Education
Ph.D. Design and Human Environment – Cultural and Historic Aspects of the Near Environment, Oregon State University
M.S. Interior Design, Oregon State University
B.S. Art, emphasis on painting, Oregon State University
Area of Expertise
Dr. Kathryn Burton seeks meaning-full relationships in and between design, color, art, history, and architecture. At any intersection of these is found a better interior design solution.
An artist first, Dr. Burton has enjoyed looking at her research through artist eyes. She has studied historic architecture with special attention paid to the aesthetics of sacred spaces. Knowledge of the ideas and designs of the past and their contextual occurrence and recurrence informs and makes richer the ideas and designs of today. She looks forward to further research into the influence of culture and society on historic and contemporary design.
Studio courses with Dr. Burton involve exploration, experimentation and cross-functional play. She has co-authored a paper on creativity and foresees further study in this area as well.
It is her goal and passion to help students understand the psycho-social impact of “good” design – how to recognize it, appreciate it and be willing to delve deeper into its impetus.
Classes
ID 125: Design Foundations
ID 230: History of Interiors and Furniture I
ID 375: Residential Interior Design Studio
