Carl-Matthews

Carl-Matthews is the Department Head and Professor of Interior Design at the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design, University of Arkansas. He joined in 2012, leading a department with 9 faculty and 280 students. His research focuses on gender and identity in interior design, with teaching emphasizing adaptive reuse and preservation. Notable projects include revitalization plans for Hot Springs, Pine Bluff (Arkansas), Detroit (Michigan), and Phnom Penh (Cambodia), culminating in an award-winning project in Phnom Penh.

• Education: B.S. Interior Design, Oklahoma State University (1983); M.S. Interior Design, Pratt Institute (1993).
• Prior Experience: Associate Professor at University of Texas at Austin, 10-year tenure at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and commercial design practice in NYC/Chicago.

His work bridges academic and applied design, emphasizing community impact through projects like the LEED Gold-certified Vol Walker Hall renovation. The Fay Jones School is nationally ranked and recognized for sustainable design innovations.