BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//Tendenci - The Open Source AMS for Associations//Tendenci Codeba se MIMEDIR//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260504T012907Z ORGANIZER:UCDA Design Education Committee DTSTART:20260508T160000Z DTEND:20260508T170000Z LOCATION:Faculty Forum TRANSP:OPAQUE SEQUENCE:0 UID:uid214@ucda.com DESCRIPTION:--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.\nEvent det ails subject to change. ---\nhttps://www.ucda.com/events/214/\n\nEvent Tit le: Faculty Forum: End of the School Year Faculty Hangout!\nStart Date / T ime: May 08, 2026 11:00 AM US/Central\nLocation: Faculty Forum\nMay 8, 202 6: End of the School Year Faculty Hangout! \nJoin us for a virtual hangout exclusively for design faculty! It&rsquo\;s a relaxed online space to cas ually connect with colleagues, share ideas, talk about the semester, or ju st chat about anything design-related. No pressure&mdash\;just a friendly, laid-back space to unwind and catch up with others in the field. Grab you r favorite beverage and snacks, hop online, and enjoy some community downt ime with fellow faculty!\nRegistration closes May 7 at midnight. \n\n--- T his iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to cha nge. ---\n\n--- By Tendenci - The Open Source AMS for Associations ---\n SUMMARY:Faculty Forum: End of the School Year Faculty Hangout! PRIORITY:5 CLASS:PUBLIC BEGIN:VALARM TRIGGER:-PT30M ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Reminder END:VALARM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260504T012907Z ORGANIZER: DTSTART:20260519T070000Z DTEND:20260522T065959Z LOCATION:University of Nevada, Las Vegas TRANSP:OPAQUE SEQUENCE:0 UID:uid202@ucda.com DESCRIPTION:--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.\nEvent det ails subject to change. ---\nhttps://www.ucda.com/events/202/\n\nEvent Tit le: UCDA 2026 Design Education Summit: Horizon\nStart Date / Time: May 19, 2026 00:00 AM US/Pacific\nLocation: University of Nevada, Las Vegas\nGoog le\nhttp://maps.google.com/maps?q=4505+S.+Maryland+Pkwy,Las Vegas,Nevada,8 9154\n\nForecast\nhttp://www.weather.com/weather/monthly/89154\n\nUCDA 202 6 Design Education Summit: Horizon\n\nExpanding boundaries, exploring new possibilities.\nThe horizon represents both a limit and a possibility&mdas h\;a boundary that invites us to imagine what lies beyond. &ldquo\;Horizon &rdquo\; serves as a metaphor for exploring the future of design education , envisioning the possibilities that await us, and preparing for tomorrow& rsquo\;s challenges.\nIn design research and pedagogy, looking toward the horizon means embracing a forward-thinking approach. It encourages us to i nvestigate emerging trends, speculate on the future of technology and soci ety, and equip the next generation of designers with the tools and mindset s to navigate an ever-evolving world. Whether it&rsquo\;s addressing the i mplications of artificial intelligence, envisioning sustainable futures, o r fostering global collaboration, the horizon reminds us to stay curious a nd proactive.\nLas Vegas, with its reputation as a city of innovation and reinvention, provides a fitting backdrop for this exploration. Hosting the UCDA Design Education Summit at UNLV offers participants the chance to en gage in forward-looking discussions and activities that challenge conventi onal ideas and expand the boundaries of design education. Through thought- provoking presentations, hands-on workshops, and inspiring dialogues, we a im to ignite conversations that shape the trajectory of our discipline.\nJ oin us in Las Vegas as we gaze toward the horizon, discovering new perspec tives and opportunities to redefine design education and research for the future.\n\nEvent Registration\n\n\n\nRATES(all prices USD)\nTrust Us (Nov. 1&ndash\;Jan. 30)\nEarly Bird(Jan. 31&ndash\;Apr. 1)\nStandard(Apr. 2&nda sh\;May 15)\n\n\nUCDA Member\n$195\n$245\n$295\n\n\nNon-Member\n$245\n$295 \n$345\n\n\nUCDA Student Member*\n$100\n$125\n$150\n\n\n\n*If you are a st udent but not a UCDA member, we recommend that you join UCDA at the Studen t Rate of $25 before registering for the event to receive the best rate an d the benefits of a 12-month UCDA membership. \nNOT A UCDA MEMBER? JOIN NO W FOR DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION!\nRegistration CancellationsSee UCDA Cancell ation Policies\n\nEvent Location\n\nThe University of Nevada, Las Vegas is a doctoral degree-granting institution with more than 30,000 students and nearly 4,000 faculty and staff, and has earned the nation&rsquo\;s highes t recognition for both research and community engagement from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. UNLV offers a broad range of respected academic programs and is committed to recruiting and retaining t op students and faculty, educating the region&rsquo\;s diverse population and workforce, driving economic activity, and delivering high-quality heal thcare to Southern Nevadans. \nLocated in the heart of Las Vegas, UNLV&rsq uo\;s campus is blocks away from the neon lights of the Vegas strip and a short drive from the breathtaking scenic views of Red Rock Canyon, Lake Me ad, and the Hoover Dam. \nLearn more at unlv.edu.\n\nTravel &\; Lodging \n\nLodging\nHyatt Place Las Vegas is ideally located near the UNLV campus , the Thomas &\; Mack Center, and the Las Vegas Strip. Enjoy a wide arr ay of activities and attractions, including the High Roller observation wh eel and Downtown Container Park shopping mall, on the doorstep.Convenientl y located just minutes from Harry Reid International Airport, arrivals and departures are quick and easy for your Vegas stay. (Please note: The hote l does not offer airport shuttle service.)\nYour stay includes:\n\nComplim entary Breakfast served buffet-style: Mon.-Fri., 6:30&ndash\;9 a.m.\; Sat .-Sun., 7&ndash\;10:00 a.m. \nComplimentary Wi-Fi\nAccess to pool and fit ness center \n$20 Daily Parking \n\nBook with our UCDA discounted hotel ra te! $126/night, May 18-21Rooms are also available for Sun., May 17, and Fr i., May 22, at a rate of $189/night.\nStandard rates apply outside of thes e dates. To receive the discount and ensure a room, your reservations must be received by the hotel before Friday, Apr. 17, 2026, and booked directl y with the Hyatt Place Las Vegas using the booking link below. \nUCDA Hyat t Place Las Vegas booking portal\nYour hotel stay is not included in the c onference registration fee. Attendees are responsible for making their own reservations. \nInsider tip: Book your room and flight early!\nRoom block s may fill before the hotel deadline and have sold out in recent years, so please make your reservation immediately to ensure availability and the d iscounted rate.\nAir Travel\nThe nearest airport to UNLV is Harry Reid Int ernational Airport (LAS), located just 2 miles from campus. The airport of fers extensive domestic and international flights, making it a convenient option for travelers. From the airport, UNLV is accessible by taxi, ridesh are, shuttle, or a short drive.\nBy Car\nUNLV is easily accessible by car via major highways, including Interstate 15 and Interstate 215. The univer sity is located near the Las Vegas Strip, with clear signage leading to ca mpus. \n\nABSTRACTS - CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS\nThe Call for Abstracts is NOW CLOSED\nThere are five (5) formats: Presentation, Panel, Poster, Workshop, and Graduate Student Presentations\n\n\n\nTYPE\nDURATION\nDESCRIPTION\n\n \nPresentation\n30-minute\n20-minute session with 10-minute Q&\;A\n\n\n Panel\n60-minute\n40-minute session with 20-minute Q&\;A\n\n\nWorkshop\ n60-minute\n60-minute hands-on type workshop\n\n\nPoster\nOn-going\n90-min ute reception, displayed during the summit\n\n\nGraduate StudentPresenatio n\n30-minute\n20-minute session with 10-minute Q&\;A\n\n\n\n \nCall for Abstracts Information &\; Specifications\nCall for Abstracts Entry For m\nThe call for proposals will open on Dec. 19, 2025, and close on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 (Extended to Friday, Feb. 20, 2026). Presenters will be no tified in March 2026. The event schedule and featured speakers will be ann ounced in late April 2026. \n\nStudent Poster Competitions Call for Entrie s - NOW OPEN!\n\n\n\n\n\nStudent Poster Chairperson &\; JudgeRyan Slone Assistant Professor, University of Arkansas.\n\n\nThe UCDA Student Poster Competition complements the Design Education Summit. The competition provi des an outlet for undergraduate and graduate students to design an origina l poster for print or online use. This year, the student poster initiative theme is Horizon. Students should explore what the horizon represents&mda sh\;both a limit and a possibility&mdash\;a boundary that invites us to im agine what lies beyond. We welcome entries submitted as part of a class as signment or as independently generated work. Students will receive a Digit al Award Certificate designating their award. There is currently no moneta ry award.\nSUBMISSIONS OPEN: JANUARY 2026\nSUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: APR. 30, 2026\nInformation and Specifications\nUndergraduate Poster Submission Form \nGraduate Poster Submission Form\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT SCHEDULE (Tentative)\nP reliminary Schedule. Subject to change. Attendees will receive a final sch edule via Event Micro-Website and Event Program. \nTUESDAY, MAY 19\n8:00 a .m.Onsite RegistrationUNLV Student Union\n8:00-9:00 a.m.Coffee and Morning SnacksUNLV Ballroom\n9:15-9:45 a.m.Summit Kick-OffUNLV Ballroom\n9:45-10: 45 a.m. Keynote: Sheharazad Fleming, Executive Creative Director/Californi a DreamerUNLV Ballroom\n11:15-11:45 a.m.Paper Presentations - Group 1UNLV Student Union\n[1.1] Non-Western Graphic DesignRon Alabanza, Bridgewater C ollegeTess Dean, Bridgewater CollegeAmir Suboh, Bridgewater CollegeKiya Wh itaker, Bridgewater College\n[1.2] Primarium: A Collaborative Research Pla tform for Handwriting, Typography, and Educational PracticeJosé\; Sc aglione, TypeTogether\n[1.3] A Pilot Study: Look into LLM-augmented User R esearch in UX Design EducationNan Hu, Central Connecticut State University \n12:00-1:45 p.m.Lunch RoundtablesUNLV Ballroom\n2:00-2:30 p.m.Paper Prese ntations - Group 2UNLV Student Union\n[2.1] Designing Place-Based Environm ental Stories with ARRiva Nayaju, Auburn UniversityCourtney Windham, Aubur n University\n[2.2] The Process is the Project: Teaching A Participatory A pproachRachel Herring, Rochester Institute of Technology\n[2.3] AI Is Chan ging UX. Are We Teaching It?Mira Jung, Kansas State UniversitySang Lee, Dr ake UniversityAaron Yang, Iowa State University\n2:45-3:45 p.m.Panel and W orkshops - Group 3UNLV Student Union\n[3.1] PANEL: Designing for Care: Tea ching Health with ResponsibilityBree McMahon, University of ArkansasDr. Ra chael Paine, Virginia TechYvette Shen, The Ohio State UniversityKimberly M itchell, University of Tennessee Knoxville\n[3.2] WORKSHOP: From Empathize to Examine: INTEGRATING IDENTITY AND BIAS INTO DESIGN THINKING PEDAGOGYAn drea Hempstead, Texas A&\;M University - Corpus Christi\n[3.3] WORKSHOP : High-Tech &\; Low-Tech SymbolsJenny Kowalski, Lehigh University\n4:00 -4:30 p.m.Paper Presentations - Group 4UNLV Student Union\n[4.1] Toward th e Horizon: Design as Mediative Intelligence Between Complexity and Coheren ceJinsook Kim, Georgian Court University\n[4.2] Mickey&rsquo\;s Ten Comma ndments: Leveraging Disney Imagineering Thinking in the ClassroomDave Gott wald, University of Idaho\n[4.3] Serious Play: Teaching Strategy Through G ame DesignAbby Guido, Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Temple Univers ity\n[4.4] Slow Concepting Meets Rapid Prototyping: A Framework for Specul ative IdeationIsabel Bo-Linn, Portland State University\n4:45-5:15 p.m.Pap er Presentations - Group 5UNLV Student Union\n[5.1] Augmented Reality as a Tool for Community-Driven Historical Storytelling: Expanding the Horizon of Design EducationMarjan Khatibi, San Jose State UniversitySamira Shiride vich, University of North Carolina at Charlotte\n[5.2] Four Dimensions of Trace: A Methodology of Process and TimeTracey Ullom, Portland Community C ollege and Portland State University\n[5.3] Making Beyond the Prompt: AI a nd Student-Authored DesignBrandon Olsen, Iowa State University\n[5.4] Desi gn Education at the Intersection of Campus and Community: How Investing In Community-Centered Student Work Creates Lasting Town-Gown ReturnsMatthew Leech, James Madison UniversityAmanda Leech, President and CEO - United Wa y of Central Shenandoah Valley\n5:30-7:30 p.m.Poster Presentations and Ope ning ReceptionUNLV Student Union\n[P.1] Beyond the Horizon: Augmented Real ity as a Bridge Between Legacy and the Future of Design EducationSamira Sh iridevich, University of North Carolina at Charlotte\n[P.2] Designing Tact ile CommunicationJenny Kowalski, Lehigh University\n[P.3] Interpretive Wan dering: Disciplinary Drift in Emergent DesignAllen Sayegh, Harvard Graduat e School of DesignBen Kazer, Harvard Graduate School of DesignEric Rannest ad, Harvard Graduate School of Design\n[P.4] Redesigning Contested Symbols : Historical Awareness in Visual Communication EducationDo Gyun Kim, Purdu e University\n[P.5] Command+g Design Lab: A Student-Led Design Studio Expa nding the Boundaries of Design EducationKeli DiRisio, Rochester Institute of Technology\n[P.6] Convenience and Criticality in Design Education: A.I. Gaby Herná\;ndez, University of Arkansas\n[P.7] Applying Graphic Des ign and Landscape Architecture Methodologies to Visualize Water Usage and FlowEugene Park, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities\n[P.8] Scanning the Horizon: Observations from visiting design programsLorrie Frear, Rochester Institute of Technology\n[P.9] Designing Beyond the Degree: A Life-Integr ated Framework for Design EducationChristina Carrasquilla, Arizona State U niversity\n[P.10] What&rsquo\;s Next on the Horizon?!Carol Fillip, Rochest er Institute of Technology\n[P.11] Persona.exe: Analyzing Decision‑Makin g Through Interactive Story PathwaysHang Yuan, University of Southern Indi ana\n[P.12] Typography for Sustainability: The Daily Drop Cap Project as a Tool for SDG EngagementSamira Shiridevich, University of North Carolina a t Charlotte\n \nWEDNESDAY, MAY 20\n8:00 a.m.Onsite RegistrationUNLV Studen t Union\n8:00-9:00 a.m.Coffee and Morning SnacksUNLV Ballroom\n9:00-9:15 a .m.Opening RemarksUNLV Ballroom\n9:15-10:00 a.m.Keynote: Debra Satterfield , Design Researcher/EducatorUNLV Ballroom\n10:15-10:45 a.m.Paper Presentat ions - Group 6UNLV Student Union\n[6.1] Tactile Horizons: 3D Printing in G raphic Design EducationHairi Han, Benedictine University\n[6.2] A Global A pproach to Typography: Introducing Multilingual Scripts in Beginning Desig n CoursesAnna Jordan, Rochester Institute of TechnologyAisha AlNouri, Roch ester Institute of TechnologyUnika Dhakhwa, Rochester Institute of Technol ogyJatin Joshi, Rochester Institute of Technology\n[6.3] Welcome to the DI SCO: Spaceships as a Gateway to Inclusive DesignLynn Priestley, University of PittsburghDr. Jessica FitzPatrick, University of Pittsburgh\n[6.4] Rei magining Design Critique as an Inclusive Learning PracticeSang Eun Lee, Dr ake UniversityMira Jung, Kansas State University\n11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.Wor kshops - Group 7UNLV Student Union\n[7.1] STUDENT WORKSHOP: Resume Writin gbenjie wilhem, Arizona State University\n[7.2] WORKSHOP: Who Owns the Alg orithmKevin Ward, The Ohio State UniversitySa&scaron\;a Crkvenja&scaron\;, WPP Media\n[7.3] WORKSHOP: SOUND IN FORM ::: INQUIRY ·\; INTUITION ·\; PURPOSEFUL PLAYMario F. Bocanegra Martinez, Auburn UniversityRiv a Nayaju, Auburn University\n[7.4] WORKSHOP: Let&rsquo\;s Play (-Doh!): A Model for Analog Practice in Design EducationAriel Romero, University of A rkansas - Fayetteville\n12:15-1:45 p.m.Lunch RoundtablesUNLV Ballroom\n2:0 0-2:30 p.m.Paper Presentations - Group 8UNLV Student Union\n[8.1] Bridging Graphic and Industrial Design Perspectives in UX Education: Extending Stu dent Thinking to Product and Spatial ExperiencesSang-Duck Seo, University of Nevada Las VegasYeongwook Shin, Auburn University\n[8.2] Teaching at th e Threshold: m(other)ing and the Pedagogy of In-Between StatesBree McMahon , University of ArkansasMeaghan Dee, Virginia Tech\n[8.3] Typo/Graphic Pat tern Workshop: Teaching Typographic Form through Surface Pattern DesignAnn a Jordan, Rochester Institute of Technology\n[8.4] Reclaiming Narratives f or the Futures We Build: Technology Empowered Storytelling as a Pedagogica l FrameworkNadia Issa, University of Arkansas\n2:45-3:45 p.m.Panel and Wor kshops - Group 9UNLV Student Union\n[9.1] PANEL: Permission to Play: RECLA IMING EXPERIMENTATION ON THE DESIGN HORIZONAndrea Hempstead, Texas A&\; M University - Corpus ChristiGrace Hamilton, Assistant Professor of Graphi c Communications, CUNY Baruch CollegeMeghan Kelly, Associate Professor of Textile Design, Thomas Jefferson UniversityMallory Kimmel, Visiting Assist ant Professor of Foundations, Lehigh UniversityTing Zhou, Assistant Profes sor of Digital Media &\; Design, University of Connecticut\n[9.2] WORKS HOP: Neurodiversity By Design: Incorporating Accessible Practices in to De sign EducationAna Farnham, George Mason University\n[9.3]WORKSHOP: Futures Literacy: Speculating Beyond the NowHelen Maria Nugent, California Colleg e of the Arts\n[9.4]WORKSHOP: Life-Integrated Learning: Designing for the 60-Year Creative CareerChristina Carrasquilla, Arizona State University\n4 :00-4:30 p.m.Paper Presentations - Group 10UNLV Student Union\n[10.1] Towa rd Supportive Care: Designing an AI-Driven UX Platform for Anxiety Managem ent in Women Undergoing Thyroid Cancer TreatmentSousan Samanifar, Universi ty of Arkansas\n[10.2] Hidden in Plain Sight: Designing Wearable Safety fo r Queer CommunitiesLilly White, University of Arkansas\n[10.3] Design For Healing: Exploring how the use of interactive media in biophilic design ca n support human well-beingGregory Adjei Darteh, University of Arkansas\n[1 0.4] Gatebreaking: Dossier as Design ArtifactChristina Singer, University of North Carolina at Charlotte\n4:45-5:15 p.m.Paper Presentations - Group 11UNLV Student Union\n[11.1] Service Learning for Enterprise Software: Par tnering Interaction Design Students with University Information Technology Dave Gottwald, University of Idaho\n[11.2] Crafting Voice: Artificial Inte lligence&rsquo\;s Role in Reshaping Design Writing PracticesKatie Krcmarik , Illinois State University\n[11.3] Leadership by Design: Building Layered Leadership Pipelines in Undergraduate ProgramsAudra Rygh, Liberty Univers ityStacy Cannon, Liberty University\n[11.4] The Medium is the Menace: Crea tive Courage Through the Storm of SlopDavid Kasparek, Messiah University\n \nTHURSDAY, MAY 21\n8:00 a.m.Onsite RegistrationUNLV Student Union\n8:00- 9:00 a.m.Coffee and Morning SnacksUNLV Ballroom\n9:00-9:45 a.m.Closing Rem arks &\; 2027 Sneak PeekUNLV Ballroom\n10:00-10:30 a.m.Paper Presentati ons - Group 12UNLV Student Union\n[12.1] Design Across Disciplines: Naviga ting Collaboration, Community, and Complexity in Design EducationSamira Sh iridevich, University of North Carolina at Charlotte\n[12.2] Beyond the Cu rriculum: Strategic Event Platforms for the Future of Design EducationPatr ick Finley, Iowa State University\n[12.3] Preparing Designers for a Succes sful Career in a World with AIAaron Neeley, Truman State University \n10:4 5-11:15 a.m.Paper Presentations - Group 13UNLV Student Union\n[13.1] Sense -Making in Design: Immersive Experience PedagogyDiana Rubi, University of ArkansasMairi Morassut, University of Arkansas\n[13.2] From Form to Meanin g: A Participatory, AI-Supported Framework for Teaching Composition in Des ign EducationNarges Sedaghat, East Carolina University\n[13.3] Coding Lite racy in the Era of AI: What Do Designers Need to Know?Megan Asbeck, SUNY B rockport\n11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.Paper Presentations - Group 14UNLV Student Union\n[14.1] Subtexting: Teaching Semiotics Through EmojiBryan Satalino, Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Temple University\n[14.2] Understand ing UX Design Position Requirements from Job Postings: An AIAssisted, Prom pt-Based ApproachAaron Zhenhua Yang, Iowa State University\n[14.4] From Cl ient to User: Design Empathy in the ClassroomDave Gottwald, University of Idaho\n12:15-1:45 p.m.Lunch RoundtablesUNLV Ballroom\n2:00-2:30 p.m.Paper Presentations - Group 15UNLV Student Union\n[15.1] Typography as Voice: Te aching Speculative Futures Through TypeAndrea Hardin, University of Arkans as\n[15.2] AI as Collaborator, Not Creator: Teaching Strategic AI Integrat ion in Design EducationMarwa Elkashif, Wartburg College\n[15.3] Structured Uncertainty: Process, Exploration, and the Formation of Creative Voice in Time-Based MediaBrandon Olsen, Iowa State University\n[15.4] Revising a d esign program: Looking to the HorizonNeil Ward, Drake University\n2:45-3:4 5 p.m.Workshops - Group 16UNLV Student Union\n[16.1] Workshop: MERGING OF HORIZONS: HYBRID COLLAGEPouya Jahanshahi, Oklahoma State University\n[16.2 ] Workshop: Crossing the Horizon: Building True Vectors, Critiquing Pseudo -Vectors, and Reclaiming AI DesignsScott Vayakone, Gardner-Webb University \n[16.3] Workshop: Civic Reactivation: Joy as Resistance Through Embodied MakingVicki Meloney, Kutztown UniversityDoris Palmeros, University of the Incarnate Word\n4:00-4:30 p.m.Paper Presentations - Group 17UNLV Student U nion\n[17.1] The Ghost in the Machine: Redefining Human Agency in Automate d DesignEric Jackson, Middle Tennessee State University\n[17.2] Canceled F onts: Teaching Type History HonestlyDave Gottwald, University of Idaho\n[1 7.3] From Approval to Action: A Road Map for Implementing a UX Design Cert ificate Program at a Four-Year Comprehensive UniversityNan Hu, Central Con necticut State University\n4:30-5:00 p.m.Closing GatheringUNLV Ballroom\nC ontact\nFor questions about the event, contact UCDA Education Director Mic hael Clayton at education@ucda.com.\n \n\nFor questions or help with event registration, contact UCDA at info@ucda.com.\n \n\n\nDesign Education Sum mit Chairs\n\n\n\n\n\nCHAIRSang-Duck Seo, Ph.D.Professor, Graphic Design & amp\; MediaDepartment of ArtUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas\n\n\n\nCO-CHAI RAbby GuidoAssociate Professor &\; ChairDesign and Illustration Departm entTyler School of Art and ArchitectureTemple University\n\n\n\nHOSTMichae l FongAssociate Professor, Graphic Design &\; MediaDepartment of ArtUni versity of Nevada, Las Vegas\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n--- This iCal file does *NOT * confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---\n\n--- By Tend enci - The Open Source AMS for Associations ---\n SUMMARY:UCDA 2026 Design Education Summit: Horizon PRIORITY:5 CLASS:PUBLIC BEGIN:VALARM TRIGGER:-PT30M ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Reminder END:VALARM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260504T012907Z ORGANIZER: DTSTART:20260521T170000Z DTEND:20260521T180000Z LOCATION:Zoom TRANSP:OPAQUE SEQUENCE:0 UID:uid225@ucda.com DESCRIPTION:--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.\nEvent det ails subject to change. ---\nhttps://www.ucda.com/events/225/\n\nEvent Tit le: Creative Conversations: Affinity Suite vs. Adobe — Choose Your Fight er\nStart Date / Time: May 21, 2026 12:00 PM US/Central\nLocation: Zoom\nA ffinity Suite vs. Adobe: Choose Your FighterWhether you&rsquo\;re Team Ado be, Team Affinity, or Team &ldquo\;Please Stop Changing the Interface,&rdq uo\; this one&rsquo\;s for you. We&rsquo\;ll compare features, compatibili ty, and the shifting landscape of design software on campus. Share your su ccess stories, your pain points, and your tips for working across platform s without losing your mind (or your file formats).\nThursday, May 21, 2026 Noon&ndash\;1:00 p.m. (CST)\nUCDA MEMBERS: FREE | NON-MEMBERS: $15\n\nRegi stration ends at midnight the day before the event. When you register, you will receive the Zoom link to this specific event. Please save this link and mark your calendar. \n\nNot a member or let your membership lapse? Ren ew or Join Now.\n\n--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Even t details subject to change. ---\n\n--- By Tendenci - The Open Source AMS for Associations ---\n SUMMARY:Creative Conversations: Affinity Suite vs. Adobe — Choose Your Fighter PRIORITY:5 CLASS:PUBLIC BEGIN:VALARM TRIGGER:-PT30M ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Reminder END:VALARM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260504T012907Z ORGANIZER:UCDA Design Education Committee DTSTART:20260612T160000Z DTEND:20260612T170000Z LOCATION:Faculty Forum TRANSP:OPAQUE SEQUENCE:0 UID:uid215@ucda.com DESCRIPTION:--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.\nEvent det ails subject to change. ---\nhttps://www.ucda.com/events/215/\n\nEvent Tit le: Faculty Forum: 2026 Design Education Summit—Horizon: Recap\nStart Da te / Time: Jun 12, 2026 11:00 AM US/Central\nLocation: Faculty Forum\nJune 12, 2026: 2026 Design Education Summit&mdash\;Horizon: Recap\nWhether you attended this year's Design Education Summit or not, you will benefit fro m attending this month's session which will recap the event. Come ready to share your favoriate parts and takeaways from the 2026 Design Education S ummit&mdash\;Horizon.\nRegistration closes June 11 at midnight. \n\n--- Th is iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to chan ge. ---\n\n--- By Tendenci - The Open Source AMS for Associations ---\n SUMMARY:Faculty Forum: 2026 Design Education Summit—Horizon: Recap PRIORITY:5 CLASS:PUBLIC BEGIN:VALARM TRIGGER:-PT30M ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Reminder END:VALARM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260504T012907Z ORGANIZER: DTSTART:20260618T170000Z DTEND:20260618T180000Z LOCATION:Zoom TRANSP:OPAQUE SEQUENCE:0 UID:uid226@ucda.com DESCRIPTION:--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.\nEvent det ails subject to change. ---\nhttps://www.ucda.com/events/226/\n\nEvent Tit le: Creative Conversations: Creative Org Charts and the Chaos Between Them \nStart Date / Time: Jun 18, 2026 12:00 PM US/Central\nLocation: Zoom\nCre ative Org Charts and the Chaos Between ThemWho does what? Who reports to w hom? Who&rsquo\;s been remote since 2020 and exists only on Slack? Bring y our questions and your organizational quirks to an honest conversation abo ut structuring creative teams in higher ed&mdash\;roles, responsibilities, communication norms, and the ongoing puzzle of hybrid collaboration. Expe ct real talk and real solutions from folks doing it every day.\nThursday, June 18, 2026Noon&ndash\;1:00 p.m. (CST)\nUCDA MEMBERS: FREE | NON-MEMBERS : $15\n\nRegistration ends at midnight the day before the event. When you register, you will receive the Zoom link to this specific event. Please sa ve this link and mark your calendar. \n\nNot a member or let your membersh ip lapse? Renew or Join Now.\n\n--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm regi stration.Event details subject to change. ---\n\n--- By Tendenci - The Ope n Source AMS for Associations ---\n SUMMARY:Creative Conversations: Creative Org Charts and the Chaos Between Them PRIORITY:5 CLASS:PUBLIC BEGIN:VALARM TRIGGER:-PT30M ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Reminder END:VALARM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260504T012907Z ORGANIZER: DTSTART:20260716T170000Z DTEND:20260716T180000Z LOCATION:Zoom TRANSP:OPAQUE SEQUENCE:0 UID:uid227@ucda.com DESCRIPTION:--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.\nEvent det ails subject to change. ---\nhttps://www.ucda.com/events/227/\n\nEvent Tit le: Creative Conversations: Creativity on a Shoestring — Design Under Co nstraints\nStart Date / Time: Jul 16, 2026 12:00 PM US/Central\nLocation: Zoom\nCreativity on a Shoestring: Design Under ConstraintsTight budgets? S hort timelines? Limited staff? Welcome to higher ed! Join a candid discuss ion on making magic with fewer resources&mdash\;prioritization strategies, creative hacks, time-saving systems, and real examples of doing a lot wit h a little. Let&rsquo\;s celebrate the scrappy brilliance that keeps our c ampuses looking good.\nThursday, July 16, 2026Noon&ndash\;1:00 p.m. (CST)\ nUCDA MEMBERS: FREE | NON-MEMBERS: $15\n\nRegistration ends at midnight th e day before the event. When you register, you will receive the Zoom link to this specific event. Please save this link and mark your calendar. \n\n Not a member or let your membership lapse? Renew or Join Now.\n\n--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---\n\n--- By Tendenci - The Open Source AMS for Associations ---\n SUMMARY:Creative Conversations: Creativity on a Shoestring — Design Under Constraints PRIORITY:5 CLASS:PUBLIC BEGIN:VALARM TRIGGER:-PT30M ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Reminder END:VALARM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260504T012907Z ORGANIZER:UCDA Design Education Committee DTSTART:20260807T160000Z DTEND:20260807T170000Z LOCATION:Faculty Forum TRANSP:OPAQUE SEQUENCE:0 UID:uid216@ucda.com DESCRIPTION:--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.\nEvent det ails subject to change. ---\nhttps://www.ucda.com/events/216/\n\nEvent Tit le: Faculty Forum: 2026-27 Academic Year Kick-Off\nStart Date / Time: Aug 07, 2026 11:00 AM US/Central\nLocation: Faculty Forum\nAugust 7, 2026: 202 6-27 Academic Year Kick-Off\nPlease note this in on the first Friday of th e month.\nShare what you did this summer and your plans for the school yea r, as well as ideas and suggestions on topics for upcoming Faculty Forums! \nRegistration closes August 6 at midnight. \n\n--- This iCal file does *N OT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---\n\n--- By Te ndenci - The Open Source AMS for Associations ---\n SUMMARY:Faculty Forum: 2026-27 Academic Year Kick-Off PRIORITY:5 CLASS:PUBLIC BEGIN:VALARM TRIGGER:-PT30M ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Reminder END:VALARM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260504T012907Z ORGANIZER: DTSTART:20261104T060000Z DTEND:20261108T055959Z LOCATION:Kansas City TRANSP:OPAQUE SEQUENCE:0 UID:uid231@ucda.com DESCRIPTION:--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.\nEvent det ails subject to change. ---\nhttps://www.ucda.com/events/231/\n\nEvent Tit le: 2026 UCDA Design Conference: Duality\nStart Date / Time: Nov 04, 2026 00:00 AM America/Chicago\nLocation: Kansas City\nJoin us in Kansas City, M issouri, for the 56th annual UCDA Design Conference: November 4-7, 2026.\n The creative world has been reshaped by the rise of AI-driven tools, chall enging the balance between authenticity and the expectation to rapidly cre ate. As these technologies become embedded in everyday workflows, question s around authorship, originality, and creative voice are more pressing tha n ever. This year&rsquo\;s conference theme, Duality, invites us to explor e how creatives are navigating this shift: embracing new tools while striv ing to preserve the human perspective that gives our work meaning.\nKansas City, Missouri, serves as the host city for this year&rsquo\;s conference . Located near the geographic center of the continental United States, it symbolically divides the country into two regions. This sense of duality i s further reflected in the metro area&rsquo\;s unique position spanning tw o cities&mdash\;with the same name&mdash\;across two states. In addition t o its thematic relevance, Kansas City offers strong access to local design talent and convenient travel options for attendees from both the East and West Coasts.\nBenefits of Attending\nEach year, the UCDA Design Conferenc e brings together designers, educators, communicators, and students to con nect, learn, and get inspired. It&rsquo\;s your chance to dive into the la test design and communication trends&mdash\;especially those that matter m ost in higher education&mdash\;and explore what&rsquo\;s happening across the broader design world. You&rsquo\;ll walk away with fresh ideas, creati ve energy, and new ways to collaborate. Plus, it&rsquo\;s a great opportun ity to grow your skills, meet new people, and be part of a vibrant, suppor tive professional community.\n\nProgramming\nThe 2026 UCDA Design Conferen ce will offer a mix of mainstage presentations and breakout sessions desig ned to inform, inspire, and energize. Our programming will focus on four k ey areas: Technology, Inspiration, Professional Practice, and Education&md ash\;each curated to meet the needs of creatives working in and around hig her education.\n\nTechnology: Stay on top of the latest tools, trends, and tech shaping the design world. Whether you&rsquo\;re exploring new softwa re, discovering how emerging technologies impact your institution, or prep aring for what&rsquo\;s next, these sessions are designed to keep you info rmed and adaptable.\nInspiration: These sessions are all about sparking cr eativity and shifting perspectives. You&rsquo\;ll leave feeling refreshed, recharged, and ready to see your work&mdash\;and the world&mdash\;through a new lens.\nProfessional Practice: Dig into practical, hands-on learning designed to boost your everyday work. You&rsquo\;ll find &ldquo\;how-to&r dquo\; sessions, skill-building workshops, and advice on everything from c ommunication and ethics to time management, freelancing, and career growth .\nEducation: Tailored for design educators and lifelong learners alike, t hese content-rich sessions cover topics like research, pedagogy, curriculu m development, and more. Whether you&rsquo\;re on a tenure track or expand ing your design expertise, these sessions offer valuable insight and suppo rt.\n\nIn addition to sessions, we&rsquo\;ll celebrate outstanding work at the UCDA Design Awards Show, host the always-popular Publications Swap Sh op, celebrate creative excellence with the Krider Prize winner, get into f riendly bidding wars during the UCDA Foundation Silent Auction, and make p lenty of space for networking and casual connection throughout the event. Plus, our Expo provides the perfect opportunity to connect directly with t he vendors, sponsors, and professionals who support your work.\nWho Should Attend\n\nDesign and communication professionals at all levels of their c areers from all departments within universities and colleges\nDesigners in communications professions who work in other sectors\nDesign educators an d design students\nNewcomers to the profession\nCreatives who would like t o connect with their peers across the country\nCompanies that would like t o build business relationships with our attendees\n\nUse our Convince Your Boss letter template to advocate for your professional development by att ending the UCDA Design Conference.\n\n \nRegistration\nNew lower rates for 2026! You asked, we listened. We've adjusted conference registration rate s to help ease the burden on shrinking budgets. \nRegistration opens May 1 . Join UCDA to qualify for member pricing!\n\n\n\nUCDA Conference PassNove mber 4&ndash\;7, 2026\nEarly BirdMay 1&ndash\;June 30\nStandardJuly 1&ndas h\;Sept. 30\nLateOct. 1&ndash\;Oct. 31\n\n\nUCDA Member Professional \n$65 0\n$800\n$1,000\n\n\nNon-Member Professional \n$850\n$1,000\n$1,200\n\n\nU CDA Member Faculty\n$500\n$500\n$500\n\n\nNon-Member Faculty\n$650\n$650\n $650\n\n\nUCDA Member Student \n$250\n$250\n$250\n\n\nNon-Member Student \ n$300\n$300\n$300\n\n\nUCDA Emeritus Member\n$500\n$500\n$500\n\n\n\nUCDA Event Cancellation PolicyUCDA Inclusiveness, Code of Conduct, and Anti-har assment Policy\nProfessional Development Scholarships\nUCDA recognizes the importance of lifelong learning and supports members through the UCDA Fou ndation&rsquo\;s professional development scholarship program. This progra m provides opportunities for members to attend the UCDA Design Conference. This year, the UCDA Foundation is supporting two scholarships: Profession al Development and Elevating Black Voices in Design.\n\nApplication deadli ne is June 30. For more details, visit the UCDA Professional Scholarships web page.\n\nPreliminary Schedule\nSubject to change. Speaker and session details will be announced soon.\n\n\n\n\n\nWEDNESDAY, NOV. 4\n10:00 a.m.&n dash\;3:00 p.m. Registration3:00&ndash\;4:00 p.m.Netorking Reception4:00&n dash\;5:30 p.m. Conference Opening Remarks &\; Mainstage Presenation5:3 0&ndash\;6:30 p.m. UCDA Design Awards Presentation6:30&ndash\;8:00 p.m. UC DA Design Awards Opening &\; Reception\n\n\nTHURSDAY, NOV. 5\n8:30&ndas h\;9:30 a.m. Breakfast on Your Own9:30&ndash\;10:45 a.m.Mainstage Presenta tion\n11:00 a.m.&ndash\;12:00 p.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions12:00&ndash \;2:00 p.m.Lunch on Your Own\n2:00&ndash\;3:00 p.m. Concurrent Breakout Se ssions\n3:00&ndash\;5:00 p.m. Vendor Expo\n\n\nFRIDAY, NOV. 6\n8:30&ndash\ ;9:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast Included in registration\n9:00&ndash\;10: 30 a.m.Mainstage Presentation\n11:00 a.m.&ndash\;12:00 p.m.20x20 Presentat ions\n12:00&ndash\;2:00 p.m.Lunch on Your Own12:15&ndash\;12:45 p.m.Public ations Swap Shop2:00&ndash\;3:00 p.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions4:30&nda sh\;5:30 p.m. Mainstage Presentation4:30&ndash\;5:30 p.m. Closing Remarks\ n\n\nSATURDAY, NOV. 7\n8:30&ndash\;9:30 a.m. Breakfast on Your Own9:30&nda sh\;11:00 a.m.Concurrent Workshop and Breakout Sessions\n11:30 a.m.&ndash\ ;2:00 p.m.Offsite to Crown Center\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nKansas City, Missou ri\nKansas City is one of America&rsquo\;s most unexpectedly vibrant creat ive capitals. Sitting at the heart of the nation, KC is effortlessly acces sible from every direction.\nKansas City&rsquo\;s cultural credentials are anything but flyover. The city boasts more fountains than Rome and more b oulevard miles than Paris, but its greatest arteries pulse through one of the most concentrated corridors of art and design education in the country . The 2026 UCDA Design Conference takes place steps away from the Nelson-A tkins Museum of Art, the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Kansas City Art Institute &mdash\; one of the nation&rsquo\;s premier colleges o f art and design.\nGallery-hop between world-class collections, then lose yourself in the independent studios, bookshops, and coffee houses that lin e the surrounding streets. Kansas City&rsquo\;s famed barbecue, celebrated restaurant scene, and legendary jazz heritage give every evening its own distinct flavor.\nLearn more at visitkc.com.\nConference Site\nProgramming and events for the 2026 Design Conference will take place across multiple venues in and around the city&rsquo\;s famed Country Club Plaza neighborh ood. You&rsquo\;ll be steps from the premier shopping and dining district, as well as the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and the Nelson-Atkins Mu seum of Art. \nOur UCDA &ldquo\;home base&rdquo\; will be located in the c onference hotel, the Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza. Here, you&rs quo\;ll find our registration and info desk as well as the 2026 UCDA Desig n Awards Show, which will be on view throughout the conference. We&rsquo\; ll gather for mainstage presentations, breakout sessions, and workhops on the campus of the Kansas City Art Institute, just a short walk from the ho tel. Our final mainstage session of the conference will be held in the his toric Atkins Auditorium at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. \n\n\nTravel & amp\; Lodging\nConference Hotel: Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza44 45 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64111\nThe Kansas City Marriott Country Cl ub Plaza sits at the center of one of the city&rsquo\;s most culturally ri ch neighborhoods. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, the Kemper Museum of Co ntemporary Art, and the Kansas City Art Institute are all just steps away. The iconic Country Club Plaza is within easy walking distance, featuring upscale dining, boutique shopping, and vibrant nightlife. For those lookin g to explore further, the free KC Streetcar stops just outside the hotel, connecting guests effortlessly to downtown Kansas City and beyond.\n\nUCDA Discounted Hotel Rate: $169 per nightRate available Monday, November 2, t o Saturday, November 7. Book now to secure your discounted room at the Kan sas City Marriott Country Club Plaza!\n\nStandard rates apply outside of t hese dates. To receive the discount and ensure a room, your reservations m ust be received by the hotel before September 27, 2026, and booked directl y with the Marriott Country Club Plaza. Book your room now. \nYour hotel s tay is not included in the conference registration fees, and you are respo nsible for making your own reservations. The room block may fill before th e hotel deadline, so please make your reservation early to ensure availabi lity and the discounted rate.\nAir TravelKansas City International Airport (MCI) offers direct flights from major cities across the country &mdash\; making it one of the most convenient regional airports in the Midwest. Re cently transformed by a stunning new terminal that opened in 2023, MCI gre ets travelers with a modern, stress-free experience from the moment they l and. The airport is a 30-minute drive from the conference hotel, making ar rival and departure a seamless part of your Kansas City experience. \n\n20 26 Krider Prize Winner Astha Thakkar\nKrider Prize for Creativity\nCreated in 2009, the Krider Prize for Creativity honors creative excellence where ver it may be found. Recognizing that inspiration can come from a broad ra nge of fields and experiences, the Krider Prize honors and showcases the a ccomplishments of standout creatives and serves as a source of inspiration and motivation for conference attendees.Named in honor of John A. Krider, a UCDA founding member and advocate for creativity in design, the Krider Prize is a key component of the annual UCDA Design Conference. Learn more about the Krider Prize and past recipients.\n\n\nUCDA Design Awards Show \ nThe 2026 UCDA Design Awards Show will feature the winning entries from th is year&rsquo\;s design competition. Winning entries are recognized during a Mainstage presentation, followed by the opening of the awards show, whi ch will be on view throughout the conference.\nFor more than 50 years, the UCDA Design Awards competition has recognized the best in exceptional des ign and creative work as part of our mission to promote design excellence, support educational institutions, and drive the exchange of ideas and inf ormation relating to the unique role creatives play in education and the w orld.\nThe UCDA Design Awards are judged by a hand-picked panel of peer ju rors composed of designers, design educators, photographers, and illustrat ors working in or doing a significant portion of their work for educationa l institutions&mdash\;they understand the environments in which you create .\nThe 2026 UCDA Design Awards call for entries is open now! Learn more an d enter your best work.\nView the gallery of the 2025 winners.\nUCDA Found ation Silent Auction \nSupport professional development in design by parti cipating in the UCDA Foundation Silent Auction. Held during the conference , the auction raises funds for scholarships that help members&mdash\;both new and long-standing&mdash\;attend the event.\nBring your donation with y ou to the conference or send it ahead. Popular items include member-made a rtwork, unique collectibles, and locally inspired treasures from the host city. All proceeds go directly to supporting UCDA and its mission to advan ce designers in education. Donate or bid to make a meaningful impact while celebrating creativity!\nLearn more about the UCDAF Silent Auction. \n\n\ nVendor Expo\nThe Vendor Expo is a highlight of the UCDA Design Conference , giving attendees a dedicated opportunity to connect directly with vendor s and learn about their products and services related to printing, paper, digital solutions, and other tools essential to marketing, communications, and design work. The Expo is designed to provide ample time for attendees to visit with vendors and explore topics relevant to producing high-quali ty design and communications work. Attendees will also have the opportunit y to view exhibitors&rsquo\; products and walk away with inspiring physica l samples to spark creativity back home.\nExhibitor and Sponsorship Opport unities\nShowcase your product or service and build business relationships with creative professionals working in education. Connecting with our gro up of influencers and decision-makers is the best way to connect your comp any with educational institutions and move your brand forward.\nThere are multiple levels of sponsorship opportunities. For more information, contac t UCDA Executive Director Katharine McCann (katharine@ucda.com) and UCDA S ponsorship Director Stephen Russell (sponsorship@ucda.com). \n\nConference Chair and Co-Chair\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSergio SolorzanoConference Ch air Graphic Designer, California Institute of Technologyssolorza@caltech.e du\n\n\nKelly McMurrayConference Co-Chair Founder &\; Creative Director , 2communiqué\;kelly@2communique.com\n\n\n\n\nGet Involved! Join the design conference committee or the on-site volunteer team.To join the des ign conference committee, contact UCDA Membership Directors Leslie Ehler a nd Alex Parsons at membership@ucda.com. \n\nSpecial AccommodationsIf you r equire special accommodations, please get in touch with the UCDA office at info@ucda.com or 615-459-4559.Cancellation PolicyPlease review the UCDA C ancellation Policy for details on registration cancellation, refunds, or t ransfers. \nHotel photos courtesy of Marriott Kansas City Country Club Pla za. Kansas City photos courtesy of Visit Kansas City.\n\n--- This iCal fil e does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---\n\n --- By Tendenci - The Open Source AMS for Associations ---\n SUMMARY:2026 UCDA Design Conference: Duality PRIORITY:5 CLASS:PUBLIC BEGIN:VALARM TRIGGER:-PT30M ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Reminder END:VALARM END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR