UCDA : connecting, inspiring, and supporting a creative community in education
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Showcasing the work of Black designers both in and out of eduation.

To add a designer to the list (you or someone else), please email info@ucda.com

 

PIERRE BOWINS
Assistant Professor, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Specializing in graphic design, Pierre utilizes research-based theories and strategies to plan, organize, and implement lessons on the emerging trends of topics to prepare students as they consider their personal narratives.

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A Sin of Omission Immoral Balance (research)

TASHEKA ARCENEAUX-SUTTON
Associate Professor, Southeastern Louisiana University

The principal of the design studio Blacvoice Design specializes in book design, identity design, illustration, and publication design work for small businesses, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations.

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ALIATU BURKE
Director of Creative Services, Miami University

Realizing that words and images are no longer sedentary, Ali—a multi-platform visual communicator— is experienced at migrating print content for digital consumption and understanding the role user experience plays in reader's lives.

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SILAS MUNRO
Associate Professor, Otis College of Art and Design

Silas applies design to inspire people to better themselves and improve society. The studio helps organizations embrace cultural diversity and increase community involvement.

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GAIL ANDERSON
Partner, Anderson Newton Design

UCDA honorary member Gail Anderson is a New York-based designer, writer, and educator. She is a partner, with Joe Newton, at Anderson Newton Design. Portrait by Paul Davis (for the Society of Illustrators).

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JESSICA BELLAMY
Entrepreneur, visual storyteller, and motion infographic designer

As a Design Justice advocate, Jessica combines data with visual storytelling and personal narratives in order to help nonprofits and communities enact social change.

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MAURICE CHERRY
Designer, podcaster, and pioneering digital creator in Atlanta, Georgia

Maurice is principal and creative director at Lunch, an award-winning multidisciplinary creative studio and founder of the award-winning podcast, Revision Path.

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RAFAEL SMITH
Design lead, IDEO.org

Rafael uses his skills in product design and industrial design to improve the lives of people in poor and vulnerable communities worldwide.

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