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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  • Creative Conversations: Affinity Suite vs. Adobe — Choose Your Fighter

    Creative Conversations: Affinity Suite vs. Adobe — Choose Your Fighter
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    Affinity Suite vs. Adobe: Choose Your FighterWhether you’re Team Adobe, Team Affinity, or Team “Please Stop Changing the Interface,” this one’s for you. We’ll compare features, compatibility, and the shifting landscape of design software on campus. Share your success stories, your pain points, and your tips for working across platforms without losing your mind (or yo…

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  • Faculty Forum: 2026 Design Education Summit—Horizon: Recap

    Faculty Forum: 2026 Design Education Summit—Horizon: Recap
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    June 12, 2026: 2026 Design Education Summit—Horizon: Recap Whether you attended this year's Design Education Summit or not, you will benefit from attending this month's session which will recap the event. Come ready to share your favorite parts and takeaways from the 2026 Design Education Summit—Horizon. Registration closes June 11 at midnight. 

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  • Webinar: Making Every Page Count — Practical Print Strategies for College & University Magazines

    Webinar: Making Every Page Count — Practical Print Strategies for College & University Magazines
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    Making Every Page Count: Practical Print Strategies for College & University Magazines Presented by: Chris Cummings, CEO, Cummings PrintingJake Hamel, COO, Cummings Printing College and university magazines carry an important responsibility: they must engage alumni, showcase institutional pride, and make a lasting impression—often while working within tight budgets and rising produc…

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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 e…

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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 val…

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