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Professor Emerita Ann Savageau’s “Guardians” to be Exhibited in Michigan

“Guardians: Spirits of Protection,” a poignant exploration of the creative relationship between tragedy and design created by design professor emerita Ann Savageau, was first premiered at the UC Davis Design Museum in fall 2021. In fall 2024 “Guardians” will be presented by the  University of Michigan Residential College Art Gallery Aug. 26 through Nov. 2.

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Professor’s Board Game Teaches Wild Fire Safety

Residents and firefighters from the town of Tomales, CA, came together on June 8 to play a community safety-inspired board game created by Associate Professor Thomas Maiorana. In the game board, “Tomales Resilience,” an experimental game that simulates a real-life wildfire evacuation, the community members play as themselves as a disaster situation arises around them.

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Professor chairs Society of Experiential Graphic Design conference

Professor Timothy McNeil is co-chairing the next Exhibition + Experience Design conference organized by the Society of Experiential Graphic Design (SEGD) held in Washington, D.C. June 20-21, 2024. 

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Professor Gozde Goncu-Berk Named Chancellor’s Fellow

Gozde Goncu-Berk, associate professor, is among UC Davis’ newest class of Chancellor’s Fellows, a title given to early career academics doing exemplary work. 

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Seasonal Event

Sonic Horizons: A Sensory Immersive Video Installation
Oct. 1-Nov. 22, 2024

The UC Davis Design Museum opens its 2024-2025 season on Nov. 1 with “Sonic Horizons: A Sensory Immersive Video Installation.” The exhibition runs through Nov. 22.  

Devised and curated by graduate student Maral Salehian, this multi-screen installation showcases nature videos centered around landscape themes. This sensory-rich immersive experience aims to promote well-being and inspire a deeper connection to nature.

The Design Museum, part of the College of Letters and Science and free to the public, is in 124 Cruess Hall. 

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