UCDA inspires designers working in academia in North America and around the world by delivering relevant programming and benefits in a personal and thoughtful way. The organization provides for the professional and personal growth of its members, and advocates for designers’ and educators’ roles within their institution. UCDA works to elevate the importance of design overall.
UCDA: connecting, inspiring, and supporting a creative community in education
UCDA Events
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Design Faculty Forum
June 2025 Design Faculty Forum
Zoom
Design Education Summit Recap Whether you attended this year's Design Education Summit or not, you will benefit from attending this month's session which will recap the event. Come ready to share your favorite parts and takeaways from the 2025 Design Education Summit—Mindful. DATE: Friday, June 6, 2025 TIME: 11 AM - 12 PM (Central) UCDA MEMBERS: FREE | NON-MEMBERS: $15…
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Creative Conversations
Creative Conversations
Zoom
Campus Signage: Finding Your Way Do prospective students and visitors struggle to decipher the outdated signage on your campus? Or is your university the easiest place in your city to navigate? Join us for a discussion on all things signage—from wayfinding to building directories and every (direction) in between. Discuss strategies for updating, improving, and designing consistent an…
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Creative Conversations
Creative Conversations
Zoom
A Few of My Favorite (Productivity) Things How do you keep track of projects and prioritize tasks? Do you require a sophisticated system of apps and reminders? Or does the simple handwritten to-do list suffice? Gather your favorite tools and come ready to share your favorite strategies for setting yourself up for success. Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025 Time: 12 PM (CDT) - 1 PM (CDT) …
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UCDA JOURNAL
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The Value and Benefit of Being a UCDA Member
April 15, 2025It is more important and valuable than ever to be an active member of a professional association such as UCDA. Only UCDA offers specific professional development, community, networking, and resources for designers who work in education and for design educators. This article shares in detail the value and importance of being a m…
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Daniel Swartz Designs 2024 Member Print
September 28, 2024Daniel Swartz, owner of Indiana-based letterpress design studio Hoosier Type Co., designed the 2024 UCDA Design Conference member print. Hoosier Type Co. produces self-described “small batch and perfectly imperfect” prints, using a variety of typography, custom shapes, and paper to achieve client results. UCDA sat down with …
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