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To wrap up the deep dive into the Caine College of the Arts, Marissa discusses the ins and outs of interior architecture and design with USU alumni and professor of 20 years, Darrin Brooks. Together, they cover the technical aspects of USU's Interior Architecture and Design program (and why it's ranked #7th in the nation), how great design/architecture can facilitate connection, what it means to feed your design soul, and so, so much more. You won't want to miss this jam-packed episode!

Darrin Brooks is a professor of interior design. He has received multiple design commissions, appeared in juried shows, and received prestigious design and service awards. His research at Utah State identifies branding strategies relating to the d\\xe9cor changes in the Oval Office from 1934 to the present. The Caine College of the Arts recognized Brooks as the 2018 \\u201cTeacher of the Year\\u201d and the \\u201cInternational Professor of the Year\\u201d in 2014. His mantra is \\u201cDesign like you give a damn.\\u201d

Brooks is also the owner of Brooks Design Associates, a firm specializing both residential-commercial interior design and both set-costume design for theatre. Before joining the faculty at USU, he owned a high-end residential design firm in Greenwich, Connecticut. He has received numerous awards for his work, including set and costume designs being displayed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. In addition, his work has appeared in various magazines and journals including; Bedroom and Bath, Journal of Interior Design, Sources and Design, Southern Accents, Vermont, and Greenwich magazines.