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
May 2025 Design Faculty Forum
Zoom
End of the Year Faculty Hangout Join us for a virtual hangout exclusively for design faculty! It’s a relaxed online space to casually connect with colleagues, share ideas, talk about the semester, or just chat about anything design-related. No pressure—just a friendly, laid-back space to unwind and catch up with others in the field. Grab your favorite beverage and snacks, hop online,…
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Creative Conversations
Creative Conversations
Zoom
Accessible Design: Improving the Digital Experience for All Whether you are well-versed in the intricacies of creating accessible PDFs or are completely new to the world of accessible design on the web, join us for this conversation to learn strategies to create a more inclusive digital experience. Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025 Time: 12 PM (CDT) - 1 PM (CDT) UCDA MEMBERS: FREE | NON-MEMB…
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UCDA 2025 Design Education Summit: MINDFUL
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UNC Charlotte
9119 University Rd
Charlotte, North Carolina 28223
UCDA 2025 Design Education Summit May 19-21, 2025 The UCDA Design Education Summit: Mindful is an annual national academic summit designed for design educators and graduate students who are seeking to engage in presenting academic research, pedagogy, and creative projects through peer review, discourse, and presentation. You are invited to join us as we engage in an exchange of ideas…
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UCDA JOURNAL
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The Value and Benefit of Being a UCDA Member
April 15, 2025It is more important and valuable than ever to be an active member of a professional association such as UCDA. Only UCDA offers specific professional development, community, networking, and resources for designers who work in education and for design educators. This article shares in detail the value and importance of being a m…
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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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