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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Webinar: Wendy Puffer: Shape Campus Identity
webinar
Zoom
Shape Campus Identity: Use Design Thinking to Transform University Narratives Presenter: Wendy Puffer, NCIDQ | CEO, Marion Design Co. Our role as visual communicators shapes campus identity, which in turn influences new student enrollment and current student engagement. In this webinar, Marion Design Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Wendy Puffer will discuss what design thi…
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Creative Conversations
Creative Conversations
Zoom
Partnering with Athletics: Home Run or Strikeout? Athletics is an important part of many colleges and universities, but is often a tricky partnership when it comes to design and branding. In what ways does your office team up with your athletics department to maintain brand consistency? Join us to discuss the ins and outs of athletics branding from mascots to uniforms and more. Date: Thur…
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UCDA Spring 2025 Book Club
Zoom
UCDA Spring 2025 Book ClubRegistration for Meeting 1: March 26, 2025 Dates: March 26, April 9, April 23Time: 11 AM-12 PM (Central) / 12 PM-1 PM (Eastern)Location: Zoom (Virtual). A Zoom Link will be sent via email once you register. UCDA Members only. Registration Ends at midnight (Central) the day before the event. Register for all three UCDA Spring 2025 Book Club mee…
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UCDA JOURNAL
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Daniel Swartz Designs 2024 Member Print
September 28, 2024Daniel Swartz, owner of Indiana-based letterpress design studio Hoosier Type Co., designed the 2024 UCDA Design Conference member print. Hoosier Type Co. produces self-described “small batch and perfectly imperfect” prints, using a variety of typography, custom shapes, and paper to achieve client results. UCDA sat down with …
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2023 UCDA Scholarship Recipients Share Their Stories
August 21, 2024UCDA recognizes the importance of lifelong learning and, as a result, proudly supports members through the dedicated funding of the UCDA Foundation professional development scholarship program. This program provides opportunities for members to attend the UCDA Design Conference or the UCDA Design Education Summit. UCDA talked w…
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