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Seong-Im Moon Presents Research at IDEC 2025 Annual Conference

Seong-Im Moon Presents Research at IDEC 2025 Annual Conference Our master’s student, Seong-Im Moon, presented her research, “Time Flies: Environmental Factors Impacting Time Perception Using Virtual Reality” at the 2025 IDEC Conference in Chicago. Her study examined how environmental factors such as pigmentation temperature, visual movement, and auditory stimuli influence emotional states and ultimately impact […]

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Sara Rifqi and Dr. Margaret Portillo Present Research

Sarah Rifqi Presents Research at IDEC 2025 Annual Conference

Sarah Rifqi Presents Research at IDEC 2025 Annual Conference Our Ph.D. candidate, Sarah Rifqi, presented part of her research at the IDEC 2025 Annual Conference. Her poster, titled “Fostering Empathy in Interior Design through Service Learning,” showcased a comprehensive scoping review that critically examined how service-learning projects have been implemented to cultivate empathy among interior

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PhD in Interior Design – STEM-designated!

The University of Florida’s STEM-designated doctoral program in the College of Design, Construction and Planning is seeking qualified applicants from a variety of related disciplines. Contact sheilabosch@ufl.edu to inquire about our Interior Design concentration. Apply by December 17 for funding consideration. Application info: https://dcp.ufl.edu/academics/phd8/  

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Mejia-Puig

Please welcome our newest faculty member, Luis Mejia-Puig, Ph.D.

Please welcome our newest faculty member, Luis Mejia-Puig, Ph.D. Areas of research The idea of delineating curricular advances in design education practices guides my research. I am interested in exploring how new digital media tools can positively affect the design process. The design process is an excellent example of creative thinking used to solve wicked

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Cindy Chen and Genesis Okken Article Published

Congratulations to IND student, Cindy Chen, and faculty member, Genesis Okken, whose submission to the UF Journal of Undergraduate Research, titled, “The Rise of Pop-Up Retail: Investigating the Success of Experiential Design within Pop-Up Stores”, has been published. https://journals.flvc.org/UFJUR/article/view/121827

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