Haley Simpkins

Thursday

Angelo Donghia Foundation grant brings FeltLOOM to UK SoftLab

A group of six people in casual attire attentively observe a colorful-dressed instructor demonstrating a textile machine in a modern workshop setting.
Feb. 13, 2026

Architecture students reimagine a Lexington warehouse through AI-informed design

A person walks through a large, tent-like textile installation made of woven fabric panels and hanging threads, set up inside an open, light-filled gallery space with wooden floors.
Nov. 24, 2025

Recycling redefined: Interiors student research turns waste into art and opportunity

The art display that Skeeters created is on display in the Gray Design Building. Photo by Haley Simpkins.
Oct. 21, 2025

UK students transform parking spot into pop-up park

The organizers repurposed chairs and tables from the building and incorporated plants lent by Wilson Plant Company to bring the small space to life.
Oct. 1, 2025

Innovation on wheels: Stratasys 3D-printing truck to visit campus 

Sept. 25, 2025

Memory-making magic: How UK design alum creates unforgettable experiences

A behind the scenes look at Newport Aquarium’s “Jellies: Go With The Flow” exhibit while it was under construction. Photo of Hall provided. Photo of construction courtesy of Newport Aquarium social media.
Aug. 18, 2025

UK students explore community-driven design at Design Futures Forum

Students and faculty from the College of Design and Department of Landscape Architecture pose for a group photo beside the Mississippi River in New Orleans. Photo provided.
July 18, 2025

UK interior design studio prepares future designers to build a more accessible world

In:Access Studio Student Sydney Weibl presents her recommendations on how to make pathways in the Gray Design Building more accessible to an audience of peers, faculty and professionals during final reviews. Photo by Haley Simpkins.
June 13, 2025

From studio to service: UK students use design build to help flood-prone communities

The full-size design build outside of the Gray Design Building.
May 14, 2025

UK Design faculty weave Appalachian resilience into global architecture discourse

An onlooker observes “Continuous Recovery” on display at the Time, Space, Existence exhibition in Venice, Italy. Photo by Rebekah Radtke.

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