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Meet Heather Bybee ’10: SIGD Advisory Council Member
A packaging design wizard, Heather Bybee ‘10 is using her magic for the School of Industrial and Graphic Design’s (SIGD) Advisory Council.

Showcase 2025: Spotlighting creative scholarship on campus
A video game about conservation efforts on the Gulf Coast. A dress that’s a mashup of Harley-Davidson and Dior. An Art Deco-style lamp crafted with sustainable materials. A classical music album inspired by Alabama’s cultural history. Design plans for a house that can withstand a 8.0 magnitude earthquake.

Meet Josh Ekandem ’07 ‘09: SIGD Advisory Council Member
With over a decade of innovation at Intel Corporation under his belt, Josh Ekandem ’07 ’09 is now channeling his expertise into empowering students as a member of the School of Industrial and Graphic Design (SIGD) Advisory Council.

Meet Anjuli Calvert ’08 : SIGD Advisory Council Member
Previously named to Forbes magazine’s “30 Under 30” in Manufacturing & Industry, Calvert has worn her share of hats for health insurance company Humana.

Better than AI: Artificial intelligence + humans
Artificial intelligence (AI) is all the rage these days, but some Auburn University faculty believe the term “collective intelligence” may actually better describe the interactions between humans and computers.

Meet John Payne ‘90: SIGD Advisory Council Member
This design leader is out to design a vibrant future for Auburn’s School of Industrial and Graphic Design (SIGD) on multiple levels.

SIGD Faculty Recognized with 2024 GDUSA Award
Several faculty members in Auburn’s School of Industrial and Graphic Design (SIGD) have been recognized by Graphic Design USA for their work on the visual identity for “Kaleidoscope,” a school-wide student design show.

SIGD Faculty Wins Alumni Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Award
Ben Bush, an Associate Professor of Industrial Design in the School of Industrial and Graphic Design (SIGD), has been recognized with Auburn University’s 2024 Alumni Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Award.

Meet Andrew Edge ’16 ‘19: SIGD Advisory Council Member
Andrew Edge ’16 ‘19, Senior Industrial Designer at Steelcase and two-time graduate of Auburn's School of Industrial and Graphic Design (SIGD), has certainly carved a unique path in the design industry.

INDD Student Finalists Attend IWF Design Emphasis 2024 Student Design Competition
Three recent INDD graduates were among 41 finalists from around the U.S. invited to participate in the International Woodworking Fair Design Emphasis 2024 Student Design Contest.