UCDA Events

Inspiration can fuel your imagination, spark the next big idea, or be the catalyst to respond to change. But for that to happen, we need to allow ourselves the time to discover, create, and connect. The 2021 UCDA Creative Summit—spanning …

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 August 2020, the Ontario College of Art and Design University (OCAD) hired five Black tenure-track faculty members through a cluster hiring initiative to help diversify the department and the university. Please join us as four of those faculty members …

Today's design problems are more complex, more uncertain, and more demanding of knowledge and skills that surpass the traditional content of design education. In employment projections, professional assignments, and interest from interdisciplinary research teams we see a shift in the …

How are you effectively brainstorming while working remotely? What works for your team? Come and share your ideas with other UCDA members, and maybe learn a tip or two that you can use!   If you are willing, have photos …

An overview of the design life of Scott Fuller, starting from early childhood, to getting evicted and building a studio out of the back of an old sign shop. TONS of practical knowledge and lessons that accompany a range of …

Join UCDA members Gina Gray and Amy Drill for an 8-week book discussion around Find Your Artistic Voice, a book by past conference speaker and honorary member Lisa Congdon. Are you like us and bought the book (or meant to buy …

Here is what conference attendees thought of the first Virtual UCDA Design Conference originally held October 11-13, 2020: “What an amazing and overwhelming (in a good way) time! This was my first UCDA conference (and certainly not my last).” “(While) …

The holidays are upon us which means the ever cherished holiday card. Let’s come together and regale each other with tales of triumph, defeat, or just plain silliness when it comes to your institution's holiday card.  Did you have to design …

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we’d like to invite you to join us for our first ever informal chat via Zoom to share what your silver linings have been during the COVID-19 pandemic. Have you found that working from home has made you more …