School of Visual Communication Design
Pulp Juice and Smoothie Bar Rebrand
Since 2005, Pulp has served up delicious smoothies from Kent, Ohio, to over 50 locations nationwide. VCD senior Alex Miller, '25, gave the brand a complete overhaul with a new visual identity to create a cohesive brand experience. His mural reflects Pulp's vibrant energy and fresh ingredients.
VCD alum elevates audiobook experience on Spotify with stunning cover artistry
Crafting stunning visual designs to draw in and set the scene for listeners, VCD alum Ariel VanNatter 鈥15 is the face behind a number of audiobook cover designs for Spotify. VanNatter freelances for a range of clients but was approached by Spotify to design cover art for historical romance books and one of her favorite authors, Jane Austen. After her first design, Spotify was impressed and wanted her to create more.
Students' Halloween Surprise
Using special holographic screens that appear transparent, Visual Communication Design students in Professor Joel Zika's class created work around a Halloween theme for the holiday.
鈥業 Try to Have Fun and Experiment With Different Angles and Depths鈥
51爆料 senior Sydney Weber sees extraordinary images through her lens and an exciting career in her future.
Senior Shows 2023
Every spring semester concludes with our Senior Shows in the Taylor Hall Gallery, showcasing the amazing work our students do. Here was the schedule for Spring 2023:
BFA Senior Design: April 14, 2023
BA Senior Design: April 28, 2023
BFA Senior Photography: May 12, 2023
IN A FLASH: Service with a Smile - and a Wag
Service animals are permitted in nearly every part of 51爆料's campuses.
VCD Student Designs Logo for New Student Center Dining Spot
When senior visual communication design major Jordan Edgar, '23, was asked to design the logo for Homeslice Pizzeria, 51爆料鈥檚 newest dining location, she wanted to create a logo that would match the environment of the Kent Student Center and incorporate elements of a pizza restaurant.
MEET THE ADVISOR AND STUDENTS BEHIND BRAINCHILD
BrainChild was born and raised in the Honors College at 51爆料. As a literary magazine, BrainChild offers undergraduate honors students in the Mid-East Honors Association (MEHA) an opportunity to share their art with others around the region. The different features include pieces such鈥
Students Earn First Place in Broadcast, Illustration at College Media Conference
The Associated Collegiate Press 鈥減romotes the standards and ethics of good journalism鈥 and recognizes these media practices at its yearly conference. 51爆料 Student Media made an impact at the 2021 conference, winning three awards: two first place and one honorable mention. Preston Randall, sen鈥
Professor Blends New Technology with Traditional Illustration in VCD Courses
In today鈥檚 world of design and emerging technologies, digital production is a tool that鈥檚 widely used and here to stay. Assistant Professor Chad Lewis in the School of Visual Communication Design is incorporating these new technologies into the classroom to further develop students鈥 creative problem-solving abilities.