Feb. 20, 2020 Update
Feb. 11-13: Jeannine Vail, left, senior project architect, UNT Facilities Design and Construction, and Cheryl Smith, CVAD ID alumna and facilities planner, UNT Office of Facilities Planning, Design
and Construction, visited the Senior Space Planning V studio for the students' Preliminary
Design Presentations. Everyone appreciated their feedback and guidance.
UNT Interior Design Student Won First Prize from IIDA Design Competition
Feb. 10, 2020: Congratulations on UNT Interior Design student achievement in IIDA
Shift 2020!
UNT Interior Design student, Amy New's team won First Prize in the Design Charrette at IIDA Shift 2020 Student Conference. Participation in this design competition is by invitation only for students of active IIDA Campus Centers.
Amy shared her experience with the charrette and conference. "At IIDA shift I was given the amazing opportunity of participating in the 2020 charrette. It was a great learning experience and excellent way to exercise design skills and collaboration. Each team was meant to have 4 members, but ours had only three, which added an extra challenge for us. The way that we approached the design challenge was by first, finding inspiration; second, figuring out the program; and third, choosing materials and aesthetics for the space. This provided a structure for us to make sure we completed everything. Charrettes are wonderful experiences, and every designer should try to participate in one if they have the chance! I am very thankful for having achieved a win with my teammates in such a huge pool of amazing designers and posters. Can't wait for next year!"
The IIDA SHIFT 2020 conference was held from Jan. 29-31 in Dallas. This annual conference is designed to elevate the profession of Interior Design and lead the way for the next generation of interior designers. UNT Interior Design program has been supporting students to participate in the conference for them to involve in a variety of events that are designed to enhance their knowledge of the practice and influence of Interior Design through presentations and conversations with practicing professionals.
ID Alum Mentor, Zach Weihrich, for Senior Student Projects
On Oct. 24, 2022, Zach Weihrich, CVAD ID alum and Interior Designer with IA Interior Architects in Dallas, visited the ADES 4630 Space Planning IV senior studios to critique the students' Design Development presentations. Zach and IA have been mentors for our class this semester, providing a site for the class to visit and field inventory, the documentation for their base building drawings, and previous critiques on their tenant development projects.
Oct. 24, 2020 Update
Interior Design Alumni Reunion
Alumni Reunion 
Virtual Reality Demonstration
Virtual Reality Demonstration
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
CVAD Grand Opening Celebration
CVAD Grand Opening is scheduled on Oct. 12, Saturday. Please join the celebration and share this with all your classmates and alumni.
CVAD Grand Opening:
1 - 4 pm on October 12 (Saturday)
1201 W. Mulberry St., Denton, TX 76201
Parking is free in Lot 50
CVAD Building
The Interior Design program is located on the second floor of the newly renovated
Art Building, rooms 255, 258, 260 and 265. We are looking forward to seeing you there.
Rsvp: https://one.unt.edu/cvadopeningalumni
December 21, 2018
Alumnus' ClubDesign Associates Featured on THE BOARDROOM
ClubDesign Associates, owned by UNT Interior Design alumnus John Cochran is featured as "Clubhouse Design Firm of the Year" 2018 and "Interior Design Lounge Seating & Bar Area" 2018 on the BoardRoom.
BoardRoom magazine is the only publication of its kind that is designed to educate the board of directors, owners, general managers and department heads of private golf, city, yacht, tennis and country clubs about issues concerning all aspects of the club, golf course management and operations.
John R. Cochran, President
ClubDesign Associates
Fort Worth - Palm Desert - Scottsdale - Beverly Hills
www.clubdesignassociates.com
February 11, 2015
Interior Design Practitioners: Earn HSW Credits at 2015 IDEC's Annual Conference
This year's IDEC conference includes several presentations that qualify interior design practitioners to earn Health, Safety and Welfare Continuing Education Unit credits. Registration is closed.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Alumna, Neely Shirey Passed NCIDQ Exam
Congratulations! UNT Interior Design program alumna Neely Prestemon Shirey who graduated in 2009, has passed the NCIDQ exam.
July 29, 2013
UNT Interior Design Alumni Group Meeting
An alumni group of the UNT Interior Design program held an organizational meeting on July 27 at UNT Art Building. The group explored the possibilities of supporting current students and graduates and identified key representatives to serve on a steering committee. They were very enthusiastic about supporting the UNT Interior Design program and enjoyed being on campus.
UNT Interior Design Alumni Group
June 20, 2013
UNT Alums' Project Featured in Interior Design Magazine
Congratulations to Christopher Goggin, Design Director, and Stephen Walsh, Interior Designer, two UNT Interior Design alums with Gensler Dallas on the publication of their project for TM Advertising in Interior Design.
Saturday, June 16, 2012
UNT Alumni Won the Texas Society of Architects Award
Congratulations! Gensler's design team including a couple of UNT alumni won a Texas
Society of Architects award. Thirteen projects were selected for 2012 Texas Society
of Architects Design Awards from a total of 227 entries. Winning projects will be
featured in the Sept/Oct issue of Texas Architect magazine.
Project Title: TM Advertising, Gensler
Project Team Members:
Cindy Simpson - Principal
Christopher Goggin - Design Director & Lead Designer (UNT Alumni)
Glenn Isenmann - Project Architect
Stephen Walsh - Designer (UNT Alumni)
Thursday, March 22, 2012
UNT Research Magazine features Brent Arnold's Senior Capstone Project
Brent Arnold graduated in 2011 and his project was an online interactive experience featuring images, documents and the step-by-step process for transforming a space. He worked with Treetops School International on ways to make a space function as a gym, auditorium and classroom.
Arnold, who worked with Johnnie Stark, associate professor of design, was named Outstanding
Senior in Interior Design.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Haley Laurence Awarded the 2010 Volunteer of the Year
Our alumna, Haley Laurence was named the 2010 Volunteer of the Year by Preservation Dallas and interviewed with ntdaily.com. Preservation Dallas is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and restoring Dallas buildings. Haley Laurence's interest in architectural buildings and historical landmarks motivated her to help save important aspects of Dallas.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Alumna, Joanna Jackson Became Head of LEED Residential and Commercial Department in Elaine Williamson Designs
Our alumna, Joanna Jackson serves as the Head of the LEED Residential and Commercial Department in Elaine Williamson Designs. Elaine Williamson Designs is located in Frisco/Plano area. More information is available online at http://www.elainewilliamsondesigns.com/
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Alumna, Haley Laurence Named Volunteer of Year for 2010 by Preservation Dallas
Our alumna, Haley Laurence is named Volunteer of Year for 2010 by Preservation Dallas. Preservation Dallas is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and revitalization of Dallas' buildings, neighborhoods and other historical, architectural, and cultural resources. Additional information is available on http://www.preservationdallas.org/
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Alumna, Christina Masters Got LEED Green Associate Credential
Our alumna, Christina Masters who graduated in May 2010 passed the LEED Green Associate exam. For professionals who want to demonstrate green building expertise in non-technical fields of practice, Green Building Certification Institute has created the LEED Green Associate credential, which denotes basic knowledge of green design, construction, and operations.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Veronica Benavides Featured on Univision and Star-Telegram Credit
Veronica Benavides, a graduate 2010 with Interior Design major, featured as an Univision
(Spanish-language TV news station) story about graduating with her mom, Sandra, on
May 15, 2010: http://www.univision.com/content/videoplayer.jhtml?cid=2404026
They were also featured in a photo in the Denton Record-Chronicle and on the Star-Telegram
Extra Credit blog: http://startelegram.typepad.com/extra_credit/2010/05/like-mother-like-daughter.html
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Alumna, Shaina Hedlund Offers Photography of Artwork & Events
Our alumna, Shaina Hedlund expands her career as photographer. Shaina Hedlund Photography provides photography of engagements, seniors, model portfolios, kiddos, families, headshots, bands, live shows, and graduates. Ms. Hedlund's recent work and more information are available on her blog at http://www.shainahedlundphotography.blogspot.com/
In addition, please contact Shaina Hedlund for UNT students' special at shainahedlund13@verizon.net
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Alumna, Shukchi Wong Featured as IIDA STF Member
Our alumna, Shukchi Wong is featured as one of Student Task Force (STF) members of International Interior Design Association (IIDA). STF members are enthusiastic IIDA Student Members who exhibit strong leadership, creativity and collaborative skills. STF members demonstrate a willingness to take their membership one step further by acting as a representative for the IIDA student membership at large. More information is available at http://www.iida.org/content.cfm/shukchiwong
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
NCIDQ Certificate Holders
Congratulations!
We are very proud of our alumni passed NCIDQ Exam. The NCIDQ Examination is a professional
competency exam for interior design. The NCIDQ Exam is recognized by all U.S. states
and Canadian provinces that regulate the profession. Exam candidates who meet NCIDQ's
eligibility requirements and pass all exam sections are awarded the NCIDQ Certificate.
Elissa Shipp (06)
Maike Cheng (06)
Anna Watson (07)
Charran James (07)
University of North Texas 
