UCDA : connecting, inspiring, and supporting a creative community in education
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Help your peers stand out from the crowd

You love the University & College Designers Association (UCDA), for the connections, the programming, and the understanding of the challenges that come with designing in education. Now when you share the love, you’ll get an exclusive, awesome sticker when you refer someone who signs up.* And, if you refer three or more people, you are eligible for a chance to win a conference pass to our annual UCDA Design Conference.

 
*The membership must be for a new member or they must have been lapsed for at least one year.

To help you get started, here are some talking points you can share (copy and paste or edit as you see fit):

Hey colleague! I have been a member of the University & College Designers Association (UCDA) and found it to be helpful and inspiring in my job. I thought you might like to join us. UCDA membership offers you many perks, including access to:

Professional development: UCDA offers designers in education a place to go to be inspired and grow.

Exclusive resources and tools: A members-only resource section that includes Designer magazine, a member directory, and much more, giving you that deep dive into the information you want.

Training and conferences: Take advantage of discounts on upcoming programming, both in-person and virtual, as well as the design awards or apply for a scholarship to attend the UCDA Design Conference on us, this year held in Atlanta, Georgia.

Connections: Through a variety of networking opportunities, including a new mentorship program, a discussion list and a Slack workspace, you’ll be engaging with creative professionals always willing to help and guide each other.

Inspiration: UCDA offers many opportunities for members to stay inspired, including access to Designer magazine, Creative Conversations and more. 

Get started here! And don’t forget to include my name in Section 4 of the Membership Application as your referral, so we both get rewards!

UCDA grows stronger with a larger network—make your referrals now!