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
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Creative Conversations: AI on Campus — Your New Design Intern (Sometimes)
Creative Conversations
Zoom
AI on Campus: Your New Design Intern (Sometimes)AI won’t replace designers, but it can replace some of the tedious stuff. Explore practical, ethical, and creative ways to incorporate AI into your workflow—from brainstorming and layout variations to image cleanup and efficiency boosts. We’ll talk prompts, policies, pitfalls, and how to keep the “human” in an AI-suppor…
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Spring 2026 Book Club: Meeting 3
Zoom
UCDA Spring 2026 Book Club Registration for Meeting 3 — March 26, 2026 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 meetings, but it is not required. You must be a current UCDA member to participate in UCDA Book Club. Spring 2…
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Faculty Forum: Rank, Tenure and Promotion
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Faculty Forum
April 10, 2026 : Rank, Tenure and Promotion Join us for a conversation on promotion and tenure. While the process can sometimes feel complex, at its core it’s about demonstrating growth, consistency, and impact. Each faculty member’s path is unique—whether through teaching, research, creative work, or service—but the key is showing how your contributions make a meaningful…
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UCDA JOURNAL
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Meadville Lombard Theological School’s Design Renaissance: Crafting an Inclusive Identity
July 16, 2025At 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 e…
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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 val…
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