UCDA : connecting, inspiring, and supporting a creative community in education

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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  • 2025 Summer Book Club

    2025 Summer Book Club







    UCDA 2025 Summer Book Club Registration for Meeting 2 — July 24, 2025 UCDA Book Club meets virtually over three meetings to discuss a single book. Each meeting has a separate registration form for attendance. For the best experience, we recommend participating in all three book club meetings, but it is not required.  You must be a UCDA member to participate in UCDA Book Club. S…

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  • Design Faculty Forum

    Design Faculty Forum


    August 2025 Design Faculty Forum
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    2025-26 Academic Year Kick-Off Share what you did this summer and your plans for the school year, as well as ideas and suggestions on topics for the upcoming Faculty Forums! DATE: Friday, August 8, 2025 TIME: 11 AM - 12 PM (Central)  UCDA MEMBERS: FREE | NON-MEMBERS: $15   Registration ends at midnight August 7.  

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  • 2025 Summer Book Club

    2025 Summer Book Club







    UCDA 2025 Summer Book Club Registration for Meeting 3 — August 14, 2025 UCDA Book Club meets virtually over three meetings to discuss a single book. Each meeting has a separate registration form for attendance. For the best experience, we recommend participating in all three book club meetings, but it is not required.  You must be a UCDA member to participate in UCDA Book Club. …

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UCDA JOURNAL

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  • Meadville Lombard Theological School’s Design Renaissance: Crafting an Inclusive Identity

    Meadville Lombard Theological School’s Design Renaissance: Crafting an Inclusive Identity


    July 16, 2025

    At a time when many institutions rely on tradition to define their brand, Meadville Lombard Theological School saw an opportunity to do something different—something deeply personal. Their new visual identity, anchored by a honey badger mascot named Theo, isn’t just a logo refresh. It’s a full-on embrace of inclusive design tha…

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  • The Value and Benefit of Being a UCDA Member

    The Value and Benefit of Being a UCDA Member


    April 15, 2025

    It 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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