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Stamps School at 2019 College Art Association Conference
February 4, 2019 • Research & Leadership, Focus on Faculty, Faculty
This February 12-16, the Stamps School of Art & Design joins over 2000 creative practitioners and educators from across the nation for the College Art Association’s 107th annual conference in New York City. Read More >
Alumni Spotlight: Molly Dierks (MFA ‘14)
October 31, 2018 • Living a Creative Life: Alumni Stories, Graduate Student, MFA
Artist and educator Molly Dierks (MFA '14) is constantly thinking about her place in the world, both natural and constructed. It's a recurring theme in her mixed-media sculptures and inspiration for the meticulously collected and organized found objects that… Read More >
Caring for the Caregivers: 2018 MDes Thesis Talks
April 25, 2018 • Research & Leadership, Social Engagement, Graduate Student
How can doctors, nurses, and medical staff improve communication with and support of patient family members — and how does this impact patient outcomes? What guiding principles should inform design when it's for something as significant as end of life care? Read More >
Stamps School Shines at CAA
February 9, 2018 • Focus on Faculty, Faculty, Graduate Student
This February 21-24, the Stamps School of Art & Design joins over 1,400 creative practitioners and educators from across the nation for the College Art Association’s 106th annual conference in Los Angeles, California. Read More >
Being Well and Staying Well: Stamps Design Charrette Focus on Geriatric Care
December 5, 2017 • Social Engagement, Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion, Making a Difference
Holding up a brightly colored plastic pill box, Grace Jenq called out its flawed design as she addressed a recent charrette hosted by the Stamps School of Art & Design focused on better serving geriatric populations. Read More >
Design, Happiness, and Futures: 2017 D++ Design Salon
October 12, 2017 • Other Stories, Faculty, Graduate Student
The Stamps School of Art & Design will be hosting its second annual D++ Design Salon on October 20–22nd, 2017. Read More >
Caring by Design: Stamps MDes in Integrative Design Thesis Projects
June 27, 2017 • Research & Leadership, Making a Difference, Graduate Student
If you've ever spent time in a hospital, you can probably relate to this scenario: your procedure is done, you're rested, and it's time to go home. Or is it? And what still needs to happen first? Read More >
Witt Artist in Residence: Zafos Xagoraris
May 15, 2017 • Other Stories, Faculty, Graduate Student
The Stamps School is proud to announce our 2017-18 Roman J. Witt Artist in Residence: Zafos Xagoraris. Read More >
A Career, Celebrated: Professor Janie Paul
April 14, 2017 • Focus on Faculty, Alumni, Faculty
In December 2016, Professor Janie Paul retired from the Stamps School of Art & Design, following over 20 years of dedicated service. Read More >
Staff Spotlight: Brian Banks, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor
April 10, 2017 • Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion, Alumni, Faculty
When Ypsilanti native and father of three Brian Banks sees a problem, he addresses it. During a recent visit to a Detroit high school to talk about career opportunities, Banks encountered something that he sees as a disturbing trend. “90% of the kids in the… Read More >
