Design Shine 2024: Sit with Us

AIA Austin Emerging Professionals is excited to announce the return of Design Shine at the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden opening December 9, 2024 and on view until April. Design Shine, a collaboration between the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum and the AIA Austin Emerging Professionals Committee (AIA EP), explores innovative design and artistic creativity. Through exhibitions, panel discussions, design charrettes, and competitions, Design Shine aims to highlight the importance of outdoor community spaces and provide opportunities for young designers to showcase their talents.

Each year participants are selected from an open call invitation to emerging professionals, local architects, landscape architects, artists, and designers to submit ideas for an art installation that can be enjoyed both day and night. For this year’s theme is “Sit with Us”, participants were challenged to design a chair that transcends its traditional purpose, becoming a captivating art piece that enhances its surroundings. The winning designs embody innovation, aesthetic appeal, and a deep connection to the environment.

Join us in the garden for MoonLAUF! Welcome the new year with extended hours at the UMLAUF 

January 15 & January 29- open until 8pm!

Meander by William Bonner

The Petal Portal by Jake Rosenberg, Chelsea Arena, and Aaron Benavides

The fthneed is an object of play by Andres Plascencia

Voxels by Joe Chandler, Abby Hassell, Jessica Sovereen

Temporal Reflections by Brianna DeLeon, Nai’lah Bell

It Takes Two by Brianna De Leon, Nai’lah Bell

Bark Bench by Kara Salinas