Spring 2013 SETE On-line & Mobile Versions Available

The UNT Spring 2013 administration of SETE (Student Evaluation of Teaching) begins Monday, April 15, 2013 and continues through Sunday, May 5, 2013. As a reminder, the mobile version is a convenient way for students to complete their course evaluations.  There is no action required by you or your students to activate or access the mobile site. Simply log on to the my.unt.edu portal and click on the SETE icon. 

Five Interior Design Students Received 2013 UNT CVAD Scholarships

A senior, Sofiahawa Ashraf, and four juniors, Sara Allen, Christine Baird, Megan Crase, and Cigdem Eksi from Interior Design program received UNT CVAD Scholarships. Their projects are on display for the CVAD Scholarship Show in the UNT Lightwell Gallery from April 15th to 19th, 2013.

 

Left to Right: Miranda Ward, Christine Baird, Cynthia Mohr (Chair of Design Department), Megan Crase, Sara Allen, and Patricia Tram

2013 UNT Interior Design Senior Show: 4/27 – 5/3

2013 Senior Show of Interior Design program in the College of Visual Arts & Design (CVAD) at the University of North Texas (UNT) will be held during April 27 through May 3 in the Lightwell and North Galleries at the UNT Art Building. This Senior Show is an annual design showcase of senior students’ research-based final projects which are, not limited to, residential, commercial, hospitality, and healthcare design. The show is free and open to the public so please come and celebrate!

 UNT Interior Design Senior Show Trailer (Click to Watch)

On April 5, 2013, Kim Dickerson received the award for the College of Visual Arts and Design Outstanding Senior in Interior Design at the annual UNT Honors Day Convocation

Kim is scheduled to graduate with a BFA in Interior Design in May 2013. During her undergraduate career at UNT, she has maintained a standard of excellence in creative, academic and service activities. She received numerous awards including the ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) 2012 Student Scholarship and the Lucile Ayres Payne Scholarship in Interior Design for 2012. Ms. Dickerson is also an HKS Design Fellow. She was selected to participate in the 2012 Design Charrette sponsored by HKS Architects in Dallas, a prestigious honor for an undergraduate interior design student. Ms. Dickerson is a member of the CVAD Interior Design Student Alliance and a student member of professional design organizations including ASID and NEWH, The Hospitality Industry Network.

Kim expresses her career goal “to one day provide innovative and sustainable solutions for the problems designers, architects and society as a whole face in the twenty-first century.”

Part Time Job for Curb Appeal Renovations

Curb Appeal Renovations in Keller is looking for a junior designer that possesses CAD knowledge and has the ability to adapt quickly to learning new software (or preference of having Chief Architect and 20/20 knowledge).  Curb Appeal Renovations is an award winning design/build remodeling company.  This position will take field measurements of residences and produce as-builts. Once candidate has become familiar with software, the position will assist in producing cabinet orders, designs for projects and creating tile designs and take-offs. The position will also pull specifications for client selections and create job binders.

Benefits: Part time position - no benefits - 15-25 hours per week
Salary: $12-16 hour depending on experience
Job type: Part time
Title: Junior Designer
Contact: Email resume with salary requirements to Robin Burrill

Robin C. Burrill, ASID, CAPS
CEO & Co-Owner/Interior Designer
Curb Appeal Renovations, Inc.
Robin@curbappealrenovations.com
http://www.CurbAppealRenovations.com

PAVE Internship Opportunities

The new PAVE Internship Program announced new internships available. Junior Designer and Merchandising/Design Coordinator positions only satisfy requirements for UNT Interior Design Internship degree plan requirement. Please visit the PAVE website for more detailed information at http://www.paveinfo.org/ForStudents/Internships/AvailableStudentInternships

2013 Fort Worth Chapter CSI Scholarship

The Fort Worth Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute Scholarship program for 2013 is available. Applicants may be entering freshmen or returning college students for the 2013/14 school year. Applicants must be majoring in a design profession related to the built environment such as Architecture, Engineering (i.e. Civil, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Structural, Environmental, etc.), Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, or a construction-related field such as Construction Management or Construction Engineering. Completed applications must be returned by 30 April 2013. Please visit the Fort Worth Chapter website at www.FWCSI.org for more information.

UNT Interior Design Team Project Selected As Top Three Southwest Regional Finalists to National IDEC Competition

The UNT Interior Design team project of Tonia Finger, Bridget Williams, and Larry Joe Byer was selected as top three Southwest regional finalists to the IDEC (Interior Design Educator Council) Student Design Competition. The UNT team designed a college space that met the design challenge with a focus on cultural diversity, multiple learning styles and innovative technology under guidance by Interior Design faculty, Cynthia Mohr and Ty Lee. The Southwest region had eighteen submissions to the competition this year and the top three were sent forward to the IDEC national conference in Indianapolis, IN to compete among all regions. There were fifteen total projects brought to this level of the competition from schools across the U.S. and Canada.

The 2012 IDEC competition challenged interior design students to create an innovative college learning space that considered past and present teaching methodologies and the use of technology in the learning environment. The given parameters included the use of existing materials such as wood paneling and brick and space requirements that included a café, a classroom, and a lounge area. 

University of North Texas Interior Design Team Project

Students: Tonia Finger, Bridget Williams, Larry Joe Byer

Faculty: Cynthia Mohr, Ty Lee

UNT Interior Design Student Winners at IIDA Student Conference

The 2013 IIDA (International Interior Design Association) Texas Oklahoma Chapter's Student Conference in Houston brings together students, professionals, educators, and manufacturers' representatives for two days of academic and professional enrichment. The conference hosted about 150 students from universities and interior design programs across Texas, Oklahoma, and the central United States.

The mission of the IIDA Texas Oklahoma Chapter's Student Conference is to provide a comprehensive educational experience focused on the application of progressive and practical design solutions in conjunction with insight from practicing professionals. Students participated in a myriad of activities focused on exploring varying avenues of design disciplines and applications.

Design Charrette:
The Design Charrette was composed of the top students from each Campus Center who were then split into groups.  Students were given four hours to provide a design solution for the problem administered by the local architecture firm Ziegler +Cooper.

Claire Fritchie, UNT Interior Design junior, was a part of the 1st place team.

Claire Fritchie

Miranda Ward, UNT Interior Design junior, was a part of the 3rd place team.

Miranda Ward

Design Charrette Winners

Seventh from left: Claire Fritchie

First from right: Miranda Ward

Sara Allen, UNT Interior Design junior, was the recipient of the IIDA Tuition Reimbursement Scholarship.  Letters of recommendation, a statement of interest, experience and service to IIDA, the campus, and community are all criteria for the scholarship.  The largest part of the decision making process is the portfolio submitted by the student.

Second from left: Sara Allen

 

Adrian Cardenas, Interior Design senior, received a Travel Reimbursement Grant.

 

Second from left: Adrian Cardenas

 

UNT Interior Design Group

Top line from left to right: Adrian Cardenas, Elizabeth Sterling, Claire Fritchie, Hanna Kim, Geraldine Sumolang, and Gibb Thimamontri

Bottom line from left to right: Patricia Tram, Amanda Corbett, Emily Gibson (Faculty), Tess Hurry, Sara Allen, Miranda Ward, and Ashley Henderson

Full Time Job for Complete Interior Solutions

Complete Interior Solutions in Old Town Lewisville is looking for a motivated person to join our design sales team.  Need to have ability to listen, desire to succeed and a passion for the trade is a must! The firm works with commercial and residential clients from every aspect of the building process. Sometimes it’s the ground up, sometimes it’s only furnishing or window treatments. CIS has a retail Home Accessories Store Front as well as an on-site drapery workroom, so no limitations when it comes to designing soft treatment, bedding, etc. If you can design it we can fabricate it. You must be willing to get your hands dirty when needed. We are a Hunter Douglas Dealer for Blinds, Shades and Shutters. You will need to know how to read a tape measure! You have to be able to deal with constant Interruptions and see them as the blessings they are. Common sense and self-motivation is mandatory.

Occasional 9-3 Sat, closed on Sun. 9-6 M-F, 9-7 Th. Looking for someone who plays well with others has a great team spirit and is open to learning new things. Need some computer skills, phone skills are a must. Looking for someone who wants to stay in the area and continue a long term career. Email Resume to Info@CompleteInteriorSolutions.net or drop of @ CIS 125 N Mill, Lewisville, 75057

Complete Interior Solutions
Studio- 125 North Mill Street
Lewisville, TX 75057
972-436-9083
www.CompleteInteriorSolutions.net

NEWH Dallas Chapter Scholarship Available

NEWH Dallas Chapter now opens scholarships to young people wishing to pursue careers in the hospitality industry. The scholarship application and more information can be found on NEWH website at www.newh.org (go to Education/Scholarship Information/Chapter Scholarships/click on Dallas).

IFDA Student Scholarships Available

The IFDA (International Furnishings and Design Association) Scholarships are now available. The physical brochure is posted on our bulletin boards. There are multiple categories and they are mostly good for sophomore and juniors. Applications accepted between March 1 and 31. To view all categories/criteria, please visit at www.ifdaef.org

Our students have won IFDA awards in previous years!

2013 Sherwin-Williams STIR Student Design Contest

The contest has two categories: residential design and commercial design. The top winner from each category will receive a $2,500 cash prize. Second-place winners will win a $1,000 cash prize, and third-place winners will win a $500 cash prize. The contest is open for entries March 1–April 15, 2013. For more information please visit http://swstudentdesign.com/

CVAD Continuing Student 2013-2014 Scholarship

CVAD Continuing Student Scholarships are available. These scholarships (most of which are for $1,000) are for students in all programs and all levels. The deadline is Feb. 1 at 4:00 p.m. All you need to do is go to CVAD website and click on the hyperlink for CVAD ContinuingStudent 2013-2014 Scholarship under Student Services. That will take you to a page that tells you what you need to gather and how to format that material. The application is a web form and should be easy.

Intern Position Available at Flick⋅Mars

Flick⋅Mars is looking for a quality intern for the Spring semester 2013. The firm designs mostly hotel guestrooms and public areas. They are a small group of 8 and are located off Lovers and Greenville in the Meadows Building. Responsibilities for the intern position would mainly be FF&E related items such as helping with presentations, writing specs and selecting materials. Some CAD work will be expected as well. For those interested in this position, please contact Jennifer.

Jennifer Jackson, RID LEED® AP ID+C
Associate
Flick⋅Mars
Design For Hospitality & Leisure
T: 214-653-1900
F: 214-653-1903
jennifer@flickmars.com
www.flickmars.com

Intern Position Available at Fourth Dimension Designs

Fourth Dimension Designs is a hospitality firm seeking an intern for our resource library. Responsibilities include organizing and maintaining the library, contacting vendors, and assisting designers on projects. Position offered is open immediately, full-time 9:00-5:30. Schedule may be negotiable. For those interested in this position, please send resume by email to Ginny Staples.

Ginny Staples
Fourth Dimension Designs
3030 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250
Dallas, TX 75234
972.243.6553 office
972.243.7663 fax
Email: GStaples@4thdd.com
Website: www.4thdd.com

Sara Allen Received IIDA Tuition Reimbursement Grant

Sara Allen, junior, has been selected to receive one of the IIDA Texas Oklahoma Chapter 2012 Tuition Reimbursement Grants. The selection committee applauded her academic achievements, campus activities and involvement and commitment to overall excellence in education in the field of Interior Design. The award recipient will be recognized at the Annual IIDA Texas Oklahoma Chapter Annual Student Conference, February 21-22, 2013.

Sofiahawa Ashraf and Megan Crase Awarded Charn Uswachoke's Grants

A senior, Sofiahawa Ashraf and Megan Crase, junior, received the Charn Uswachoke’s Grant to the GIDE conference in Slovenia.

SETE Mobile Version Available

The UNT Fall 2012 administration of SETE (Student Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness) begins November 19th, 2012 and continues through December 8th, 2012. SmarterSurveys mobile version is now available for both faculty and students. There is no action required by faculty and students to activate or access the mobile site. Simply log on to the my.unt.edu portal using a mobile device and click on the SETE icon. 

Junior Interior Designer Job Opportunity

The Army Design Office located at Fort Sam Houston, TX (San Antonio) is seeking a junior interior designer.  The Army Design Office works on hospitality projects at Army Installations all over the world. (lodging, clubs, bowling centers, golf clubs).  A candidate with good AutoCAD skills is desired. For more information please visit online at https://www.usajobs.gov/getjob/viewdetails/330826300

Mary Ann Miller, IIDA
Chief Interior and Foodservice Design/Deputy Facilities Division IMCOM G9
2455 Reynolds Road, 3rd FL
Fort Sam Houston, TX  78234-7588
Tel: 210-466-1244
Email: Mary.a.miller262.naf@mail.mil

Entry Level Design/Administrative Assistant Position in Dallas

Dallas Design Group-Interiors is offering a full-time entry level design/administrative assistant position. Design/administrative assistant sought to be a part of a team environment at a leading high-end residential interior design firm with great potential for growth. Interior design degree required. Candidate must be professional, have great communication and organizational skills and be a highly effective multi-tasker in a fast paced environment. Assistant will work hand in hand with project managers in all levels of the design process. Proficiency in Microsoft Office required with emphasis on Excel spreadsheets and Word documents for construction administration; will coordinate various types of scheduling and installations as well as general administrative duties. Position offered is open immediately, M - F full time 8:30 – 5:00pm w/ benefits. For those who are interested in the position, please send resume via email to Tamra Canoe.

Tamra Canoe, GM
Dallas Design Group, Interiors
100 Glass Street, Suite 201
Dallas, TX 75207
Tel: 214-752-9005
Fax: 214-752-9006
Email: orders@dallasdesign-group.com
Website: www.dallasdesign-group.com

Kimberly Dickerson, 2012 HKS Design Fellow

UNT Interior Design senior, Kimberly Dickerson has been selected as a 2012 HKS Design Fellow and will be joining two of her peers from other Universities to participate in a design charrette with 9 design professionals at the HKS international headquarters in Dallas this November. The charrette will start on Friday and finish up Monday evening – November 9th through November 12th. HKS initiated the design fellowship in 2006 in order to cultivate emerging design talent; excite and stimulate new design approaches; and simultaneously provide a service to benefit the communities we serve. 

Kimberly Dickerson & Sara Allen Won the ASID Design Competition

UNT Interior Design students participated in the ASID Texas Chapter 2012 Student Symposium in Dallas October 5-6, 2012. A team of UNT Interior Design students, senior, Kimberly Dickerson and junior, Sara Allen, won the first prize of the Speed Charette. The charette was a two-hour competition to design a pop-up shop for the re-selling of items (such as beds, chairs, lamps, etc) used for the temporary Athlete's Village of the 2012 London Olympics. Their project board included a concept statement, a floor plan, three perspectives, and material selection.

Second and third from left: Sara Allen, Kimberly Dickerson

Top line from left to right: Jennifer Landeros-Caibaiosai, Patricia Tram, Becky Burrus, Kimberly Dickerson, Miranda Ward, Tess Hurry, Vicki Alderink, Megan Crase, Adrian Cardenas, Ellie Schwartz, Christine Baird

Bottom line from left to right: Sara Allen, Claire Fritchie, Amanda Corbett, Tonia Finger, Hemasree Janyavula

Kimberly Dickerson Awarded ASID Student Scholarship

The ASID Student Scholarship for $1500 was awarded to Kimberly Dickerson by the Texas Chapter Student Scholarship Committee. The winners were based on their application, merit, and images of their design work.

Share Your Thanks With Your Teachers

UNT students have a new way to say "Thanks" through the "Thank a Teacher" Program here at UNT.  You can complete the form at http://thanks.unt.edu to share your thanks with your teacher(s).  You may complete as many of these forms as you wish (one for each teacher you wish to thank).  You may also choose to remain anonymous.  After final grades have been submitted, your notes will be sent to your teachers as part of a letter of recognition from the Provost.