UCDA Events

One thing we’ve learned through UCDA is there is no such thing as a perfect organizational chart in higher ed! Institutions are uniquely structured and, as designers, we tend to be curious about where our counterparts are on theirs and …

In this digital media 101 discussion, we will distill all online media options to help identify where you need to be speaking to potential students. At the end of the discussion, you will have a practical understanding of which paid …

Tamar will discuss how her life-long passions for travel, collecting, pop culture, and polka dots have inspired her artistic practice. She will present her artwork, collections, photography, and anything else that makes her happy. This 60-minute webinar is at: 2 …

We all know that working in higher education comes with unique challenges and roadblocks. Your school colors might evoke feelings that are incongruent with the message you’re trying to deliver. You might have colleagues or bosses who are difficult to …

End the academic year with an immersive experience that will ignite your creative spark and provide the hands-on programming sure to enhance your professional career and stretch your creative mindset. The Create & Capture Workshops held in Lancaster, Pennsylvania will …

The 17th annual UCDA Design Education Summit is a national summit for design educators, chairs, and students, and continues an ongoing community created specifically for graphic design educators with opportunities for professional participation and development.   As we face all possible futures, design educators are …

There are a few recurring topics in the UCDA discussion list that deserve a spotlight. Join us for an in-depth conversation surrounding all things software! Come tell us about how you store your assets and share them as needed. Talk …

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 …

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 UCDA Creative Summit—spanning two …

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 …