2021 College of Design Final Reviews

May 3, 2021

Join College of Design students, faculty, and staff for virtual presentations and reviews showcasing final design projects and research from our various disciplines.

April 26 | Breaking Silence: Design for a Changing World

In a world where the future of fashion is unknown and ever changing, emerging designers are at the forefront of creatively reimagining the industry. Breaking Silence: Design for a Changing World represents a diverse collective of 12 emerging designers producing inspiring collections that challenge the perception of what we wear and how it’s made. Collectively, these designs uniquely confront and reflect upon the systemic issues in the fashion industry, utilizing the power of design to meet the needs of a changing world.

Visit the Breaking Silence showcase

May 3 & 5 | LA 8205 Studio: Connecting Water and Equity on the JXTA Campus

On Monday, May 3, from 1:30 to 5:30 PM, second-year students in the Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) program will present their final projects from LA 8205. On Wednesday, May 5, from 1:30 to 5:30 PM, third-year MLA students within this same studio will present their work. You can watch the presentations by using the Zoom link below, which is the same for both days.

Watch the presentations

May 5 | Heritage Studies and Public History Virtual Capstone Presentations

Focused on a wide range of communities throughout the Twin Cities and Minnesota, these 12 projects encompass everything from archaeological assessments, collections management, oral history, exhibitions, main street revitalization, historic site interpretation, and more. Presentations will take place from 3:30 to 6:30 PM.

View the HSPH presentation schedule

May 6 & 7 | School of Architecture Master's Final Project Presentations

Join the School of Architecture on May 6 and 7 for Master's Final Project (MFP) Presentations. On May 6 the presentations will take place from 8:15 AM to 12:30 PM and from 1:15 to 5:30 PM. On May 7 the presentations will run from 8:15 to 11:45 AM and from 1:15 to 5:00 PM.

View the MFP presentation schedule

May 6 & 7 | Master of Landscape Architecture Virtual Capstone Presentations

On May 6 and 7 the Department of Landscape Architecture will host capstone presentations for the Master of Landscape Architecture Class of 2021. On May 6, the presentations will run from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 to 3:00 PM. On May 7, presentations will take place between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM and from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.

View the MLA presentation schedule

May 10 to June 4 | PLACE: Graphic Design Graduate Thesis Exhibition

PLACE, as both a noun and a verb, explores the ambiguity of placeness, location, and identity of the ideas presented through the works of these graphic designers in society and culture. Featured Designers: Sabrill Holcomb (MFA), Cholong Kim (MFA), Yun Ha Seo (MFA), Jennifer Oksnevad (MA) and Sreekishen Nair (PhD).

This exhibition will be on display in Rapson Hall on the 1st & 2nd Floor of the HGA Gallery. Please note the in-person exhibition is only on view to University community members.

Learn more about the PLACE exhibition

May 13 to June 9 | SUNSET SUNRISE: Graphic Design Senior Show

This exhibition features culminating work by graduating seniors in graphic design. Thesis topics and projects, which evolved from research and writing to the development of design solutions, reflect a diverse range of interests, experiences, and work that is as unique as the individuals that make up this year’s graduating class.

The in-person component of this exhibition will be on display in Rapson Hall on the 1st & 2nd Floor of the HGA Gallery. Please note the in-person exhibition is only on view to University community members.

Learn more about SUNSET SUNRISE

On May 6 and 7, 2021, the Department of Landscape Architecture will host capstone presentations for the Master of Landscape Architecture Class of 2021. Members of the public are invited to watch the presentations. View the presentation schedule and learn about the capstones that will be presented below.

On Wednesday, May 5 from 3:30 to 6:30 PM the 2021 Heritage Students and Public History class will virtually present their capstone projects. These presentations are open to the public and can be viewed by accessing this Zoom link on May 5. See the presentation schedule and learn more about the capstones below.

Join students, faculty, and staff at the College of Design for final presentations and reviews showcasing design projects and research from our various disciplines.