Project-1: Large-Format Print Design and Prepress In this project, students were entrusted with the creation and production of expansive large-format print designs, specifically centered on newsletter design. The challenge resided in harnessing their creative ingenuity within the expanse of generous spaces, where each element bore the responsibility of conveying a compelling and impactful message. The […]
Posters serve as narratives, communicating messages through visual storytelling. Originating from the 19th and 20th centuries, they stand as historical artifacts of our culture, defined by their artistic essence. In the UDA annual poster design competition, participants showcase their finest posters, ultimately preserved by UDA as enduring cultural artifacts. The 2023 UDA Poster Competition garnered […]
Signs communicate ideas through visual elements. Systems integrate many ideas into one family. Letterform Marks combine types to present a specific concept. A graphic designer manipulates and perfects the visual form to ensure a clear understanding. These signs, systems, and letterform marks visually convey our behaviors, beliefs, and institutions. They warn us of danger, guide […]
Student Award-Winning Entries From AAF District-10 ADDY Award Regional CompetitionMarch 31, 2023 AAF District-10 regional winners were announced on March 31, 2023. Congratulations, UTRGV students received one Special Judges Award, three Gold Awards, and one Silver Award in the regional venue. District trophies will be shipped to local AAA chairs in June and then distributed […]
American Advertising Awards (ADDY) Conducted annually by the American Advertising Federation (AAF), the local American Advertising Awards Student Division is the first of three-tier, national competition. Concurrently, across the country, local student entrants vie for recognition as the very best in their market, At the second tier, local student winners compete with other students winners […]
Within the ARTS-3333 class, the project portfolio encompassed two distinct yet equally captivating design and production endeavors. The first entailed a venture into small-format print design, a canvas where students’ creativity flourished on a smaller scale. The second beckoned them to explore the realm of medium-format multi-page print design, a challenge that beckoned their ingenuity […]
At the core of the course lies a central assignment: the conception and execution of a comprehensive branding campaign for a designated brand and its corresponding product. This immersive task encapsulates the essence of the learning journey, allowing students to fuse theoretical knowledge with practical skills to bring a brand’s identity to life. As the […]
At the core of this comprehensive course, a robust project package unfolded, guiding students through transformative design experiences. This encompassed revitalizing two web pages, crafting a full website design, and creating a dynamic UI/UX system for iPhone, iWatch, and iPad. This immersive journey encapsulated modern design’s essence, blending aesthetics, functionality, and user experience for impactful […]
Dear Students, If you find your work below and the information block presents purple, it means that your graphic design work is selected and submitted by faculty one behalf of you to enter the ADDY Award 2022-2023 Competition and the entry fee of each sponsored work will be paid by UTRGV School of Art & […]
Designers are thinkers, makers, and problem-solvers—explorers of possibility. We pursue opportunities through various methods, materials, technology, and media, guided by purpose and function while implementing formal dexterity. What issues have you encountered that could be solved more effectively, efficiently, equitably, and harmoniously? The Idea Design Competition is a chance to present design solutions of any […]
