UCDA Events

During this two-hour workshop (morning or afternoon options available), participants will have the opportunity to design a unique 6-inch plate while learning the process of cutting and stacking glass, and the fusing process. No experience is needed. Space is limited to only five participants for each …

Join us for the 49th Annual UCDA Design Conference in beautiful Portland, Oregon, where you can take an in-depth look at the issues and trends in design and communication communities, both in and out of educational institutions, and gain inspiration …

MAKE IT, TAKE IT — 3D PRINTING EXPERIENCE AT PROTO BUILDBARHands-on 3D Printing Workshop and Chris Wire of Real Art Enjoy a day of fun, creativity, and learning at Proto Buildbar in Dayton, Ohio. The Workshop will include: 3D Printing …

The 48th Annual UCDA Design Conference provides you an opportunity to get an in-depth look at the issues facing the design and communication communities, both in and out of educational institutions, and gain inspiration for better collaboration. Handcrafted—Whether you create …

VINTAGE NEON Vintage neon—it makes the heart of almost every graphic designer beat a little faster. UCDA is now offering an opportunity for a special talk and tour at the Museum of Neon Art in Glendale, California. Starting in the …

Master printer and shop manager Chris Flynn will lead this hands-on workshop in Photocopier Transfer and Monotype methods. Take part in this exciting collaboration between UCDA and Columbia College Chicago. Learn an imaging technique that can be added to your …

HANDS-ON GLASS BLOWING EXPERIENCE AND JEREMY SLAGLE OF SLAGLE DESIGN Enjoy a day of fun, creativity and learning at Glass Axis in the historic East Franklinton area of Columbus, Ohio! The Workshop will include: A tour of the 12,700 square …

A NOTE FROM THE WORKSHOP HOST As I’m sure all of you know, Santa Rosa and many other nearby communities are experiencing devastating fires. The city of Santa Rosa has been hit especially hard and the museum is on the …

Your community—where you share your common cultural and historical heritage and work toward similar goals. For designers and design educators, the design community fills the role of inspiration, collaboration, friendship, and support. Connect with your community this October in one …

Hands-on Letterpress Class and Communicating Visually with Gen Z Enjoy a day of fun, creativity and learning at Igloo Press in Worthington, Ohio (just north of Columbus). THE WORKSHOP WILL INCLUDE Tour of Igloo’s new modern letterpress facility. Hands-on personalized …