Interior Designer Barry Dixon Speaks At USU Visiting Artist Program

Utah State University’s Caine School of the Arts and its Visiting Artist Program present a lecture by interior designer Barry Dixon. The free event is open to the public and is Wednesday, April 11, at 4:30 p.m. in the Eccles Science Learning Center Auditorium.

 

Dixon will present “Everything New is Old Again,” a discussion of how and why venerable styles boomerang through time, said Darrin Brooks, a faculty member in USU’s Interior Design program.

 

Believing that the core of good design lies in what is appropriate for the context, Dixon has become one of the nation’s most sought designers. For the fourth consecutive year, “House Beautiful” identified him as one of America’s top designers. His work is featured frequently in numerous publications, including “Traditional Home,” “Southern Accents” and “House Beautiful.”

 

Brooks said Dixon has built an impressive resume that includes private residences and commercial projects nationwide. He has received accolades from regional and national organizations and in the media.

 

During his presentation at USU, Dixon will use images of recently completed and soon to be seen projects. He will discuss the balance and influence of old and new in the classic interior. He will share tips, tricks and suggestions for the practicing interior designer.

 

“The goal will be to challenge the individual designer to rethink the obvious while exploring the not so obvious — the myriad subtleties that may tie seemingly disparate elements into a harmonious, tethered aesthetic,” Brooks said.

 

For questions about Dixon’s visit or the Interior Design Program at USU, contact Brooks at (435) 797-1559.

 

 

Contact: Darrin Brooks (435) 797-1559, darrin.brooks@usu.edu