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School of Design and Human Environment

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Graduates of the School of Design and Human Environment mesh creative confidence, technical skill, evidence-based knowledge, and socially responsible ethics to effectively approach the design and merchandising processes from innovation/design solutions to market/user acceptance. Students work with award-winning faculty on research, internships, international experiences, professional development, and community service. Knowledge base is grounded in consumer behavior and management theory, the arts, humanities, and the social and physical sciences.

SDHE News

OSU's design program one of the best in the nation

The influential blog and web site Fashionista has named Oregon State University one of the top 20 best fashion programs in… Read full story.

The Science of Design

by Lee Sherman | Terra Research Magazine
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SDHE Events

22May2013

AHA Study Aborad Informational Session

Learn about AHA study abroad programs in Argentina, Australia, China, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Morocco, New Zealand and Spain.

http://www.ahastudyabroad.org/

A representatives

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22May2013

Professional Development Series: Personal Brand

Workshop overview   Do you know your personal brand? Do you know how it's impacting your current networks and your future career opportunities? Branding happens your entire life.

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22May2013

Beta Alpha Psi Meeting

Join guest speaker John Lauseng from AKT.

 

Posted by College of Business, Career Success Center

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About SDHE

Undergraduate Degrees

Apparel Design (BS)

Interior Design (BS)

Merchandising Management (BS)

Graphic Design

Graduate Degrees

Design and Human Environment (MS, MA, MAIS, PhD)

Research and Creative Activity

Research and creative activities in DHE address essential industry, community, and individual needs with a focus on sustainable design processes from innovation/design solution to market/user acceptance.

Signature areas of Research

Functional/Sustainable Design in Apparel, Interiors, & Housing

  • Environmentally responsible textiles
  • Thermal properties of textiles and apparel
  • Aging-in-place technologies
  • Interior design across the lifespan
  • Universal design
  • High performance sports apparel design

Consumer/User Behavior Related to Designed Products/Environments

  • Internet shopping
  • Design and learning environments
  • Corporate/social responsibility
  • Consumer decision making
  • User behavior in commercial and residential interior design

Program Learning Outcomes