UCDA Events

Three generations of humans have now been molded into results-oriented workers who cannot mess up, and therefore may never innovate either. Shared software, skills, and experiences equal no surprises. Surrounded by the unwavering, reliable results made possible by a machine, …

Tis the season of thankfulness. As you reflect on the past year, what are you most grateful for in your work life? Is it a person? An app? Maybe software? An inspiring project? Come share what has helped you the …

Come party with us! Creative Conversations would like to invite you to join us in some holiday festivities and talk about anything and everything. Come wearing your tackiest holiday accessories and pick out (or create) the tackiest holiday backdrop. The …

In March of 2020, when everything was starting to lock down across the post-secondary sector in North America, Toronto’s York University decided to invest in updating, modernizing and future-proofing its brand platform. Dominic Ayre, Partner & Creative Director at Hambly …

It’s no secret that the past few years have been difficult and likely life-altering for most of us. With big changes and new struggles, finding your spark can be a challenge. Join us as we kick off the new year …

As designers, we all work with photography. It’s probably the best way to quickly tell the story of your institution and showcase the culture of your campus. But, as designers, we’re not all photographers, nor do we work with them …

Everyone benefits from accessible design. From curb cuts to captions, things that make the world accessible for people with disabilities have benefits for all users. To make the digital and physical worlds of tomorrow accessible to all people, today’s design …

Alumni magazines can be the project that never ends for many university and college designers, especially if you don’t have an effective workflow. In this creative conversation, come ready to share your best strategies for an efficient magazine process: where …

We all have designs that we’re proud of, or work that taught us a lesson—either personal or professional! Join us for a show-and-tell style conversation around these example pieces. We want to see what work stands out to you and …

In a digital-first world, social media is one of the first places users will encounter your brand. How can we make sure our graphics actually reflect that brand and put our best foot forward on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook? Sponsored …