Artist, Dr. Marlo Ransdell
Professor - FSU Studio D
Marlo Ransdell is a designer, maker, and associate professor at Florida State University, specializing in design education and the creative process. She oversees Studio D: Design and Fabrication Lab, supporting undergraduate and graduate furniture design and prototyping for the Department of Interior Architecture and Design. As Director, Ransdell teaches furniture design courses, curates gallery shows such as “Digital Fabrication: The Flat Pack” and “processing…”, and mentors graduate students on thesis and research. She is an executive member of the Council on Research and Creativity, presents and publishes internationally, and has received the IDEC Best Paper Award and Ralph Prize Stair Award for Innovative Education. The Quilted History project marks a transition from traditional textile art to a large-scale wooden installation. It reimagines classic quilt blocks as three-dimensional, durable structures, highlighting their intricate patterns, vibrant colors, and geometric designs. This reinterpretation enhances the narrative by emphasizing the lasting importance of quilt motifs while exploring innovative spatial and material dimensions. The project demonstrates how traditional patterns can be transformed into contemporary art forms, fostering community engagement and artistic exploration.
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