Craig Birdsong Professor, Design and Merchandising, 1977 - 2008

In 1977, Craig Birdsong joined CSU as the family housing specialist for Cooperative Extension. He spent 10 years in this role and published more than 50 extension fact sheets related to housing, interior design, and furnishings. In 1986, he transitioned from CSU Extension to interior design resident instruction in the Department of Design and Merchandising, retiring in 2008 after 31 years at CSU.

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2019 Legacies Honoree Video

Watch Craig Birdsong’s Legacies Project video and learn more about his impact at CSU.

Audio Described Version of CHHS ‘Legacies and Leaders Project’ Honoree – Craig Birdsong (best experienced in Chrome)

Honoring Craig's Legacy Craig Birdsong

Craig's Biography

Read Craig’s biography and career history.

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Craig established the Interior Architecture and Design Student Veterans Scholarship Endowment to support student veterans pursuing careers in Interior Architecture and Design at CSU.

Contact Craig

Contact Craig at craig.birdsong@hotmail.com.

Craig Birdsong Photo Album

Craig Birdsong with a colleague in a tuxedo

Craig Birdsong reviewing student work — Interior design faculty review students' first year portfolios to seek the best prepared candidates for admission to the upper level courses.

Craig conducting a student portfolio review

Craig looking at student work in a portfolio review — Interior design faculty review students' first year portfolios to seek the best prepared candidates for admission to the upper level courses.