What You Missed at the UCDA Design Conference
November 16, 2021
We asked five conference attendees about their experience at the 2021 UCDA Design Conference. They shared their favorite tips, inspiration, and connections they made.
UCDA Journal
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November 1, 2021
What do you do when you need to include a headshot of a VIP in a piece but the image file you've been given is low-res or poor quality. Here are three strategies for how to get some lipstick on that pig!
Design Awards Q&A: MIT Top Donor Milestone Gift
September 24, 2021
The award winning entries that make up the UCDA Design Awards Show consistently inspire and amaze. Wouldn’t it be nice to know some of the backstory in how these pieces came to be? In this article, I had the pleasure of talking to Senior Creative Di…
ETAP Program and Designers
September 1, 2021
Should you take advantage of the free tuition at your institution? The answer is complicated.
More Than a Moment
August 24, 2021
An interactive series exploring the relationship between storytelling and design.
Power Trip: Why Designers Need Soft Power
August 13, 2021
As a designer, you sometimes have to fight hard enough to get a seat at the table. But once you’re there, how do you actually get people to listen to you? How do you make your ideas heard and put into action?
Diversity in Higher Education: Statistics, Gaps, and Resources
August 6, 2021
Statistics demonstrate some progress has been made toward increasing diversity in higher education and improving educational opportunities for individuals in certain groups, while other data demonstrates gaps in diversity in higher education.
Endangered Alphabets
August 4, 2021
Preserving endangered cultures by using their writing systems to create artwork and educational materials
Research Mistakes: Make it Your Mission to Avoid These Common Mistakes
July 26, 2021
We’re gearing up for another year of brand research and creative, and it seemed like the perfect time to review some market research best practices.
A Spoonful of Sugar—July Tips
July 19, 2021
No one likes to be told that they don’t understand—or, worse yet, that they aren’t doing what they’re supposed to. So how do you conduct those potentially uncomfortable conversations without setting fire to the goodwill you’ve cultivated?