Design expert speaking Feb. 21 at Myers School of Art

02/08/2011

Terry Irwin


Terry Irwin, head of the School of Design at Carnegie Mellon University, will be in residence Feb. 21-22 at the Mary Schiller Myers School of Art at The University of Akron.

Holding degrees in both design and holistic science, Irwin believes that design has a vital role in a sustainable society. She will talk about the future of design during a free public lecture at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 21, in the auditorium of Folk Hall, 150 E. Exchange St.

UA's Myers Artist-in-Residence Program was established in 1998 to bring nationally and internationally recognized artists and designers to campus. During her two-day residency, Irwin will work closely with art students and faculty from throughout the Myers School of Art, especially students in the school's award-winning Graphic Design Program.

For more information, call 330-972-6030 or visit the Myers School of Art.

Media contact: Cyndee Snider, 330-972-5196 or cyndee@.uakron.edu.