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Congratulations to our #UCDADesignAwards gold winners in the category of Photography! The University of New Mexico won gold for their Campus category entry highlighting the North Golf Course. Their sunrise photoshoot inspired the judges, and the personalities shined bright through the photos. Saint Louis University won gold for their People and Portraits entry of Dean Gregory Triplett. The Dean of the School of Science and Engineering was captured in a striking way, and was Judge Robert Jordan's top choice in the overall Photography category. Congratulations again to our gold winners! See the Judges' Choices at https://lnkd.in/dxijD8BQ See all entries at https://lnkd.in/dSihsNcz #PhotographyCompetition #HigherEdPhotos

We know you miss seeing everyone at #UCDAInterchange – why not reunite with your conference besties at the Creative Conversation happening TOMORROW? It's not too late to register at ucda.com/events/156/. #HigherEdDesign #GraphicDesign #UCDACreativeConversation

Dark mode design is a hot trend, but have you considered the accessibility implications? As designers, it’s essential to ensure that our dark-themed interfaces are inclusive for all users. From ensuring high contrast and readable fonts to making interactive elements stand out, accessibility should never be an afterthought. Swipe through our latest carousel to discover practical tips for accessible dark design. #Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #UXDesign #DesignTips #HigherEdDesign

It's Spooky Season, and the mascots are here to give you nightmares! Meghan Edmonson shared some of her favorite mascots at the #UCDAInterchange 20x20s, and some of them were...definitely horrifying. Perfect for the season! From the eerie smile of Jack in the Box to the bizarre charm of Gritty, Meghan gathered the ultimate squad of strange and scary: 🌙 Mac Tonight – He’s not just a cool crooner; this moon-faced legend shines in the night... but beware! 🤡 Mr. Blobby – With his chaotic energy and unsettling laugh, he’s ready to haunt your dreams. 👑 Burger King – That lifeless stare will follow you everywhere... 👀 Who’s giving you chills? Let us know which mascot creeps you out the most! #MascotNightmares #TrickOrTreat

Congratulations to the #UCDADesignAwards Best in Show winner, HEC Montréal for their online magazine! “I am very proud of these awards, as they are a wonderful acknowledgement of everyone in the School’s Office of Communications and Government and International Relations," said Martyne Dubuc, Director of Graphic Communications and Brand Image Services. "A huge shout out to the entire team for the colossal work of deploying HEC Montréal’s new brand identity, accomplished over the last 18 months.” Check out their award-winning work at mag.hec.ca. 📸 Matthew Lester Photography #OnlineMagazine #MagazineAwardWinner #MagazineDesign #PublicationDesign

Whether you attended or missed out, join the conversation as we unpack the key takeaways, memorable moments, and standout highlights of #UCDAInterchange. Share your perspectives, gain fresh insights, and engage in a collective recap of the valuable knowledge and experiences gained. Register now at ucda.com/events/156/! #DesignConference #HigherEdDesign

That's a wrap! Thank you to our sponsors, speakers, and exhibitors for making this #UCDAInterchange conference unforgettable. But more importantly, thank you, our members, for spending your time with us. Thank you for driving or flying to Indianapolis, for stepping out of your comfort zone in exercises and networking, for sacrificing your weekend to explore with us, and for inspiring us every day. This conference has been something we all at UCDA are incredibly proud of. Thank you to everyone for making this amazing conference possible, and we hope you don't wait until the next conference to stay in touch! Members can join our Slack and enjoy free monthly Creative Conversations to stay in contact with fellow members. Send us a message for questions or to get access! We hope you all travel home safely, and we will see you next year in... well, stay tuned 😉 📸 Matthew Lester Photography

Today’s sponsor expo was so insightful! We learned all about photography, DAM solutions, paper, printing, buttons, content creation, and graduate school. Thank you to Design Awards Show Presenting Sponsor Foleon Design Awards Sponsor Canto and Gold Sponsor and Strategic Partner mediagraph™ . Thank you to all of our sponsors for sharing your expertise and time with us! Busy Beaver Button Company Clampitt Paper Company Cranbrook Academy of Art Cummings Printing Lane Press Matthew Lester Photography Mingo Monadnock Paper Mills Mohawk Mossberg & Company Inc.: A Marketing.com Company Neenah Fine Paper & Packaging Progress Printing Plus Regency360 Scout Books Slate Group Sustana #UCDAInterchange #PaperPros #ButtonVendor #PaperVendor #HigherEdPhotography #DAMSolutions

🎵 Reunited and it feels so gooood 🎶 It has been great to see everyone at the first 24 hours of #UCDAInterchange! Together, we 've gotten to: 🤝 Become more involved with volunteer opportunities 🍸Network and mingle with drinks ✊🏼Hear the powerful story from our Krider Prize recipient, Artivist Daniel Arzola 🥗 Chow down with our newest friends 🏆 See the talent in the #UCDADesignAwards 🍰 Have dessert while exploring the silent auction and Design Awards Gallery …and that was just Day One! Today holds even more, and we're excited to continue inspiration throughout the weekend. 📸 Matthew Lester Photography

If you're attending #UCDAInterchange, we want to make sure you have an engaging and helpful experience. 💻 Visit the conference website at ucdadesignconference.com for all things UCDA this weekend. 🗯️ Connect with others by joining the Slack workspace specifically devoted to Interchange – ask questions, network, make dinner plans, and more! Send us a DM for the link, or check the conferences channel in the UCDA Slack. #HigherEdDesign #DesignConference #VisitIndy