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Our Mission Statement The Design Studies Department faculty and staff developed the following mission statement: "We approach design as both a noun (product) and a verb (process). Through curriculum, scholarship, analysis, and outreach, we advocate design as an encompassing discipline central to every aspect of life." Our Programs To fulfill this mission DS offers two undergraduate majors, Interior Design and Textile and Apparel Design, and the Human Ecology-Design Studies graduate program option. Students benefit from a broad-based program and faculty and staff specializing in areas such as: apparel design design visualization environment and behavior studies history of interiors and textiles interior design interior design and interior architecture material culture textile design Our vision We emphasize and promote a unified, multi-disciplinary, global approach to design. We value connections, nationally and internationally, with other campus, community, and professional programs. We take a holistic approach to design, integrating theory and practice in our graduate program. We pursue leadership in the introduction of new design trends and the integration of state of the art technology.   A New Course in Fall 2008 DS 501: CULTURE & BUILT-ENVIRONMENT   TASA Spring Fashion Show May 11, 2008, 5:00 and 7:00 pm Memorial Union, Great Hall, 4th Floor $5.00 admission, no tickets in advance

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