Design Show | College of Design

The Biggest Design Show in the South:

Launchpad Design Showcase + End-of-Year Show

Brought to you by:
School of Industrial Design + School of Architecture
May 7, 2026
6 - 9 p.m.
East Architecture Building | West Architecture Building | Hinman Research Building

Read about the 2025 Design Show.

Scenes from the Show

Student and family take a selfie with the student's model and display.

A visitor examines chairs made from recycled materials. — A visitor examines chairs made from recycled materials, part of Hyojin Kwon's design studio.

Students and guests talking by an architectural model.

Stools from the design studio on display.

Guests look over graduating student portfolios.

Guests examine a lamp in a display of student-designed lamps.

Close up of a student model from the Portman Prize studio.

A student explains her industrial design work to a visitor.

About the Launchpad Design Showcase

This event stands as a demonstration of their talent, creativity, and commitment to human-centered design. Over time, it has evolved into a notable assembly, uniting students, faculty, alumni, industry professionals, and design enthusiasts.

Architecture models at the End-of-Year Show.

About the End-of-Year Show

This year, the Hinman Building will be transformed into a series of vibrant galleries, showcasing incredible work from 500 students in our programs: BS in Architecture, MArch, MS, MSUD, and Ph.D.

Two Schools. One Night. All Design.

The Schools of Architecture and Industrial Design have combined their student work shows ("End-of-Year Show" and "Launchpad Design Showcase," respectively) to cement their shared celebration of design education and culture. Students, their families, faculty, alumni, and industry friends are now invited to what the Schools call The Biggest Design Show in the South.

Read the Press Release

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