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White paper by John Martin-Rutherford, PhD, Chairperson, Harrington College of Design Interior Design Program. This feature is continued from yesterday. Understanding what underlies the ‘renewable’ designation as well as the ecological effect of its manufacture and use is the first level of analysis.  Should a sustainable resource pass this first level, we must determine whether [...]

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White paper by John Martin-Rutherford, PhD, Chairperson, Harrington College of Design Interior Design Program   One of the biggest buzzwords around these days is ‘sustainable’.  It seems that the word has gained some interest for the public as well as the business and governmental sectors of most communities.  In the design industry it is no [...]

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Last October, I featured the work from Harrington’s Experimental Design class, who breathed new life into discarded chairs. What happens when one artist devotes two years collecting then a quarter of a year redesigning? 100 Chairs in 100 Days, by Martino Gamper. I came across this online and had to share… Martino displayed his unique [...]

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Yesterday I shared one Harrington College of Design Alumna’s experience as she transitioned from snowy Chicago to her professional career in Interior Design in Hawaii. Today, Tami shares some valuable advice she learned along the way of her journey. Tami said, “Since graduating and going through the job hunting process, I definitely appreciate the fact [...]

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Originally from Iowa, Tami Stevens decided one day to pursue a career in interior design. After googling “top interior design schools”, Harrington’s name came up. After learning more about the Harrington College of Design, Tami made the move to Chicago and completed her BFA in Interior Design in 2010. Upon graduation, Tami and her boyfriend [...]

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