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
April 2025 Design Faculty Forum
Zoom
Show and Tell: Design Education Research & Practice (w/ a 2025 Design Education Summit Preview) Join us for a low-key virtual gathering where design faculty can casually showcase their current work or research. It’s a fun way to share what you’ve been working on, get feedback, and see what others are up to. Think of it as a creative exchange in a relaxed, supportive environment…
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Spring 2025 Book Club
UCDA Spring 2025 Book ClubRegistration for Meeting 2: April 9, 2025 Dates: March 26, April 9, April 23Time: 11 AM-12 PM (Central) / 12 PM-1 PM (Eastern)Location: Zoom (Virtual). A Zoom Link will be sent via email once you register. UCDA Members only. Registration Ends at midnight (Central) the day before the event. Register for all three UCDA Spring 2025 Book Club meet…
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Creative Conversations
Creative Conversations
Zoom
Uncharted Territory: Navigating AI in Design Back by popular demand! Join us for another candid exploration of Generative AI usage in design. We will discuss standards of practice, ethics, processes, triumphs, pitfalls, and evolving policies. Come ready to share your groundbreaking successes (and failures), or simply to glean insight into the expanding usage of Generative AI in design. Da…
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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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