Big congratulations to our 2025 KUCD senior award winners! 🎉 Over the next week, we'll be spotlighting each of these incredible creatives. Up next—meet our latest honoree! ✨ Maria is one of this year’s recipients of the Dianne V. Dockery Advertising Design Award! ✨ Stay tuned as we celebrate more outstanding seniors! #kucd #seniorspotlight #illustration #keepondesigning #awardwinner #advertising

Big congratulations to our 2025 KUCD senior award winners! 🎉 Over the next week, we'll be spotlighting each of these incredible creatives. Up next—meet our latest honoree! ✨ Karleigh is this year’s recipient of the Brenda Innocenti Champion Creative and Leadership Award! ✨ Stay tuned as we celebrate more outstanding seniors! #kucd #seniorspotlight #illustration #keepondesigning #awardwinner

Student Internship Spotlight! Today, we're spotlighting Caitlin Lucey and their time as a Graphic Design intern at First Generation! @firstgencom Here's what Caitlin had to say about their experience: "During my internship at First Generation as a Graphic Design intern, I had the chance to work on a wide range of exciting design projects. I collaborated with companies such as  Behringer, MTF Biologics, and Crayola. I also helped design content for First Generation's social media. In addition to design work, I was involved in production shoots and crafting, which allowed me to expand my skills in a traditional hands-on way.  I loved getting the chance to work on projects such as Crayola's social short series as well as working on samples of logos for the MTF Biologics 2025 National Sales Meeting . This internship really helped me grow as a designer, especially when it came to brainstorming creative concepts for Crayola and refining my overall design process. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to work at such a supportive and inspiring company, surrounded by a talented team. I wanted to give special thanks to my amazing KUCD alumni mentors, Carlos and Idalmi, for their guidance and for helping me take my design skills to the next level. Overall, this experience was unforgettable, and I learned so much during my time with First Generation." #designintern #artanddesign #kucd #studentspotlights

Student Internship Spotlight! Today, we're spotlighting Makayla McKiernan and their time as a Graphic Design intern at Hanlon Creative! Here's what Makayla had to say about their experience: "Last semester, I had the opportunity of interning at Hanlon Creative. I was able to work on a multitude of different projects, such as a window graphic, social media post, social media icons, web pages, and a blog post. I am so grateful I got to experience working with an amazing mentor, Michelle Stevens and KUCD grad, Stephanie Meraklis. I will use the lessons and new skills I learned at Hanlon Creative as I move on in my design career." #designintern #artanddesign #kucd #studentspotlights

Student Internship Spotlight! Today, we're spotlighting Mikayla Saccketti and their time as a Graphic Design intern at Meris! Here's what Mikayla had to say about their experience: "For my internship, I had the opportunity to intern at Meris. Having the chance to collaborate with such a talented and supportive creative team made working remote an incredible experience. I got to work on a variety of different projects such as social media posts, billboards, websites, and outdoor posters. I also had the opportunity to assist in a client photoshoot. I am extremely grateful for my time there and that I was able to work with a KUCD grad, Chelsea Gassert, who was a wonderful mentor. Overall I am sincerely grateful to have learned so much from Meris and to continue to grow as a designer." #designintern #artanddesign #kucd #studentspotlights

Branding isn’t just about sales—it’s about storytelling, trust, and long-term success. 📢💡 Check out this insightful piece by our resident advertising expert, Summer Doll Myers @sum7997 , on the lasting power of brand advertising. 🔗 Read more: https://www.mcall.com/2025/02/08/your-view-the-power-of-brand-advertising-goes-beyond-increasing-sales/ #Branding #Advertising #MarketingInsights

📚✨ The KU Children’s Literature Conference is back! Join us for a day of inspiration, learning, and celebration of the world of children’s literature. This year’s conference will take place on April 12, 2025. It will feature a lineup of renowned authors, illustrators, and educators who will share insights into the craft and impact of storytelling for young readers. 🌟 Poster by our talented @em.marie.designs 📅 Date: April 19, 2025 💰 Registration Fee: $10 for students Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to network, learn, and get inspired. Register now: https://kuchildrensliterature.weebly.com/ #KULitConference #ChildrensBooks #LiteratureLovers #Educators #Writers #Illustrators"

🚨CD Students be sure to attend this very important meeting!! Your advisor will be super impressed when you show up already knowing what classes you need to take for the Fall 2025 semester 😎

Student Internship Spotlight!! Today, we're spotlighting Evan Grevera and their time as a Graphic Design intern at @lehighminingandnav Here's what Evan had to say about their experience: "I had a fantastic time learning from my mentors at Lehigh Mining & Navigation, an advertising agency in Allentown, to collaborate within a team and create meaningful work for both clients and the general public. I had the privilege of brainstorming and art directing social media content, composing out-of-home advertisements, and developing an internship project that I am truly proud of. During the development of my project (an informational, illustrated guide and map for North Park in Kutztown), I learned a lot about how the industry operates and how to stay on top of workflow. If you never need help digging for big ideas, Lehigh Mining is the place to go!" #designintern #artanddesign #kucd #studentspotlights