptions and see them as the blessings they are. Common sense and self-motivation is mandatory.

Occasional 9-3 Sat, closed on Sun. 9-6 M-F, 9-7 Th. Looking for someone who plays well with others has a great team spirit and is open to learning new things. Need some computer skills, phone skills are a must. Looking for someone who wants to stay in the area and continue a long term career. Email Resume to Info@CompleteInteriorSolutions.net or drop of @ CIS 125 N Mill, Lewisville, 75057

Complete Interior Solutions
Studio- 125 North Mill Street
Lewisville, TX 75057
972-436-9083
www.CompleteInteriorSolutions.net

NEWH Dallas Chapter Scholarship Available

NEWH Dallas Chapter now opens scholarships to young people wishing to pursue careers in the hospitality industry. The scholarship application and more information can be found on NEWH website at www.newh.org (go to Education/Scholarship Information/Chapter Scholarships/click on Dallas).

IFDA Student Scholarships Available

The IFDA (International Furnishings and Design Association) Scholarships are now available. The physical brochure is posted on our bulletin boards. There are multiple categories and they are mostly good for sophomore and juniors. Applications accepted between March 1 and 31. To view all categories/criteria, please visit at www.ifdaef.org

Our students have won IFDA awards in previous years!

2013 Sherwin-Williams STIR Student Design Contest

The contest has two categories: residential design and commercial design. The top winner from each category will receive a $2,500 cash prize. Second-place winners will win a $1,000 cash prize, and third-place winners will win a $500 cash prize. The contest is open for entries March 1–April 15, 2013. For more information please visit http://swstudentdesign.com/

CVAD Continuing Student 2013-2014 Scholarship

CVAD Continuing Student Scholarships are available. These scholarships (most of which are for $1,000) are for students in all programs and all levels. The deadline is Feb. 1 at 4:00 p.m. All you need to do is go to CVAD website and click on the hyperlink for CVAD ContinuingStudent 2013-2014 Scholarship under Student Services. That will take you to a page that tells you what you need to gather and how to format that material. The application is a web form and should be easy.