Summer Design Camp 2024
June 16–22, 2024
Hosted on the UL Lafayette campus
Are you thinking about a career in architecture, interior design, or industrial design?
This is your chance to explore all three in one immersive, hands-on week.
The School of Architecture & Design’s Summer Design Discovery Camp is a one-week pre-college experience for high school students who are curious about the world of design. You’ll stay in campus dorms (or commute daily), visit real design firms, attend design lectures, and complete your own projects — just like a college design student.
Whether you dream of designing buildings, products, or interiors, this camp will give you the tools, insight, and inspiration to take the next step.
What You’ll Experience
- Live and learn on a college campus
- Work in real design studios with faculty and current students
- Tour professional architecture and design firms
- Explore architecture, interior design, and industrial design
- Complete hands-on studio projects
- Present your work at a final exhibition and reception
Two Program Options
Track 01: One-Week Residential Experience
Live like a college student.
Stay in university residence halls, eat all meals on campus, and immerse yourself fully in the college experience.
- Dates: June 16–22, 2024
- Cost: $850 (includes tuition, housing, meals, field trips, and materials)
- Check-in & Orientation: Sunday, June 16
- Class Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Final Exhibition & Reception: Saturday, June 22
Track 02: One-Week Non-Residential Experience
Commute daily, dive into design.
Experience the same projects, lectures, and trips—without the overnight stay.
- Dates: June 16–22, 2024
- Cost: $550 (includes tuition, lunch, field trips, and materials)
- Orientation: Sunday, June 16
- Class Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Final Exhibition & Reception: Saturday, June 22
- Register for Summer Camp
Why Join the Summer Design Discovery Camp?
Because design isn’t just something you do—it’s a way of thinking.
You’ll leave this program with:
- A better understanding of the design professions
- Confidence in your creative potential
- A clearer vision for your future college and career path
- A portfolio of your work and new skills to build on
What Is Design, Anyway?
Here’s a quick snapshot of the design disciplines you’ll explore:
Architecture
Design buildings and spaces that shape how people live, learn, and connect. Blend creativity and structure to imagine better communities.
Interior Design
Create beautiful and functional spaces that promote health, safety, and well-being. Interior design transforms how people experience environments.
Industrial Design
Design the products people use every day — from tools to furniture to technology. Industrial design is about innovation, form, and human-centered solutions.
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