Faculty and Staff

Faculty

Vredevoogd, Jon, M.F.A., Associate Professor

Educational background (degrees, discipline, university/school, and year of completion):

M.F.A., Interior Design, Pratt Institute, New York, NY, 1968
B.S., Interior Design, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, 1965
Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1963

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Positions held in academic institutions
(title of position/rank, year and tenure):

Michigan State University:

Associate Professor, 1988-Present
Assistant Professor, 1975-1988
Instructor, 1970-1975

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Courses taught in the past two years.

IDES 140, Design for Living
IDES 240, Computer-Aided Design for Designers
IDES 250, CAD and Structural Systems
IDES 393, Introduction to Professional Practice
IDES 490, Independent Study
HED 493C, Internship in Interior Design

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Positions held in design practice
(firm name, title, and year):

Excellence by Design, Owner, 1970-Present
Interior Space Design, Junior Designer, 1967
American Airlines, Specialist, 1968-70

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Significant publications, creative projects and/or paper presentations:

Exhibition Living in Motion, Design and Architecture for Flexible Dwelling, International Exhibit
Using AutoCAD in Your Job, Part 1. Text
Using AutoCAD in Your Job, Part 2. Text
Technology in Design Classes? International Syllabus Conference
Craniosacral Therapy, Medical Text
Mobile Housing, Domus

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Awards, recognitions, grants, competitions:

Chair with Power Seat, Patent.
Arch Supported Membrane Structure and a Method of Erection. The Pre-tensions, the Arches and Membranes, Patent.
The Insiders Exhibit. 30 Years of Design
NASA-ASEE: The application of Space-Age Technology to the Housing Industry, Consultant

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Professional memberships and service:

Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC)

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Professional Development:

Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) Conference

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Travel:

USA, Greece, Australia, Italy

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