UCDA inspires designers working in academia in North America and around the world by delivering relevant programming and benefits in a personal and thoughtful way. The organization provides for the professional and personal growth of its members, and advocates for designers’ and educators’ roles within their institution. UCDA works to elevate the importance of design overall.
UCDA: connecting, inspiring, and supporting a creative community in education
UCDA Events
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Creative Conversations
April 2024 Creative Conversation
Zoom
Vendor Vibes: Navigating Outsourcing, Successes, and Lessons Learned This month, we’re diving into the crucial decision of when to outsource and discussing the art of working seamlessly with vendors. Come share your experiences, from the highs of successful partnerships to the valuable lessons learned when things didn't go as planned. How are you leveraging vendors to elevate your projects…
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Design Faculty Forum
May 2024 Design Faculty Forum
Zoom
Beyond Boundaries: Redefining Norms in Design Researchwith Heather Snyder Quinn Design Faculty Forums is a new program specifically created for design faculty. These monthly virtual discussions will cover the most timely and relevant topics influencing design education. For our first UCDA Design Faculty Forum, Assistant Design Professor Heather Snyder Quinn will discuss the origins of research i…
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UCDA Design Education Summit: IMMERSE
May 20-22
Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus
7111 E Tiburon Ave.
Mesa, Arizona 85212
The 19th 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. We are educators and designers, collective and individual, common and uncommon, and average and extraordinary. We are the past a…
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UCDA JOURNAL
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Sustainability Radiates at the University of Waterloo
March 26, 2024At the University of Waterloo, sustainability is a way of life, both on and off campus. Nestled in the heart of Ontario, the renowned institution is dedicated to shaping brilliant minds while also nurturing a greener, more environmentally conscious future. Its commitment to sustainability extends beyond the lecture halls and re…
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Award-winning Boston University’s Creative Team Design with Collaboration, Feedback, and Trust
May 6, 2023Collaboration is essential for successful teamwork. The strength of Boston University’s Marketing and Communications team guides them to trust the creative process while staying focused and organized, understanding their audience, and concentrating on details. Boston University’s School of Public Health “This Year, 2021” magazi…
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