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.
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UCDA Events
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Design Faculty Forum
January 2025 Design Faculty Forum
Zoom
Mindfulness—Work-Life Balance The beginning of the year is a natural time to turn our intentions and thoughts to recentering ourselves in mind, body, and spirit. Even though we have flexibility in schedules, and summer months to work on research and practice, educators often struggle with work-life balance as much as any other professional—even more so because the school year can be …
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Creative Conversations
December 2024 Creative Conversation
Zoom
Meet and Greet Join us for a meet and greet with 2025 UCDA board and fellow UCDA members. We look forward to seeing you. Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025 Time: 12 PM - 1 PM (CST) UCDA MEMBERS: FREE | NON-MEMBERS: $15 Registration ends at midnight Wednesday, January 15. When you register, you will receive the Zoom link to this specific event. Please save this link and mark …
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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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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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