UCDA Events

February 13, 2026: Developing a Research Agenda Ever wondered how to turn your creative practice or personal curiosities into a meaningful research path? Join us for an engaging conversation about clarifying the distinctions between practice-based and scholarly research within the …

Accessibility, But Make It CreativeDesigning for everyone doesn’t mean designing less—it means designing smarter. Join fellow campus creatives to unpack practical accessibility strategies, tools, and workflows that keep your work compliant and compelling. From color contrast to alt text to …

UCDA Spring 2026 Book Club Registration for Meeting 1 — February 26, 2026 UCDA Book Club meets virtually over three meetings to discuss a single book. Each meeting has a separate registration form for attendance. For the best experience, we recommend …

UCDA Spring 2026 Book Club Registration for Meeting 2 — March 12, 2026 UCDA Book Club meets virtually over three meetings to discuss a single book. Each meeting has a separate registration form for attendance. For the best experience, we recommend …

March 13, 2026: Scholarship - Publish or Perish Join us for our conversation on Publish or Perish. The phrase has long been part of academic life, but it’s really about how we share ideas, advance knowledge, and build professional credibility. …

AI on Campus: Your New Design Intern (Sometimes)AI won’t replace designers, but it can replace some of the tedious stuff. Explore practical, ethical, and creative ways to incorporate AI into your workflow—from brainstorming and layout variations to image cleanup and …

UCDA Spring 2026 Book Club Registration for Meeting 3 — March 26, 2026 UCDA Book Club meets virtually over three meetings to discuss a single book. Each meeting has a separate registration form for attendance. For the best experience, we recommend …

April 10, 2026 : Rank, Tenure and Promotion Join us for a conversation on promotion and tenure. While the process can sometimes feel complex, at its core it’s about demonstrating growth, consistency, and impact. Each faculty member’s path is unique—whether …

2026 UCDA Creative Summit Tuesday, April 14 & Wednesday, April 15, 2026 The 2026 UCDA Creative Summit is a two-day virtual event providing inspiration to refill your creative fuel tank. Programming is curated to spark your imagination and facilitate ideas …

Flip the Script: Digital Flipbooks That Don’t FlopLove them or hate them, digital flipbooks aren’t going anywhere. Let’s chat about how to make them purposeful, engaging, and—dare we say—delightful. We’ll cover UX considerations, accessibility pitfalls, best practices, and when a …