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Three ways to register:
1. Call the UCDA Home Office at 615-459-4559.
2. Download a registration form (PDF), complete and mail or fax back to us.
3. Register online at https://ucda.com/event_registration.lasso.
Note: Online registration for UCDA member, partner member, non-member and student conference registration only. Additional events and guest meals must be signed up for through the UCDA Home Office. Emeritus, or daily registrants are unable to register online.
BECOME A SPONSOR OR EXHIBITOR!
Exhibit space this year is again limited, and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Download a prospectus (PDF), complete and mail or fax back to us.
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Friday, October 1
Design Education: Short Presentations Optional Pre-con
Especially for Educators!
- Spend an afternoon with other design educators for a series of peer presentations followed by a panel. Participants will share innovative ideas and welcome your participation in an ongoing dialogue about the critical issues facing the design education community. No cost for design educators to attend. Included in registration fees for non-educators. Pre-registration required and space is limited.
Saturday, October 2
University of Minnesota Day Optional Pre-con ($)
Founded in 1851, the University of Minnesota is a presence throughout the state with five campuses and numerous research and outreach centers. Internationally the University touches every continent, partnering with countries such as China and India to collaborate in the areas of research, education, and business.
The Goldstein Museum of Design at the University of Minnesota is known for strong collections in apparel design, historic costume, textiles, and some decorative arts. A graphic design collection was founded almost 10 years ago by inaugural curator of graphic design professor Steven McCarthy. The works span two-thirds of the twentieth century and include the publications PM (later A-D), Portfolio, Push Pin Graphic, Dot Zero, Octavo, Emigre, Fuse, Zed, News of the Whirled and the exhibitions And She Told 2 Friends and Soul Design. Original artifacts will be on display and Steven McCarthy will discuss their relevance to graphic design history.
Studios in surface design (screen printing and fabric dyeing) and letterpress printing (with hand-set metal and wooden type, and relief blocks) will be accessible for hands-on experiences. Some of the wooden letterforms are well over a century old and are on loan from the Hamilton Wood Type Museum in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. University faculty and students will be on hand. Participants will leave with printed works of their own creation.
Fee: $65. Includes transportation, museum access, hands-on activity with supplies, and boxed lunch. Pre-registration required and space is limited to 40 participants.
Triple Treat: Museum Tour Optional Pre-con ($)
Spend the morning visiting three of Minneapolis' well-known art destinations. Masterpieces at the Minneapolis Institute of Art from every age and culture await your discovery. A collection of more than 70,000 objects makes this museum the most complete artistic and cultural experience in the Upper Midwest.
The Walker Art Center, formally established in 1927, began as the first public art gallery in the Upper Midwest. The museum's focus on modern art began in the 1940s, when a gift from Mrs. Gilbert Walker made possible the acquisition of works by important artists of the day, including sculptures by Pablo Picasso, Henry Moore, Alberto Giacometti, and others.
Located on the grounds of the Walker is the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, the largest urban sculpture garden in the nation. These eleven acres of garden feature over 40 sculptures on permanent view, dating from the early 20th century to the present, varying in size and styles, and highlighted by the Spoonbridge and Cherry.
Fee: $40. Includes transportation and admission to the museums. Pre-registration required and space is limited to 40 participants.
Opening Night Activities and 40th Anniversary Party
Enjoy a reception followed by some exciting presentations, dinner, and the evening's keynote address on 40 years of design, teaching, and inspiration. Following dinner enjoy desserts, dancing and live music as we celebrate UCDA's 40th anniversary! Included in registration fees.
Sunday, October 3
Board Walk, Board Run, or Coffee Talk
Why not enjoy an early start with a walk or run around downtown Minneapolis? Join UCDA leaders, colleagues, and friends for an invigorating beginning to your day Included in registration fees.
More interested in coffee at 7 a.m.? Come join colleagues, friends and UCDA leaders for some down-to-earth coffee talk. Dutch treat.
Silent Auction
Donate an item to the Silent Auction to help build a strong organization. All proceeds support the UCDA Foundation. To donate items, contact the UCDA Home Office at 615-459-4559 or silentauction@ucda.com. Items can be brought to the conference or shipped ahead. Get ready to bid on the unique array of items that will be on display.
Publication Speed Dating Optional Activity ($)
Your intended audience and reader may take just a few seconds to form an opinion when looking at your publication for the first time. Bring a single publication and have the opportunity to have it speed-reviewed by peers, speakers and others during this fast-paced, interactive session. You'll also have the opportunity to review other participants' work as well. Once the speed dating is complete, you'll have an opportunity to mingle for further discussion and networking while enjoying light appetizers.
Fee: $20. Includes reviews and light appetizers. Pre-registration required and space is limited to 40 participants.
Monday, October 4
Vendor Resource Center and Breakfast
The Resource Center includes an exhibition by various companies. Visit with company representatives, get answers to your most pressing questions, and see the latest techniques, products, and services. Included in registration fees.
Topic-Focused Roundtables Optional Activity ($)
Spend time during lunch with like-minded individuals as you discuss topics such as recruitment, magazine design, fundraising, or social media. Dutch treat (from a preset menu).
Pre-registration required and space is limited.
Studio Tours Optional Activity ($)
Find out why Minneapolis is one most creative cities in North America. We'll provide transportation to some of Minneapolis' hottest studios. Fee: $40. Includes tours and transportation.
Pre-registration required and space is limited to 60 participants.
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