Design studies is recognized as multidisciplinary degrees that explore emerging concerns that are universal to the human-environmental design disciplines.
The program offers three areas of concentration:
Integrated Wood Design: This post-professional graduate degree provides advanced study investigating the
design potential of wood products, fabrication methods, and constructed environments.
The one-year, three-semester program is grounded in design’s contribution to economic
success. The studio-centered program provides immersive experiences, integrating distinctive
course offerings across disciplinary boundaries while prompting students to engage
complex, problem-solving scenarios. Utilizing strengths across the University of Arkansas
campus, this program combines course offerings with a professional residency to immerse
students in these dynamic fields.
Resiliency Design: This post-professional graduate degree is focused on community and landscape resiliency
determined by critical factors including water, mobility, food, housing, aging, and
public health. The one-year, three-semester program provides advanced study of pressing
public-interest civic issues by combining design, research, and expanded modes of
professional engagement. The University of Arkansas Community Design Center is one
of the few university-based teaching offices in design programs nationally. This unique
program will prepare graduates to engage interdisciplinary urban design challenges
through service learning and public outreach in collaboration with a professional
staff. Utilizing strengths across the University of Arkansas campus, this program
combines course offerings with a professional residency to immerse students in these
dynamic fields.
Retail and Hospitality Design: This post-professional graduate degree provides advanced study of strategic thinking
and design methods relative to the hospitality and retail environments. The one-year,
three-semester program is grounded in design’s contribution to economic success. Business
strategies are integrated with innovative problem solving to craft unique experiences
within these specialized settings. Proximity to international business enterprises
and strategic relationships with global design firms enables graduates to integrate
environmental, cultural, and social discourse to deliver comprehensive approaches
to complex design scenarios. Utilizing strengths across the University of Arkansas
campus, this program combines course offerings with a professional residency to immerse
students in these dynamic fields.
| Logical Thinking and Problem-Solving | Project Management | Research and Editorial Skills |
| Presentation and Other Communication Kkills | Computer Skills | Hands-on Project Management |
| Creativity | Software Skills | An Eye for Detail |
American Institute of Architects (lists professional positions for architects and interior design)
The Art Career Project - You'll find a breakdown of nearly every type of art and career you can imagine, from the normal to the more obscure. Some of the art careers you'll find here include graphic design, painting, jewelry design, golf course design, Foley art, and even found art! If you don't see your passion on our site, contact us and we'll add it.
