Design Students Inducted Into Honor Society

ASHEBORO (December 1, 2010) - Interior Design students Emily Noelle Chandler, of High Point, and Sallie Ann Sullivan, of Pittsboro, were welcomed into Beta Theta Rho, Randolph Community College's Five-Star Phi Theta Kappa chapter, during the fall induction ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 30, in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center auditorium on the Asheboro Campus. RCC President Robert S. Shackleford Jr. was the guest speaker at the ceremony, and Anne Hockett, vice president for instructional services, made closing remarks.

Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society was formed in 1918 in Missouri, and RCC's Beta Theta Rho chapter has been in existence for over 10 years. Phi Theta Kappa's mission is two-fold: (1) recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students and (2) provide opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in honors, leadership, service and fellowship programming. In 1929, the American Association of Community Colleges recognized Phi Theta Kappa as the official honor society for two-year colleges. The Five Star status for PTK chapters recognizes progress in the attainment of goals set by the chapter. These chapters have met a higher standard of quality programming.

In order to become a member of PTK, a student must have completed 12 hours of credit, have declared a major, carry a minimum of six credit hours, and maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Students Recieve Scholarships

We are proud to announce the recipients of two design scholarships made possible by the RCC Foundation.

Misty Eagle - The Betty and Jack Lail Scholarship

Amarinh Kongmanivong - The Barbara Ambrose Barnett Memorial and the Leo and Melva Peraldo Scholarship

Congratulations!

No Nonsense Green: Real Advice for Real People and Businesses

Pricey Harrison, NC State House of Representatives

Wanda Urbanska, host of "Simple Living" TV Show
Host of the nationally syndicated public TV series, Simple Living with Wanda Urbanska. Ms. Urbanska is author and co-author of several books including The Heart of Simple Living, Less is More and Nothing's too small to Make a Difference. Drawing on her latest book, The Heart of Simple Living: 7 Paths to Better Life, she will present on lifestyle, choices, and mindset shifts that will advance individuals to a better future.

Leigh Stringer, Author of The Green Workplace
Leigh Stringer is the author of "The Green Workplace." She has spent her career focused on green design and workplace behavior and as well as a variety of workplace and facility planning projects in the U.S., Europe and the Middle East. She sits on the Board of Directors at HOK, a global architectural firm, in Washington, D.C. and was recently named to the list of top "40 Under 40" young AEC Industry Professionals by Building Design + Construction Magazine.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010
5:30-9:00
Proximity Hotel, Greensboro, NC
http://www.annualevent102010.eventbriste.com
Chapter Members: 20$, Guests $30

Frazier selected for Presidential Leadership Academy

Second year ID student, Kerri Beth Frazier, was selected for the Presidential Leadership Academy as part of RCC President, Dr. Robert Shackleford's "Good to Great" Initiative.

The Student Leadership Academy offers students the opportunity to learn about leadership from local and regional leaders. Participants have the chance to identify their own leadership styles and learn how to use these styles effectively.

Way to go Kerri Beth! The Interior Design Program is proud of you!

First Installment of the "Technology in Design" Lecture Series

The Interior Design Program is sponsoring the "Technology in Design" Lecture Series this Fall Semester. Second year design students will gain knowledge in practical and current applications of technology and design.

The first lecture of the three part series was lead by, Dusti Helms, lighting designer and owner of Mood in New York City. Helms, having designed for high-end boutiques like David Yurman, MAC Cosmetics, Eileen Fisher, Esprit, Lladro and Tommy Hilfiger lectured on the technical and aesthetic applications of lighting.

Mood, an internationally renowned lighting design firm specializes in the design and specification of interior and exterior lighting projects in the United States, Europe and Asia. Past project types include performing arts centers, boutique hotels, fine art collections, residential developments, retail stores and private residences.

For more information on Mood visit www.mood-ld.com/about.php

Residential Design Students gain real world experience with Asheboro Clients

Below is the design concept statement for our clients Vicki Moss and Jay Councilman.

Two becomes one in this home. Beautiful, sentimental pieces will be placed in a recreated design that will provide an oasis of comfort and an abundance of natural light. By creating versatility and capturing personal interests and preferences in the design, entertaining friends and family will be enjoyable and private spaces will be cherished.

This “live” project is taking place here in Asheboro, NC and our second year Residential Design students are working with the design-builder, Tim Garris; under the instruction of Ann Smith-Palenchar. Originally, the home was built in 1949 and now it is getting a new garage and a fresh interior layout.

After interviewing Ms. Moss, the students began working with Mr. Garris on floor plan suggestions and changes. Once the changes were approved, a space plan was created using current furnishings mixed with a few new pieces. Next, the students visited Connie at Carolina Supply, Inc. to select plumbing fixtures and to obtain estimates for budgeting purposes.

Last week, the students had the opportunity to visit Burgess Woodworks in Ramseur, NC. Prior to their visit, the students created designs, on the computer or by hand, for custom cabinetry in the kitchen, bathrooms, utility area, master bedroom closets, and study. While at Burgess Woodworks, each student reviewed her design with Ronnie Burgess and selected the wood, door style, hardware, finish, and countertops.

What’s next? Lighting and fabric selections…Currently, the students are working on reflected ceiling plans and specifying light fixtures for the home.

Stay tuned.

Students Competing in PAVE Competition

The Commercial II Design Students are hoping for sweet success this Fall as they compete in the annual Planning and Visual Education Partnership (PAVE) Competition. This year's competition is sponsored by Godiva Chocolatier Inc., a global brand with multiple points of distribution, plans to launch a new iconic boutique that will highlight its chocolate assortments in company-owned locations throughout the world. The students are challenged to design a 1,000-sq.-ft. chocolate environment.

The Planning and Visual Education Partnership (PAVE), founded in 1992, has grown into the retail design, planning, and visual merchandising industry’s premier educational foundation, and a recognized advocate for design students. These students are the future of the industry—PAVE’s mission is to help them gain exposures and funds to further their educations, as well as their careers.

Educators, retailers, and industry suppliers support PAVE through active participation in the organization and generous financial contributions.

In 1992, PAVE’s founding board was comprised of educators, the media, manufacturers, retailers, and representatives of, at that time, the leading industry organizations. Founding organizations included ISP (Ruth Mellergaard, then president); NADI (Richard Stolls, then president); SVM (Martin Pegler and Eric Feigenbaum); retailers Cecil Besselleau of Belk Stores and Steven Bergquist of Federated Department Stores; Wayne E. Visbeen, who had recently started his own architectural design firm, Visbeen Associates, and VM+SD Magazine (Janet Groeber, then editor).

Since 1993, PAVE has sponsored a Student Design Competition for students enrolled in both two-year and four-year design programs. The competition challenges the students to create design solutions for real-life retail situations. The competition is open to U.S. and international design students PAVE has awarded thousands of dollars to winning students as well as providing an award to the school the students attend.

For more information and contest details please visit www.pave.org

Hello from Holly! A newsletter from your Program Head

What a start to an amazing fall semester! I would like to formally welcome new and returning students back to the Interior Design Program. I would like to take this time to share with you what's new and exciting opportunities that our students embarked on for the new semester.

With the begin of the semester I had the opportunity to participate and accompany one of our second year students, Amarinh Kongimanivong, to the WithIT Leadership Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina. Amarinh was presented at the WOW Awards Dinner, the Jena Hall Scholarship, which is awarded to two students nationally that exhibit talent and leadership in the field of design. At the conference, I was introduced to an amazing talent of women professionals in the industry. Many of these women are willing to share opportunities to our students.

WithIt is a national organization dedicated to encouraging and developing leadership, mentoring, education and networking opportunities for professional individuals in the home and furnishings industries (http://www.withit.org/). In keeping with this mission, WithIt has planned a Day of Mentoring for female and male students of architecture, interior design, furniture design, marketing/communications, manufacturing, textiles and sales, which we plan to participate. Students benefit by meeting a professional in their area of interest, as possible, and gaining an insider’s perspective on the High Point Furniture Market. The date as been set for October 20th. I look forward to seeing everyone there.

The second year students are currently competing in the PAVE (Planning and Visual Education Partnership)Design Competition for Godiva Chocolatier. Students are competing against other two, four, and five year programs for a chance for $5,000 worth of cash and prizes. The competition is heating up as we try for another sweet victory.

Interior Design is also hosting "Technology Lecture Series" in which professionals in the field discuss topics involving technological advancements in lighting, software, and social medias for marketing.

Many more details on program involvement are to come!

Concepts Presented for the Alton Cox Learning Resource Center

This summer, Students of Commercial/Contract I presented design concepts for the Alton R. Cox Learning Resource Center on the campus of Randolph Community College. Students worked in two teams to investigate ways to transform the space into an emerging cultural center. Students looked at ways to showcase talent through performance art, cultural events, and displaying student work.

The design provided an art gallery in the main foyer to showcase displaying student work completed various areas on campus. The auditorium received aesthetic upgrades and studies completed to better sound and lighting quality.

Overall students reflected on the emerging image of the college and its transformation over the past 50 years. A dedication wall will by present detailing the history.

Student work by: Emily Chandler, Amarinh Kongmanivong, Alex Hoover, and Kerri Beth Frazier. Students were under the direction of Holly Barker, Program head, Interior Design

Concepts Presented for the Alton Cox Learning Resource Center

The above design is that of Sallie Sullivan, Claire Albright, Chelsea Haga, Savannah Chappell, and Misty Eagle. The class was under the instruction of Holly Barker, Program Head, Interior Design.

Students Visit Barbour Spangle Design Group

The Commercial and Residential Design class along with Instructor, Holly Barker, visited Barbour Spangle Design Group last Wednesday, June the 9th. The class had an amazing experience with Owners Christi Barbour, Christi Spangle (RCC Alum) and Designer Brianne Dewey.

Barbour Spangle Design Group, Inc. is the premier interior design company dedicated to providing clients with clever ideas, innovative designs and a creative professional atmosphere. Services range from full service interior design, to consulting with retail and wholesale manufacturers, to collaborating with architects and contractors.

Shown in picture: Amarihn Kongmanivong, Kerri Beth Frazier, Misty Eagle, Holly Barker, Emily Chandler, Claire Albright, Alex Hoover, Savannah Chappell, Chelsea Haga, and Sallie Sullivan

Day of Design Scheduled for June 5

ASHEBORO (May 28, 2010) - Randolph Community will hold its annual Day of Design on Saturday, June 5 in the Design Center on the Asheboro Campus. The event is open to all students and adults interested in the creative fields of Interior Design or Advertising & Graphic Design. The workshops and lunch are free; however, registration is limited.
The Introduction to Interior Design workshop, which will be from 9 a.m.-12 noon in Design Center 109, will address career options within this field. Students will gain knowledge in space planning, furnishings, and color/fabric selection. Upon completion, students will produce a presentation board with a scaled floor plan, fabrics and finishes collage, title block, and legend. Instructors will be Holly Barker and Ann Smith-Palenchar. Limit is 30 students.
An Advertising & Graphic Design workshop will be held from 9-10:30 a.m. in Design Center 108. This workshop utilizes the principles and elements of design as it relates to graphic design. Students will explore basic graphic arts to create a printed design using block printing techniques on fabric. Students will produce a three-dimensional composition. Limit is 15 students.
In the Computer Graphics workshop, set for 10:30 a.m.-12 noon in the Design Center Mac Lab, students will explore basic graphic arts to create a printed design using computer technology. Students will produce a two-dimensional composition. Limit is 15 students. The Advertising and Computer Graphics workshops will be taught by Susan Shaw and Dawn Egerton.
Lunch will be from 12-1 p.m. with program information sessions and tours to follow.
To register for any session, contact Holly Barker by calling 336-633-0318 or Susan Shaw at 336-633-0289, or e-mail hdbarker@randolph.edu by June 3.
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IIDP Meeting Scheduled

Don't miss this opportunity to share your tips on business contracts, marketing, difficult windows, design strategies or anything you feel would be helpful to share with the group. We would also love to hear about new vendors you found at market or seminars you found beneficial. Come ready to have a good time of fellowship and share your "Best Ideas".

Cafe Pasta
305 State Street Greensboro
Thursday June 3, at 5:30

Student Awarded WithIt's Jena & Stephen B. Hall Scholarship

Randolph Community College and The WithIt Scholarship Committee are pleased to announce Amarinh Kongmanivong as recipent of the Jena and Stephen Hall scholarships in the amount
of $2,500.

The scholarship was open nationally to all full time college sophomores or juniors majoring in Accessory Design, Architectural Design, Forestry, Furniture Design, Textile Design, Interior Architecture, Sustainable Design or majors related to the home furnishing industry.

The Judging was based on the student's academic performance, as reflected in the grade point average, SAT/ACT scores, and curriculum selected. Subjective judging criteria included an essay, references and a statement of personal goals. Special emaphasis was placed on involvement in extracurricular activities and the community, attitude, creative thought, and ability towards leadership.

Amarinh will be honored and presented the scholarship at the WOW Dinner Awards during WithIt's National Leadership Conference, Charlotte, on August 18th.

We are so proud of Amarinh!

Hello from Holly! A newletter from your Program Head

With the conclusion of another successful school year I would like to acknowledge our eight graduating seniors.

Jordan Arrington

Jenni Booth

Latasha Driver

Kanecia Fitzgerald

Makenzy Hendrix

Megan Kearns

Cheryl Luteman

Melissa Stanley

This class showed persistence, dedication, and may be the most collectively talented group of graduates to date.

The Interior Design Program wishes you the best in all your creative endeavors. Congratulations!

Graduation is set for this Wednesday, May 12th 7:00 at Providence Grove High School in Climax.

Graduate Portfolio Exhibit

Please join us in Celebrating

the

2010 Interior Design Graduates and their accomplishments

on

Monday May 10, 2010

5:00-7:00

Design Center Gallery

Light refreshments will be served

Interior Design Student LaTasha Driver to Receive the Curriculum Award

Interior Design student LaTasha Driver will receive the Curriculum Award in an honors ceremony Thursday, April 29th at 6:00. The award recognizes a student in each degree who is both outstanding in their academic achievement and has potential for success in the particular field of study. We are proud of you Tasha. Congratulations!

Jenni Booth to recieve the Academic Achievement Award

Interior Design Student Jenni Booth will recieve the Academic Achievement Award on Thursday, April 29th in an honors ceremony at 6:00 pm. The Academic Achievement Award is given to the student with the highest GPA in each degree. Student must have a program degree of 3.5 or higher and have completed 40 hours at RCC in a degree program, 10 of which are major courses in their current degree. Let's congratulate Jenni in her achievement.

Interior Design Program Launches Design Intitiative

ASHEBORO (April 7, 2010) – Randolph Community College’s Interior Design program is launching a student/community project that will offer free-of-charge design solutions to county residents or business owners. “The goal of the Randolph County Design Initiative is to actively promote the College in the community, support the success of our students, and establish community partnerships,” said Holly Barker, program head and instructor for Interior Design. The application deadline is May 1, 2010, for the design projects that will be completed during the fall 2010 semester.
To be eligible, you must be a property owner in Randolph County; both residential and nonresidential interior spaces will be considered. The owner must be available to meet with the Interior Design students on a frequent basis and grant access to the site for project analysis between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. during the months of August through December 2010. The existing or proposed project space must be a minimum of 2,000 finished square feet.
Services that the students will provide include conducting a project analysis; providing a design concept statement; presenting floor plans and elevations to show design development; creating space planning options; specifying furnishings, fabric, equipment, and materials; supplying a lighting plan with reflected ceiling plan; offering working drawings for built-ins, cash wraps, reception desks, and other custom furnishings; providing product information for purchasing products; and communicating the elements of the design to the client using color-rendered presentation drawings.
Only one applicant is allowed per household or business. Applications are available online at www.randolph.edu/interiordesign/initiative.php. Completed applications, along with any photographs that express the design intent or functionality of the space, should be mailed to Randolph County Design Initiative, Interior Design Program, Randolph Community College, PO Box 1009, Asheboro, NC 27204-1009. Applications must be postmarked no later than May 1, 2010; incomplete applications will not be considered.


The selected projects, one residential and one nonresidential project, will be announced by June 1. Selections will be based on a collaboration of design instructors and students, design need, and parameter of class content. The final student design presentations will be the first week of December.
Randolph Community College’s Associate Degree program in Interior Design is based on the foundations of the principles of sustainability with an equal representation of residential and commercial design. Classes are offered on both day and evening schedules. For more information about RCC’s Interior Design program, go to www.randolph.edu/interiordesign/.

Hello from Holly! A newsletter from your Program Head

Hello Interior Design Student;

I hope that this finds you all well and in anticipation for next week's Spring Break April 5th-April 12th. I am sure that you all will find time to rest, relax, and refocus your energy in preparing for the final half of the semester. What an amazing semester it has been!

I want to share with you the advantage of opportunities. As you are all aware, the city of High Point is preparing for their bi-annual International Home Furnishings Market that runs April 17th-April 22nd. The market presents wonderful opporunities for students to gain product knowledge and exposure to the world of interior design.

Our dear friends at WithIT have invited you to several events promoting design and empowering women in the industry. For instance, the Educational Breakfast on April 18th with Design Icon, Alexa Hampton which maybe a once in a liftime opportunity. I ask you to take advantage of these invitations and participate when possible. These are great events to attend for networking and landing that perfect internship and or job.

If you are interested in any of these events then please respond to me by the appropriate deadlines given. Also, if you are interested in attending market and you need a market pass then please contact me by tomorrow April 1st. Invitations and events will be posted to the design blog continosly so please look for updates. I look forward to seeing you at market!

AIDP Chapter to hold meeting at Schneider Stone on April 7th

The AIDP Triad Chapter would like to invite the interior design students of Randolph Community College to our next meeting on
April 7,2010 at
Schneider Stone
3027-C US Highway 64 W
Asheboro, NC 27205
9:30 am-11:30 am

Schneider stone is fabricator of natural stone products, and they will be providing a CEU on the characteristics of natural stone and how to specify them for different applications.
We hope this meeting will provide a learning experience for the students, as well as, give them the opportunity to network with local designers and vendors. We look forward to seeing you and your students there!

Please R.S.V.P. by Monday, April 5th to BreeAnn Parnell, AIDP Associate at 336-596-4278 or
336-674-2150

WithIT Student Day of Mentoring

RCC students are cordially invited to attend WITHIT’S DAY OF MENTORING, Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at the High Point Market in High Point, NC.

WithIt is a national organization dedicated to encouraging and developing leadership, mentoring, education and opportunities for professional women in the home furnishings industries (www.withit.org). In keeping with this mission, WithIt has planned a Day of Mentoring for female and male students of architecture, interior design, furniture design, marketing/communications, manufacturing, textiles and sales. Students will benefit by meeting a professional in their area of interest, as possible, and gaining an insider’s perspective on the international furniture market. Lunch will be provided and this year's key note speaker is Lauren West, Director of Training Education for Natuzzi.

If you are interested please contact Holly Barker, Program Head, Interior Design prior to April 11th.

Fashion Sense from Beth Sartore

Beth Sartore, Fashion Consultant and Editor for the Greensboro News and Record addressed the graduating students on dressing professionally in the workplace and preparing attire for job interviews. Sartore brought multiple garments to show how to achieve different looks, while being cost conscious.

Beth received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro where she concentrated in textiles and design. After graduation she began her career as stylist in the fashion industry. For the last 15 years she has worked as a design, fashion, and trend consultant on brands such as: Polo, Xhilaration, Merona, Bill Blass, and Hanes. Over her career she has worked closely with the apparel areas of top retailers including Target, Wal-Mart, and JC Penney. Combining her fine arts training with fashion and textile knowledge, Beth currently works as a wardrobe consultant, apparel designer and trend analyst.

In addition to consulting, Beth writes a monthly column for the Greensboro News & Record. Her column, Style Cents™, combines three of her passions: fashion, ecology, and cost savings. She looks at inexpensive ways to dress on-trend and under budget while keeping the carbon footprint to a minimum. It’s a whole new way to look at fashion.

Beth is the former Regional Director of the Fashion Group International, a non-profit association of fashion professionals and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the 9-11 Sculpture Committee.

Even though it involved shoveling snow, her favorite job was working as a crew member to Christo & Jeanne-Claude’s The Gates in New York City’s Central Park.

Beth lives in Greensboro with her husband and two sons.

WithIT Presents Iconic Designer Alexa Hampton

WithIT Presents Iconic Interior Designer, Alexa Hampton, to the Spring High Point Furniture Market

Sunday April 18th 7:30-9:00, Withit Educational Breakfast.

Hampton will present "Decades of Design"

Alexa Hampton is the President and featured designer of MARK HAMPTON, LLC, the world famous design firm founded in 1976 by her late father, Mark Hampton. The firm provides high end design services for commercial and residential spaces.

She was chosen by Architectural Digest to be on the "AD 100" the magzine's directory of the world's one hundred best interior designers and architects of all time, every year since 2002. House Beautiful has included her in their annual "American's Best 100 Designers' List every year since 1999.

The Educational Breakfast and Presentation is open to Randolph Community College Interior Design Students and is a limited speaking engagement. RSVP is required. To learn more information, contact Holly Barker, Program Head, Interior Design.

Barbara Demarest and Joyce Richman Career Counsels Graduating Class

Barbara Demarest and Joyce Richmond spoke to the graduating class on March 16th on the transition from student to professional and how to achieve new levels of performance.

Barbara Demarest focuses her executive coaching and business consulting practice on people and organizations involved in knowledge creation, conversion and dissemination. She helps individuals, teams and organizations effectively position themselves, their products, and their companies in their target markets.
Barbara’s experience includes: executive positions in product development, knowledge management, fundraising, strategy, marketing and communications at the global executive development organization, the Center for Creative Leadership; program creation and management for Duke University; grant program consulting for the North Carolina Governor’s Office; and owning and operating a design-focused retail store.
Barbara’s skills range from coaching an individual struggling to define an initiative to facilitating an organizational strategy session with Board members to developing and marketing a new product. Her energy and enthusiasm are contagious when she is working with a team focused on a shared goal.

For more information on Barbara and her services contact: http://www.barbarademarest.com/

Joyce Richman and Barbara Demarest Career Counsels Graduating Class

Joyce Richman and Barbara Demarest, career counselor, consultant and coach spoke to the graduating class on March 16th on the transistion from student to professional and how to achieve new levels of performance.

Joyce is a National Certified Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Personnel Consultant and has a Masters Degree in Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. In addition, Richman is a graduate of Harvard University's Program On Negotiation. Joyce appears frequently as a guest on Greensboro television, is a regular columnist for Greensboro's News & Record, and is the author of Road, Routes, and Ruts: A Guidebook for Career Success. A popular lecturer, Richman has conducted seminars and workshops throughout the United States and has consulted in Belgium, Canada and England. She also serves as an Adjunct to the Center for Creative Leadership, an international management and leadership development organization.

Her firm, Joyce Richman and Associates Ltd. was founded in 1982. The firm focuses on helping identify goals and set direction – whether it’s helping an individual grow in a current management position, assisting with a career change, or in support of a corporate performance initiative.

For more information on Joyce and her services contact: www.joycerichman.com

Marketing Specialist, Ann Richards, Speaks to ID Students

Marketing Specialist Ann Richards was guest speaker in ARC 235 Architectural Portfolio on March 9, 2010. Ann addressed graduating students on the importance of marketing and branding oneself in today's competitive market.

Ann is an innovative marketing and sales professional with over 25 years of diverse experience including special event management, public relations, trade show organization, advertising, print management, public speaking and media relations. She has worked extensively in the medical, gift and furniture industries. Ann possesses the proven ability to develop high impact, integrated marketing plans and strategies that increase awareness, sales and profitability. Her background and expertise provide a winning combination to help clients creatively meet their marketing objectives on time and within budget.

WithIt's Virginia/Carolinas Region Presents Libby Langdon

Libby Langdon Designer on HGTV's "Small Space, Big Style" and Makeover Guru on "The Rachel Ray Show" Wednesday, March 31, 6:30-8:00pm

"Libby's Wild and Wacky Path into the World of Interior Design"

High Point University, Phillips Hall
Presentation and Book Signing

Libby will share her story, how she got started, her learning experiences, struggles, and successes, what she loves about her career and how she sees herself movin forward in the world of Interior Design and media. During her talk she will realte funny stories about the difficulties she's encountered doing makeover TV shows slong with how she works with residential and commercial design clients, and her experience writing her first book. She will give insights and inspirations on how to face challenges as well as all the exciting opportunities the design/home and furnishings industry has to offer and how to pave your own path in this exciting and dynamic business.

This even it free to RCC ID students with valid RCC id. Event is $15.00 otherwise.

Tickets and books may be purchased at the door on a first come first serve basis.

Book: Libby Langdon's Small Space Solutions" - $20.00 (cash or check)

Interior Design Students Win First Place In High Point Design Center Competition

Randolph Community College Interior Design students Latasha Driver of High Point, Jenni Booth of Greensboro, and Melissa Stanley of Asheboro won first place recently in the Unity in Style competition at the High Point Design Center. The competition was part of a term project in the students’ Residential Design II class, under the direction of instructor Ann Smith-Palenchar. Two teams and a total of six students from RCC participated.
“Student selected fabrics, finishes, and furnishings for the project using manufacturers within the High Point Design Center,” said Holly Barker, program head for the Interior Design program at RCC. “Floor plans, elevations and perspective drawings were visually presented to illustrate the design intent.” Students were asked to furnish and accessorize a great room, dining room, and hearth room and were given a specific floor plan.
Judging was a jury process based on innovation and creativity, competency of the design solution, appropriateness of the design solution for the client selected, use of product, and presentation/rendering of work. The jury consisted of Carol Jollay, Jollay Design Associates, High Point; Madge Megliola, Megliola Design Associates, Greensboro; and Toby Morrison, The Design Studio, Sanford.
The competition was open to upper-level students in two-year associate degree programs and junior and senior students in four- or five-year undergraduate programs in schools in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and West Virginia. “The competition was fierce, but our students were in it to win,” said Barker. As first-place winners, Drive, Booth and Stanley will travel to High Point for the High Point Design Center’s Annual Winter Event on Feb. 19 to meet with design professionals and showroom managers, said Barker. The students will be presented with a $1,000 award check.


Randolph Community College’s Interior Design program is one of the oldest community college interior design programs in North Carolina and has an excellent reputation in the design community. The program is based on the foundations of the principles of sustainability with an equal representation of residential and commercial design. “The consistently high placement statistics for our alumni attest to the level of knowledge, ability, and quality of education our students receive with the Interior Design major,” said Barker. For more information on the Interior Design program, call 336-633-0318 or go to www.randolph.edu/interiordesign/.

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