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MEET THE TEAM!We wanted to formally introduce ourselves and say thank you for following along with us this past semester...
05/18/2026

MEET THE TEAM!
We wanted to formally introduce ourselves and say thank you for following along with us this past semester. We’ve loved sharing work and experiences from the design program throughout the year, and we can’t wait to do it all again this fall! 👏💛

ART 317: Time Travel PostersFor this project students expanded on their fictional time machines that they created in the...
05/12/2026

ART 317: Time Travel PostersFor this project students expanded on their fictional time machines that they created in the previous assignment by designing and art directing illustrated “Time Travel Posters” for the time and destinations that their machines could visit. Beginning with hand-drawn sketches and self-built compositions, students explored everything from ancient civilizations and lost worlds to imagined futures and alternate timelines.

Using Adobe Firefly, students art directed illustrative styles and visual atmospheres for their original concepts, then brought the final pieces together in Adobe Illustrator through expressive typography, layout design, and additional graphic elements.

This project challenged students to combine storytelling, concept development, illustration, and typography while exploring how emerging AI tools can support, rather than replace, the creative process. Strong ideas, strong craft, and a lot of imagination in this one.

GOOD LUCK!It's finals week, and we want to wish everyone good luck on their final projects and exams! Keep working hard ...
05/11/2026

GOOD LUCK!
It's finals week, and we want to wish everyone good luck on their final projects and exams! Keep working hard for one more week, and finish the semester strong! You got this!💪

PROJECT SPOTLIGHT!Our Juniors completed their final project in ART 441 today! For this assignment, they developed a Muse...
05/07/2026

PROJECT SPOTLIGHT!
Our Juniors completed their final project in ART 441 today! For this assignment, they developed a Museum Exhibition Campaign that extended from their previous Museum Branding project.

The goal was to create a cohesive and immersive campaign that consistently carried branding elements across every touchpoint. Students designed both digital and printed collateral, showcasing how a unified visual identity can translate across multiple platforms and formats.

Take a look at their hard work!

PROJECT SPOTLIGHT!Our juniors in ART 344: Illustration recently completed a book cover project centered around a collect...
05/04/2026

PROJECT SPOTLIGHT!
Our juniors in ART 344: Illustration recently completed a book cover project centered around a collection of selected poems from a poet of their choice. Working from a curated list, each student was challenged to visually interpret the tone, themes, and emotional depth of their chosen writer.

The defining constraint of the project was the exclusive use of wet media—pushing students to explore materials like ink, watercolor, and paint in expressive and intentional ways. Rather than relying on literal imagery, they were tasked with creating abstract illustrations to communicate emotions and themes. These are some of the results!

TOMORROW!Don’t miss your final chance to see the Senior Capstone Exhibition. Stop by tomorrow and see the incredible wor...
04/29/2026

TOMORROW!
Don’t miss your final chance to see the Senior Capstone Exhibition. Stop by tomorrow and see the incredible work on display before it’s gone!

New Faculty! We’re super excited to introduce our newest faculty member who will be joining us this Fall!Parker Estes is...
04/28/2026

New Faculty!

We’re super excited to introduce our newest faculty member who will be joining us this Fall!

Parker Estes is a freelance designer, design researcher, and teacher with over 10 years of experience teaching and making. He received his MFA in graphic design from East Carolina University in 2025. Parker’s design process integrates emerging and historic design tools and technologies to craft stories about how we interact with visual culture and our communities: online, local, and beyond. Find out more at parkerestes.com.

Welcome to the team Parker!

SENIOR CAPSTONE!Last Thursday marked the opening of our Senior Capstone Exhibition—an incredible showcase of the dedicat...
04/27/2026

SENIOR CAPSTONE!
Last Thursday marked the opening of our Senior Capstone Exhibition—an incredible showcase of the dedication and hard work our seniors have put into their final semester.

The gallery is filled with projects that bring their ideas to life! You don't want to miss it! The exhibition will be up through April 30. Stop by to see it for yourself!💻👏

We’re excited to showcase this year’s Guest Portfolio Reviewer! USM Graphic Design alum Kerrigan Jackson who is now work...
04/27/2026

We’re excited to showcase this year’s Guest Portfolio Reviewer! USM Graphic Design alum Kerrigan Jackson who is now working as a designer with POLA Marketing.

POLA Marketing is a Louisiana-based integrated creative agency focused on branding, digital strategy, web design, and content creation. Their client work spans a range of industries, with campaigns and partnerships supporting businesses, nonprofits, and organizations such as the Children’s Aquirium of Dallas, Tapatio, and Submarine House.

Kerrigan will be giving valuable insights and feedback to our seniors as they get ready for the competitive job market.

New Work! ART 317: The Time Machine!Students designed fictional time machines by first creating detailed vector schemati...
04/24/2026

New Work! ART 317: The Time Machine!

Students designed fictional time machines by first creating detailed vector schematics in Adobe Illustrator using 3D tools. They then used Adobe Firefly to transform those blueprints into realistic visualizations, and finished the project in Photoshop by building trompe l’oeil scenes where the plans and images appear pinned, posted, or discovered in real spaces.

This project challenged students to combine technical precision, concept development, and storytelling while exploring how emerging tools can support the creative process. Strong ideas, strong craft, and a lot of imagination in this one.

Stay tuned for Part 2 - Time Travel Posters!

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