Archives for "design"

Local Artist Spotlight: Will Ruocco

Local Artist Spotlight: Will Ruocco

5 Walker / February 21, 2011 3:45 pm

Will Ruocco may not be a household name within the Columbus arts community, but he is a shining example of success when it comes to creating a career around art and design. Much of his work is done for clients… [Read More]

CCAD Fashion Program in Top 20 World Ranking

CCAD Fashion Program in Top 20 World Ranking

7 Walker / December 15, 2010 3:15 pm

The Columbus College of Art and Design was just recognized as having one of the top Fashion Design Programs in the entire World by Fashionista.com, a fashion-industry news outlet. “Imagine our delight: one of New York’s leading sources for fashion… [Read More]

TEDxColumbus Returns For Second Year

0 Walker / September 19, 2010 5:00 pm

After a successful inaugural event last year, TEDxColumbus is taking over the stage on October 22 at CCAD hosting over a dozen short talks answering the question, “What’s Next?” The local franchise of the world-wide successful conference TED and it’s… [Read More]

Design Within Reach Closing at Easton Town Center

Design Within Reach Closing at Easton Town Center

10 Walker / September 6, 2010 2:30 pm

Design Within Reach will have their doors open for the final time on Sunday, September 12th at Easton Town Center. The store, which opened five years ago, will have their merchandise marked down to 40% or more off during their… [Read More]

Planning Downtown with MSI Design – Part 1

3 Walker / April 29, 2010 9:15 am

The City of Columbus is looking to update the 2002 Downtown Strategic Business Plan with a 2010 plan that continues the trend of urban renewal in the core of our city. Twelve ideas were presented at a public meeting on… [Read More]

Edward Buchanan Named CCAD Alumni Fashion Icon

Edward Buchanan Named CCAD Alumni Fashion Icon

2 Melanie McIntyre / April 23, 2010 9:00 am

Renowned fashion designer Edward Buchanan has been named Columbus College of Art & Design’s 2010 Alumni Fashion Icon. This year is the second in which CCAD has honored a former student for their significant contributions to the fashion industry. “Edward… [Read More]

Best CU Podcast of 2009: MSI Design

Best CU Podcast of 2009: MSI Design

0 Walker / January 3, 2010 2:30 pm

Throughout 2009, Columbus Underground supplied listeners with over 30 audio podcast episodes on a wide range of topics, and featuring a wide range of speakers. One of our most-listened to episodes, and our most highly ranked in our reader’s poll… [Read More]

Columbus Urban Artist Video Interview

7 kpkeaner / November 30, 2009 5:45 pm

A brief interview with several local Columbus artists

AIA Columbus 2009 Honor Award Winners

AIA Columbus 2009 Honor Award Winners

3 Walker / November 6, 2009 8:30 am

Photo by Feinknopf Photography Each year, the Columbus Chapter of the American Institute of Architects recognizes outstanding design capabilities of local architects with their annual Honor Awards program. The 2009 winners have just been announced this morning, and include NBBJ,… [Read More]

Project Runway Contestant in Columbus for HighBall

Project Runway Contestant in Columbus for HighBall

12 Melanie McIntyre / October 29, 2009 10:00 am

To date, Althea Harper is probably best known as the tall, blonde “Project Runway” contestant with a fondness for Brigitte Bardot and ‘30s glamour. But with season six behind her, the 25-year-old Dayton native is steadily building her brand, and… [Read More]

Dining by Design Fundraiser Returns to Columbus

Dining by Design Fundraiser Returns to Columbus

4 Walker / October 17, 2009 9:30 am

DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS) is hosting their Dining by Design fundraiser event this weekend at Vet’s Memorial, which benefits both the Pater Noster House and Nationwide Children’s Hospital Family AIDS Clinic and Education Services (FACES) unit. This unique… [Read More]

TEDx Columbus Announces Diverse Speaker Lineup

TEDx Columbus Announces Diverse Speaker Lineup

6 Walker / October 4, 2009 4:45 pm

Press Release: Earlier this year, TED.com (for Technology, Education and Design) announced a local license program for communities that wanted to embrace its style of presenting ideas worth spreading through short talks. Today, the speakers were announced for TEDx Columbus,… [Read More]

Columbus Center for Architecture Opening Soon

Columbus Center for Architecture Opening Soon

7 Walker / October 1, 2009 11:00 am

Columbus will soon be joining the short list of US Cities that can proudly claim that they have a dedicated Center for Architecture, thanks to the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects. The AIA is planning to open… [Read More]

HighBall Halloween Returns on October 31st

HighBall Halloween Returns on October 31st

14 Walker / September 21, 2009 10:30 am

The end of the summer is usually a bit of a sad moment for most in Columbus who enjoy the plethora of festivals and outdoor events throughout the warmer season, but the approach of fall is also a reminder that… [Read More]

AmyD is Moving to The Short North

AmyD is Moving to The Short North

11 Walker / August 29, 2009 2:30 pm

AmyD is migrating her custom-made clothing store south once again, and relocating the shop to Kickstart in The Short North. “There will be an AmyD section in the front-right area of the store,” said founder and designer Amy Dalrymple. “I’ll… [Read More]