Amy Cox

Amy Cox is an Associate Professor in the Department of Art, Architecture & Design and serves as the Associate Dean for the College of Arts & Sciences at Harding University, where she has been a faculty member since 2001. She holds professional certifications including NCIDQ and is an active member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC).

Education:

• M.F.A. in Collaborative Design, John Brown University
• M.B.A., Harding University

Her research and professional work focus on interior architecture, human-centered design, and design education, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and environmental stewardship. She integrates business principles into design practice, reflecting her dual academic background.

Amy Cox has held leadership roles including Program Director of Interior Architecture and Design, Chair of her department, and Past President of the Faculty Leadership Council. She contributes to regional and national professional communities through service on design boards and presentations at IDEC conferences.

Professional Affiliations:

• American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
• Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC)
• Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ certified)

She is actively involved in university governance through service on committees such as Environmental Stewardship, Undergraduate Affairs, and the Faculty Constitution and Bylaws Advisory Sub-Committee. Her community engagement includes design projects in Searcy and across Arkansas.