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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Design Faculty Forum
February 2025 Design Faculty Forum
Zoom
Generative AI and Design Education Join us for a candid exploration of AI usage in design and education, including standards of practice, ethics, processes, triumphs, pitfalls, and the evolving policies that shape its landscape. Come ready to share your experiences with using AI in teaching but also how you are guiding your students in using this technology. Share successes (and failures), or si…
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Creative Conversations
Creative Conversations
Zoom
Get SMART: Professional Goals for 2025 As you settle back into work, what professional goals have you set for the year? Do you plan to learn new software or improve your writing skills? Are you working toward a promotion or job change? Join us to share your goals and learn what intentions others are setting for 2025.We look forward to seeing you. Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025 Time: 12 PM (…
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Design Faculty Forum
March 2025 Design Faculty Forum
Zoom
Rank, Tenure, and Promotion - Part 2 Join us for Part 2 of our discussion on Rank, Tenure and Promotion. We will discuss the many aspects to consider with pursuing the tenure process. Come ready to share your experience and also your questions. We will have several participants who have gone through the process who can lend insight. Register DATE: Friday, March 7, 2025 TIME: 1…
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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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