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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Faculty Forum: 2026 Design Education Summit—Horizon: Recap
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Faculty Forum
June 12, 2026: 2026 Design Education Summit—Horizon: 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 2026 Design Education Summit—Horizon. Registration closes June 11 at midnight.
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Webinar: Making Every Page Count — Practical Print Strategies for College & University Magazines
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Zoom
Making Every Page Count: Practical Print Strategies for College & University Magazines Presented by: Chris Cummings, CEO, Cummings PrintingJake Hamel, COO, Cummings Printing College and university magazines carry an important responsibility: they must engage alumni, showcase institutional pride, and make a lasting impression—often while working within tight budgets and rising produc…
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Creative Conversations: Creative Org Charts and the Chaos Between Them
Creative Conversations
Zoom
Creative Org Charts and the Chaos Between ThemWho does what? Who reports to whom? Who’s been remote since 2020 and exists only on Slack? Bring your questions and your organizational quirks to an honest conversation about structuring creative teams in higher ed—roles, responsibilities, communication norms, and the ongoing puzzle of hybrid collaboration. Expect real talk and real s…
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UCDA JOURNAL
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Meadville Lombard Theological School’s Design Renaissance: Crafting an Inclusive Identity
July 16, 2025At a time when many institutions rely on tradition to define their brand, Meadville Lombard Theological School saw an opportunity to do something different—something deeply personal. Their new visual identity, anchored by a honey badger mascot named Theo, isn’t just a logo refresh. It’s a full-on e…
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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 val…
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