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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Creative Conversations
Creative Conversations
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A Few of My Favorite (Productivity) Things How do you keep track of projects and prioritize tasks? Do you require a sophisticated system of apps and reminders? Or does the simple handwritten to-do list suffice? Gather your favorite tools and come ready to share your favorite strategies for setting yourself up for success. Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025 Time: 12 PM (CDT) - 1 PM (CDT) …
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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
August 2025 Design Faculty Forum
Zoom
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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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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