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We develop innovative solutions that address the complex problems facing society, incorporating both science and design in transdisciplinary consumer-centric approaches that improve the quality of life for individuals and families.
Apparel merchandising gave me the opportunity to expand on my creativity and my business acumen and bring them together in a way that I can pursue for the rest of my life.
Our Stories
Two separate floors showing off a variety of amazing design work could be seen the evening of Thursday, April 30, as the College of Human Sciences celebrated several outstanding students in the Department of Consumer and Design Sciences (CADS) Interior Design program (INDS) at the 2026 Interior Design Senior Exhibit at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center.
Through a College of Human Sciences experiential learning experience, students in the CADS 5790 Grantmaking for Philanthropists class this spring were able to award the Domestic Violence Intervention Center (DVIC) nonprofit a check for $2,500, that the organization will use to address vital transportation needs in the future.
In its third year, the What I Love About Auburn Design Challenge was led by Dr. Jia Wu, an assistant professor for apparel design and production management (APDP) in the Department of Consumer and Design Sciences, as part of the CADS 2770 Computer-Aided Design for Apparel course, that focuses on APDP students using their apparel design expertise to come up with their own unique textile/surface designs based on what they love about Auburn.
