- University Department Home Furnishings and Interior Design
- Location School of Arts and Design
- Phone Number +1 (336) 841-9308
- Email [email protected]
Mrs. Kathryn Brandt has degrees in Interior Architecture and Product Design. Before completing her graduate degree, she worked for 2 years as a Residential Interior Designer in North Carolina, and continues to practice currently.
Mrs. Brandt received her M.S. in Product Design at UNC-Greensboro (UNCG). During the last year of her degree, she also served as Digital Director for the Design Lab at UNCG. After completing the graduate program, Mrs. Brandt started working for High Point University (HPU) in August of 2012 as an adjunct. In 2013 she transitioned into a full-time instructor position for the Department of Interior Design and Home Furnishings in the David R. Hayworth School of Arts and Designs
Mrs. Brandt’s scholarly research focuses on Student learning and methodologies for increasing the impact of pedagogical approaches to student engagement in the classroom. In the Fall Semester of 2018, Mrs. Brandt received a Growth Mindset Technology Grant for incorporating synchronous technology into the classroom. In October of 2019, Mrs. Brandt co-presented at the IDEC Southwest Regional Conference- The Beckoning Kitchen Table. In the Spring of 2021, Mrs. Brandt co-presented at the Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy (CHEP)-The Beckoning Kitchen Table-Active Learning.
Mrs. Brandt also serves on the advisory board for the Interior Design Department at Forsyth Tech Community College.
Mrs. Brandt has training and working knowledge in laser cutting, 3D printing, 3D scanning, BIM, and CAD operation. She has experience in CNC machining, wood, and metalworking, as well as textile design and construction. Mrs. Brandt enjoys working with students in the classroom and individually to help them develop the design skills needed to thrive in the professional world, to help foster a love of design, and to nurture their curiosity about the world around them.
Mrs. Brandt currently resides in Burlington, NC.
If you are interested in learning more about Mrs. Brandt, please visit her LinkedIn page and/or her website.