On May 18, 2016, after years of designing spaces large and small, NYSID’s Class of 2016 took a triumphant walk across the stage to receive their diplomas at the college’s 2016 commencement exercises. In honor of this year’s commencement, here is a behind-the-scenes look back at some graduation photos and highlights of the last 100 years of NYSID commencement ceremonies and celebrations
Read MoreNYSID’s 2016 commencement ceremony took place Wednesday, May 18 at the NYU Skirball Center for Performing Arts. The Class of 2016, along with their friends and families, were treated to a candid address by designer Alexa Hampton before crossing the stage to receive their diplomas. Read Alexa's entire speech, view commencement photos.
Read MoreThe 2016 award and scholarship season is upon us and NYSID students are once again being honored for their outstanding work.
Read MoreInterior designer and NYSID trustee Alexa Hampton will be the commencement speaker at NYSID's 2016 Commencement Exercises. She will receive an honorary doctorate degree alongside Wendy Goodman; design editor at New York Magazine, and Daisy Soros, NYSID alumna and philanthropist.
Read MoreDuring World War II, it seems NYSID’s founder Sherrill Whiton knew that not only would the war would demand a change in the design industry, but NYSID would have to do its part to aid the war effort. NYSID Archivist Nora Reilly gives us a glimpse into life at NYSID during WWII.
Read MoreIn celebration of NYSID’s 100th anniversary, NYSID archivist Nora Reilly pulled some of her favorite items from the college’s archives to feature as this week’s “Nora’s Notables.”
Read MoreIn 2013, NYSID established its archives in anticipation of its 100th anniversary in 2016. Since then, the majority of NYSID’s institutional collections as well as a number of acquired archives from interior designers and firms have been organized and rehoused according to archival standards. In 2014, Nora Reilly was hired as NYSID’s first official staff archivist.
Read MoreA team of NYSID students created a stunning installation for this year’s Design Industries Foundation Fighting Aids (DIFFA) Dining by Design. The event runs from March 17-21 at Pier 92 and will bring together international and local designers to create dining installations to raise funds for DIFFA’s efforts fighting HIV/AIDS.
Read MoreOn Thursday, March 10, NYSID held its Annual Dinner honoring designer Ellie Cullman, president and C.E.O. of the New York Design Center Jim Druckman, president of Jamestown, LP, Michael Phillips, and renowned landscape architect Deborah Nevins.
Read MoreA group of NYSID students got the opportunity to attend Launch: The ASID National Student Summit hosted by Savannah College of Art and Design from February 26-28.
Read MoreOn March 3, a reception for Interior Design Today: Alumni Exhibition was held to celebrate the opening of an exhibition of work from select alumni in honor of NYSID’s 100th anniversary. It was a festive evening, with many graduates, design professionals, and friends gathering to view the work of more than 30 alumni showing a wide range of projects for living, working, playing, and healing. See photos from the opening!
Read Moreor the first time ever, NYSID students competed for the opportunity to design a room at Holiday House.
The student winner was Cheryl Sadlowski, BFA ’16, selected by a panel of judges including designers Drew McGukin, Alexa Hampton and Thom Filicia. Cheryl was announced the winner at a celebration at Holiday House on November 16.
Read MoreOctober was packed with an exciting lineup of events! The Michael I. and Patricia M. Sovern Lecture on Design was presented by renowned architect Robert A.M. Stern. Then, a fabulous celebration was held at The Four Seasons for the release of Interior Landmarks: Treasures of New York.
Read MoreNYSID students are getting the exciting opportunity to design a section of the 73rd Police Precinct in Brownsville, Brooklyn as part of the “People’s Precinct Program,” which is being launched by the NYC Department of Design and Construction and the Town + Gown initiative in an effort to link schools and government through design. Ellen Fisher, NYSID’s vice president for academic affairs and dean, discussed the project on The Policy of Design and Equity panel discussion on Wednesday, October 28 at The Center for Architecture
Read MoreA group of NYSID students traveled to New Orleans this October for Mark La Rosa’s Architectural Photography Urban Landscape course. Over the course of four days, students visited iconic neighborhoods and architectural sites including the French Quarter and Garden District as well as other lesser known sites such as the Irish Channel, the Faubourg Marigny, and the St. Louis Cemetery.
Read MoreOn September 16, a reception for Angelo Donghia: Design Superstar celebrated the exhibition dedicated to one of the design industry’s most versatile and talented practitioners. It was a spectacular night, with over 150 design professionals and friends gathering to celebrate a true renaissance man of interior design. See photos from the opening here and read more about the night.
Read MoreTOURNEAU and NYSID partner for Real-World Design Challenge
Read MoreNYSID takes part in NY Design Week.
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