WINTER 2020

Appreciation and Adaptation: Homage to Global Textiles 

January 23 –  April 18, 2020

The exhibition features traditional textiles from Africa, Asia and South America collected by Paul J. Smith, Director Emeritus of the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City. These items have inspired contemporary design works by UC Davis students that are also showcased, highlighting the continuing relevance of traditional cultures and how they drive design thinking in new directions.

FALL 2019

Shape Up: Case Studies in Fashion Making 

September 23 - December 8, 2019

Showcasing traditional ceremonial costumes from Africa and Japan and western garments from the UC Davis Jo Ann C. Stabb Design Collection, this exhibition reveals the hidden structures, patterns and shaping methods that underlie fashion creation. Blending functionality and style, three sections— “Tailored Silhouettes,” “Untrimmed Contours” and “New Dimensions”— acknowledge the long-lasting artisanship behind how clothing was shaped and its influential role in today’s design practice. Curated by Adele Zhang

SPRING 2020

Design by Design: Undergraduate Senior Showcase

May 19 - June 13, 2020

This lively survey of senior undergraduate student talent and creativity reflects the multi-disciplinary breadth of the Department of Design. The design of the exhibition is led by a student design team and themed each year.

Graduation Student Exhibition

Spring 2020 – Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art

Dates TBA

Design MFA candidates showcase their final research and creative projects in a group exhibition featuring work from other master’s degree programs in the creative arts.

UC Davis Design Museum, Cruess Hall, Monday–Friday: noon–4 p.m., Sunday: 2-4 p.m., Closed Saturday and holiday weekends. Free

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