UCDA Events

Do you have the worst school colors? Do you have a controversial mascot that you’re forced to use? How many colors do you have to work with? What are your struggles with your brand assets? Creative Conversations is a UCDA initiative …

Hindsight is always 20/20, but you shouldn’t have to wait on hindsight. This session is designed to help you prepare and succeed in leadership roles at your organization. As a creative turned manager, Dr. Carrie Phillips faced several struggles when …

How do you manage the ups and downs of being a creative in leadership? How do you still find creative fulfillment when you have to delegate design projects? Come talk—or learn!—about the successes and setbacks of moving into a role …

Join us for an extended creative conversation where we will not only celebrate the triumphs of our greatest holiday card designs but also share those stories of valiant designs that were lost in the trenches of subpar choices. Whether you've …

Join us for a comprehensive recap of the conference, where we’ll delve into the most impactful takeaways that you might have missed. For those fortunate enough to have attended, seize the opportunity to share the moments that left a lasting …

Don’t miss this opportunity to geek out on the tech that fuels your design and marketing success. Join us to learn what software, plug-ins and digital tools your peers can’t live without. Got a secret design weapon? Uncover your hidden …

No topic, just a true get-together! It’s the perfect place for your tackiest holiday sweater and an institutionally-branded mug of egg nog. Creative Conversations is a UCDA initiative set to provide members with opportunities to casually discuss relevant topics that impact …

The UCDA Essential Series are 60- or 90-minute webinars on timely and relevant topics for creative professionals both in and out of the educational arena. We know that learning doesn’t stop. During this time when location-based events are being cancelled, …

New Year, New UCDA: Meet Susan Matherne and the 2024 Board of Directors Kick-off 2024 with us with our first creative conversation of the year and meet our new Executive Director Susan Matherne and the new 2024 Board of Directors. …

Templates: Best Practices for Creating and Using Join us for a vibrant discussion on template creation and best practices in design tools like Canva, Adobe Express, Marq, and more. In a landscape flooded with options, it's often challenging to identify …