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We hope you had a wonderful experience at the UCDA Creative Summit! The UCDA Creative Summit is just one of the many programs and benefits offered by UCDA. Learn more about UCDA below.
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Use discount code CS50 to save $50 on your UCDA membership registration (Professional, Faculty, or Corporate). This code is valid until May 31, 2023 and will not be honored for Retired or Student memberships.
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The University & College Designers Association supports and recognizes all you do to create every day.
We know what working in education is about. A UCDA membership provides you with a forum for new ideas, new perspectives on the design industry, professional development opportunities, and access to a large network of creative professionals spanning North America and around the world.
We’re your people. Join us. Join UCDA.
There’s no better time than now to join us.
UCDA creates community for creative professionals in education by delivering relevant programming and benefits in a personal and inspirational way. Drawing energy from its members, UCDA provides personal and professional growth opportunities, advocates for designers and educators, and works to elevate the importance of design overall.
Grow with us.
UCDA offers professional development specific to professionals at educational institutions. The association is run by creatives employed at or doing work for universities and colleges; they’re tuned in to what you’re looking for, what you struggle with, and what inspires you. UCDA programming, including the UCDA Design Conference, the competitive UCDA Design Awards and show, webinars, and workshops, is built specifically with you in mind. UCDA also has a special focus on design educators, the UCDA Design Education Summit.
Connect with us.
UCDA has amazing networking opportunities, both in-person at our conference and workshops, or virtually through our UCDA Creative Summit and Creative Conversations. With all these options, you'll be able to connect with 500+ members who all work in the same realm as you. Other benefits include an email-powered discussion list, a members-only Slack workspace, a book club, and a mentorship program.
Become inspired by us.
Need a creative spark? UCDA’s Designer magazine is written and produced with the help of UCDA members and volunteers and features pertinent and entertaining articles. Creative Conversations are online sessions that cover relevant topics chosen by UCDA members, and allow for candid, casual discussion.
Exchange resources with us.
We'll keep you connected. From fonts and paper to free online course lists and job postings, UCDA offers design resources you’ll find invaluable. There’s also a “members only” section that dives a little deeper, including design examples of style guides, alumni magazines, department policies and guidelines, and more. Our monthly UCDA Insider e-newsletter includes job postings, reminders, and industry-trending news. Members share their knowledge, expertise, or inspiration through the online UCDA Journal.
Know your value with us.
UCDA members receive free programming throughout the year as well as discounts on fee-based programming, including the UCDA Design Conference, design competition, workshops, and webinars. Membership is already a smoking good deal, but these discounts make it even more worthwhile. We value our members and encourage engagement—whether it’s attending our programming, providing content, or volunteering for a committee role or greater.