Eric Hotchkiss, lecturer in the Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Designed Objects department, and SAIC students are featured in Block Club Chicago. In the article, students of Hotchkiss designed renderings and a diorama of the Douglas 18, a minigolf course opening by summer 2020. Their works are on display at Space p11 gallery. Revitalizing the previously abandoned minigolf course was an task initiated by Haman Cross III, an instructor in the Continuing Studies program. In the article, Hotchkiss notes that the redesigned golf course in Douglas Park was directly the efforts of students. The exhibition is on view at Space p11 through January 17.
November 22, 2020
AIADO Students Contribute to "Italian Design Day 2020"
Italian Design Day is an international initiative to bring together 100 organizations, or "Design Ambassadors," in 100 cities, all dedicated to highlighting the best of Italian design and foster cultural ties between Italy and the rest of the world. The underlying theme took inspiration from the words of the late Italian modernist artist Enzo Mari: "Humans will never cease to eat, as they will never cease to create."
May 26, 2020
SAIC Capstone Course, Whatnot Studio, Featured in Virtual Exhibition
SAIC's 2019-2020 Whatnot Studio course was featured as part of Offsite Online, a virtual exhibition from Sight Unseen and Dezeen, highlighting over 100 designers and students.
February 28, 2020
SAIC Faculty and Alums Named in This Year's Newcity Design 50
Newcity Design recently released their annual Design 50, celebrating "those who give us boundary-pushing work, immersive experiences, and all-around impeccable design in all realms." Out of the creatives profiled, 16 are SAIC alums and faculty members
