UCDA Events

Join Kedren and Sarah from Work Wisdom to learn about the best practices for building clarity, cohesion, psychological safety and creativity when all communication is virtual. Expounding on their book, Authentic Communication in the Workplace, Kedren and Sarah will share tips …

Join us for an open and honest conversation with Black designers in education. A continuation of our series. Among other topics, this panel will delve further into the importance of mentorship and identity as a Black designer. This free event …

Five UCDA members from various institution types (public, private, large, and small) will answer questions related to the return to campus for students and staff for fall semester. This informative panel discussion will be led by Rick Bailey, principal of RHB, …

Design educators and graduate students—join your colleagues in the 15th annual UCDA Design Education Summit. This national summit for design educators, chairs, and students, continues an ongoing community created specifically for graphic design educators with many opportunities for professional participation …

Take a step back and learn how to speak to your audience, not yourself. Start with determining why your institution is different than your competitors. Attain knowledge of how to craft unique positioning that defines your institution, your core values, …

Learn about the anatomy of MSU Denver’s rebranding effort—one that started with a name change in 2012 and continues today with the launch of a new brand campaign refresh.  Scott and Stacy will show you how research laid the foundation …

Learn what makes a PDF accessible and the best practices in generating and converting existing PDFs to PDF/UA (Universal Accessibility) files. This webinar is at: 2 p.m. Eastern | 1 p.m. Central | 12 noon Mountain | 11 a.m. PacificCustom …

Join us for an open and honest conversation with Black designers in education. Discussions will include what it means to be a Black designer and why there are so few. Among other topics, the panel will address what racism exists …

Part feel-good, part practical, Donna will cover the art and science of storytelling. First, we’ll cover why we, as humans, crave narrative. What it does to our brains, for instance. We’ll explore effective campaigns that span mediums and industries—not just …

When college and university campuses begin to reopen, how is your campus going to be viewed by incoming or returning students, faculty and staff, or the public in general? This session focuses on how to see your campus in a …