UCDA Events

The 48th Annual UCDA Design Conference provides you an opportunity to get an in-depth look at the issues facing the design and communication communities, both in and out of educational institutions, and gain inspiration for better collaboration. Handcrafted—Whether you create …

VINTAGE NEON Vintage neon—it makes the heart of almost every graphic designer beat a little faster. UCDA is now offering an opportunity for a special talk and tour at the Museum of Neon Art in Glendale, California. Starting in the …

Master printer and shop manager Chris Flynn will lead this hands-on workshop in Photocopier Transfer and Monotype methods. Take part in this exciting collaboration between UCDA and Columbia College Chicago. Learn an imaging technique that can be added to your …

HANDS-ON GLASS BLOWING EXPERIENCE AND JEREMY SLAGLE OF SLAGLE DESIGN Enjoy a day of fun, creativity and learning at Glass Axis in the historic East Franklinton area of Columbus, Ohio! The Workshop will include: A tour of the 12,700 square …

A NOTE FROM THE WORKSHOP HOST As I’m sure all of you know, Santa Rosa and many other nearby communities are experiencing devastating fires. The city of Santa Rosa has been hit especially hard and the museum is on the …

Your community—where you share your common cultural and historical heritage and work toward similar goals. For designers and design educators, the design community fills the role of inspiration, collaboration, friendship, and support. Connect with your community this October in one …

Hands-on Letterpress Class and Communicating Visually with Gen Z Enjoy a day of fun, creativity and learning at Igloo Press in Worthington, Ohio (just north of Columbus). THE WORKSHOP WILL INCLUDE Tour of Igloo’s new modern letterpress facility. Hands-on personalized …

Do you want to further develop photography skills, or hone how you look at light and composition? Do some of the settings on your camera mystify you? Visit Portland Oregon and work with higher education photographer Matthew Lester during an …

This workshop is a one-day workshop that will provide the fundamentals of designing people-centered websites and applications. We will examine the processes, tools, and outcomes designers are using to shape the digital experiences of today. * THIS WORKSHOP IS CURRENTLY …

UCDA Days are a series of meet-ups for those interested in getting together with their educational creative colleagues beyond regular UCDA programming such as the conference, summits, or workshops. This casual get together is meant to provide an opportunity to …