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Diane Bender

Assoc Professor
Faculty
TEMPE Campus
Mailcode
1605
Assoc Professor
Faculty
TEMPE Campus
Mailcode
1605
Assoc Professor
Faculty
TEMPE Campus
Mailcode
1605
Assoc Professor
Faculty
TEMPE Campus
Mailcode
1605
Biography
Diane M. Bender combines her education and practical experience from multiple design disciplines (Interior Design, Facility Management, and Landscape Architecture) to bring a unique perspective to teaching and research. Formerly a faculty member at Michigan State University, Bender continues to provide highly specialized technology instruction to students and practicing professionals, in classroom settings, online learning environments, and professional consultation with The Design School at Arizona State University.
Dr. Benders research involves the implementation of technology in design practice and pedagogy. Principle areas of concern include the integration of online education methodologies in design education, the impact of technology on the interview process in the related design fields, and the creation and effective assessment of digital portfolios in architecture and design. Recent publications have been in the Journal of Interior Design and Journal of Building Information Modeling. Bender is also an active member of the professional design community.
Education
- Ph.D. Human Environment (Design and Managment), Michigan State Unviersity
- M.A. Design and Facilities Management, Michigan State Unviersity
- B.A. Interior Design (Summa Cum Laude), Michigan State Unviersity
Research Interests
Dr. Benders research involves the implementation of technology in design practice and pedagogy. Principle areas of concern include the integration of online education methodologies in design education, the impact of technology on the interview process in the related design fields, workplace learning strategies, and the creation and effective assessment of digital portfolios in architecture and design. Recent publications have been in the Journal of Interior Design and Journal of Building Information Modeling. The second edition of her college textbook entitled "Design portfolios: Moving from traditional to digital" was released in 2012.
Courses
Spring 2019 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
INT 121 | Intro Cmptr Modl-Interior Dsgn |
INT 123 | Introduction to CAD and BIM |
DSC 599 | Thesis |
Fall 2018 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
INT 121 | Intro Cmptr Modl-Interior Dsgn |
INT 381 | Preinternship Seminar |
INT 484 | Internship |
INT 598 | Special Topics |
DSC 599 | Thesis |
Summer 2018 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
INT 484 | Internship |
INT 584 | Internship |
Spring 2018 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
INT 121 | Intro Cmptr Modl-Interior Dsgn |
INT 123 | Introduction to CAD and BIM |
INT 590 | Reading and Conference |
EPD 799 | Dissertation |
Fall 2017 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
INT 121 | Intro Cmptr Modl-Interior Dsgn |
INT 381 | Preinternship Seminar |
INT 484 | Internship |
INT 598 | Special Topics |
EPD 799 | Dissertation |
Spring 2017 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
INT 121 | Intro Cmptr Modl-Interior Dsgn |
INT 123 | Introduction to CAD and BIM |
DSC 592 | Research |
EPD 792 | Research |
Fall 2016 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
INT 121 | Intro Cmptr Modl-Interior Dsgn |
INT 381 | Preinternship Seminar |
INT 484 | Internship |
INT 598 | Special Topics |
DSC 599 | Thesis |
EPD 792 | Research |
Fall 2015 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
INT 121 | Intro Cmptr Modl-Interior Dsgn |
INT 381 | Preinternship Seminar |
INT 484 | Internship |
INT 494 | Special Topics |
INT 598 | Special Topics |
Summer 2015 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
INT 484 | Internship |
Spring 2015 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
INT 121 | Intro Cmptr Modl-Interior Dsgn |
INT 123 | Cmptr-Aided Desgn-Built Envirn |
INT 499 | Individualized Instruction |
Fall 2014 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
INT 121 | Intro Cmptr Modl-Interior Dsgn |
INT 381 | Preinternship Seminar |
INT 484 | Internship |
INT 494 | Special Topics |
INT 598 | Special Topics |
Summer 2014 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
INT 484 | Internship |