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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UCDA 2026 Design Education Summit: Horizon
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University of Nevada, Las Vegas
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, Nevada 89154
UCDA 2026 Design Education Summit: Horizon Expanding boundaries, exploring new possibilities. The horizon represents both a limit a nd a possibility—a boundary that invites us to imagine what lies beyond. “Horizon” serves as a metaphor for exploring the future of design education, envisioning the possibilities that await us, and preparing for tomorrow’s challenges. In…
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Beat the ATS // Student Resume Writing Workshop
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University of Nevada, Las Vegas
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, Nevada 89154
BEAT THE ATS STUDENT RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP @ UCDA DES 2026 Your work deserves to be seen—but first—it has to get through the system. Before a hiring manager ever looks at your portfolio, your resume is up against an Applicant Tracking System (ATS). And if you don’t know how it works, you could be getting filtered out before you even get a chanc…
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Creative Conversations: Affinity Suite vs. Adobe — Choose Your Fighter
Creative Conversations
Zoom
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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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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