UCDA Events

The UCDA Essential Series are 60- or 90-minute webinars on timely and relevant topics for creative professionals both in and out of the educational arena. We know that learning doesn’t stop. During this time when location-based events are being cancelled, …

No topic, just a true get-together! It’s the perfect place for your tackiest holiday sweater and an institutionally-branded mug of egg nog. Creative Conversations is a UCDA initiative set to provide members with opportunities to casually discuss relevant topics that impact …

Don’t miss this opportunity to geek out on the tech that fuels your design and marketing success. Join us to learn what software, plug-ins and digital tools your peers can’t live without. Got a secret design weapon? Uncover your hidden …

Join us for a comprehensive recap of the conference, where we’ll delve into the most impactful takeaways that you might have missed. For those fortunate enough to have attended, seize the opportunity to share the moments that left a lasting …

UCDA Design Conference: Confluence The beautiful thing about our line of work is there are a multitude of paths to take to accomplish the same goal. A project often begins with a concept, that concept evolves into a network of …

Join us for an extended creative conversation where we will not only celebrate the triumphs of our greatest holiday card designs but also share those stories of valiant designs that were lost in the trenches of subpar choices. Whether you've …

How do you manage the ups and downs of being a creative in leadership? How do you still find creative fulfillment when you have to delegate design projects? Come talk—or learn!—about the successes and setbacks of moving into a role …

Hindsight is always 20/20, but you shouldn’t have to wait on hindsight. This session is designed to help you prepare and succeed in leadership roles at your organization. As a creative turned manager, Dr. Carrie Phillips faced several struggles when …

Do you have the worst school colors? Do you have a controversial mascot that you’re forced to use? How many colors do you have to work with? What are your struggles with your brand assets? Creative Conversations is a UCDA initiative …

How do you keep your projects organized? What tricks do you use to say on deadline? Chargeback vs in-house? Do you have a limit on the number of revisions you provide? How do you effectively communicate with your clients? Let’s …