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Available for adjunct teaching, guest lectures, curriculum development, workshops, and design-thinking instruction in online and in-person settings.
Courses Taught:
Courses Taught:
Introduction to Residential Drafting
House Planning
Advanced Kitchen and Bath Design
American Housing
Textbook: Design Basics, Pentak/Lauer
Introduction to Design for Consumers
Created a new course, Introduction to Design for Consumers, that was subsequently adopted into the department curriculum- then supported additional instructors in delivering the course, extending its impact beyond the initial development and implementation. The course is a multidisciplinary lecture course introducing design thinking, human-centered design, and foundational design principles to students from diverse academic backgrounds.
Topics covered: Design Thinking, Design Process, Creativity, Cultural Impact on Design, Form/Function, Design Methodology, Principles and Elements of Design, Understanding the Consumer, and more.
Areas of Expertise:
Areas of Expertise:
Culture and Design
Design Thinking/Design Process
Design Principles and Elements
Human Factors in Design
NKBA Design Standards
Kitchen and Bath Planning
Residential Drafting: Hand Drawing & CAD
American Architectural Styles
Cabinet Design
About Cassidy:
About Cassidy:
Design educator, industry leader, and multidisciplinary design professional with 20+ years of experience spanning residential design, interior design, construction, entrepreneurship, and higher education. Combines extensive professional practice with university-level teaching experience, including curriculum development, course creation, and mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students. Developed and launched a multidisciplinary design-thinking course that became a permanent component of the academic curriculum, helping students from diverse disciplines apply design principles to real-world challenges. Experienced teaching in lecture, studio and online environments, fostering critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and applied learning. Brings a unique perspective that bridges design theory and professional practice, with expertise in design processes, consumer-centered design, project management, collaboration, and industry engagement. Passionate about preparing students for successful careers through innovative instruction, mentorship, and experiential learning.
M.S. Residential Environments and Design, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
NKBA Endorsed Design Program Graduate
20 Year Professional Design Career: Business Development Manager, Lead Designer, Selections Coordinator
B.A. Religious Studies, Minor: Sociology, The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA
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