About Design Influence

Design Influence is a publication of the NC State University College of Design. The publication is made possible through a gift by the Design Guild, an engaged community of College of Design alumni, friends and design enthusiasts around the world. To learn more about the Guild, including how to join, please visit design.ncsu.edu/design-guild today.

The magazine is distributed once or twice a year to all alumni of the college and to Design Guild members. We welcome your feedback about the magazine and invite submission of news items. Address correspondence to design@ncsu.edu or NC State University, College of Design, Campus Box 7011, Raleigh, NC 27695-7701.

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Marvin J. Malecha, FAIA
Dean

Carla Abramczyk
Assistant Dean for External Relations and Development

Craig McDuffie (BEDV 1983)
Designer, Design Influence

Angela Brockelsby
Director of Communications
Editor, Design Influence

Jean-Marie Livaudais
Director of Professional Relations

Keith Emrick
Development Program Specialist

Your Support of the College of Design is Essential!

Design Guild is comprised of alumni, friends and industry professionals who realize the importance of the education and experiences offered to the future designers now enrolled at the College of Design. Member contributions support student assistance, internships and other professional development opportunities, guest lecturers and jurors, special exhibitions and numerous other activities, events and programs that are not covered by state funding, including the publication of this magazine.

If you would like to join this important supporting group of the college, please  contact external relations at design@ncsu.edu or visit the Giving web site.