UCDA Events

Generative AI and Design Education Join us for a candid exploration of AI usage in design and education, including standards of practice, ethics, processes, triumphs, pitfalls, and the evolving policies that shape its landscape. Come ready to share your experiences …

Get SMART: Professional Goals for 2025 As you settle back into work, what professional goals have you set for the year? Do you plan to learn new software or improve your writing skills? Are you working toward a promotion or …

Rank, Tenure, and Promotion - Part 2 Join us for Part 2 of our discussion on Rank, Tenure and Promotion. We will discuss the many aspects to consider with pursuing the tenure process. Come ready to share your experience and …

Partnering with Athletics: Home Run or Strikeout? Athletics is an important part of many colleges and universities, but is often a tricky partnership when it comes to design and branding. In what ways does your office team up with your …

2025 UCDA Creative Summit Tuesday, April 1 & Wednesday, April 2, 2025 The 2025 UCDA Creative Summit is a two-day virtual event providing inspiration to refill your creative fuel tank. Programming is curated to spark your imagination and facilitate ideas …

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 …

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 …

End of the Year Faculty Hangout Join us for a virtual hangout exclusively for design faculty! It’s a relaxed online space to casually connect with colleagues, share ideas, talk about the semester, or just chat about anything design-related. No pressure—just …

Accessible Design: Improving the Digital Experience for All Whether you are well-versed in the intricacies of creating accessible PDFs or are completely new to the world of accessible design on the web, join us for this conversation to learn strategies …

UCDA 2025 Design Education Summit May 19-21, 2025 The UCDA Design Education Summit: Mindful is an annual national academic summit designed for design educators and graduate students who are seeking to engage in presenting academic research, pedagogy, and creative projects through …