Graphic Design News

Recent News Stories
10 high-paying majors you may not know about
Read More “10 high-paying majors you may not know about”Some lesser-known areas of study, like criminal justice or computer science, are great majors that can provide fulfilling and successful careers.
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Art and Design Program celebrates the 2025-26 Art Awards
Read More “Art and Design Program celebrates the 2025-26 Art Awards”The Art and Design Program is proud to announce our award winners as part of the annual Art Awards for 2025-26!
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Congratulations to the spring 2026 graphic design award winners!
Read More “Congratulations to the spring 2026 graphic design award winners!”Announcing the graphic design award winners from the senior show.
Past News Stories
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Graphic design students partner with local restaurants
Read More “Graphic design students partner with local restaurants”Graphic Design students partner with restaurants on real-world menu redesign project.
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Prof. Kelly Kruse presents at ArtSeed Showcase
Read More “Prof. Kelly Kruse presents at ArtSeed Showcase”Professor Kelly Kruse was a featured speaker at the 2026 ArtSeed Showcase presented by the Racine Arts Council on March 21.
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Design students partner with local businesses to strengthen social media marketing
Read More “Design students partner with local businesses to strengthen social media marketing”Students in the Social Media course taught by Professor Kelly Kruse are gaining hands-on experience this semester by working directly with local businesses.
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Graphic design and studio art alumni talk to students about careers in the field
Read More “Graphic design and studio art alumni talk to students about careers in the field”Alumni Jess Thierfelder Wicinski ’20 and Colton Wicinski ’20 meet with graphic design students about careers in the field.
Graphic design students to travel to Chicago for EDPA Midwest Challenge
Read More “Graphic design students to travel to Chicago for EDPA Midwest Challenge”In October, Carthage graphic design students will travel to the Experiential Design Producers Association Midwest Design Challenge.
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Visual Communication students find inspiration from Paralympian and author Steve Emt
Read More “Visual Communication students find inspiration from Paralympian and author Steve Emt”Students in Ðǿմ«Ã½’s Visual Communication class had the unique opportunity to hear from Steve Emt.
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Students gain real-world design experience in Adobe Creative Cloud class
Read More “Students gain real-world design experience in Adobe Creative Cloud class”Professor Kelly Kruse connected students in her Adobe Creative Cloud class with directors from over 20 Wisconsin communities.
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Nicholas Dekker ’25 lands full-time job with CCB Technology after classroom visit
Read More “Nicholas Dekker ’25 lands full-time job with CCB Technology after classroom visit”Nicholas Dekker ’25 secured a full-time position with CCB Technology following a guest presentation in his Adobe Creative Cloud class.
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Graphic design students embark on two studio tours in Milwaukee
Read More “Graphic design students embark on two studio tours in Milwaukee”Graphic design students headed to Milwaukee to learn about campaigns created by local agencies.
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Graphic design students win at EDPA Midwest Chapter Design Challenge
Read More “Graphic design students win at EDPA Midwest Chapter Design Challenge”For the third year in a row, students in the Graphic Design Practicum class took part in the EDPA Midwest Chapter Design Challenge, with one group winning first place.
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Graphic design students create annual report designs for Shalom Center
Read More “Graphic design students create annual report designs for Shalom Center”Students in the Advanced Adobe class worked hard this semester to create an annual report design for the Shalom Center of Interfaith Network.
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Carthage welcomes esteemed photographer Camela Langendorf to Visual Communications class
Carthage’s Visual Communication course, led by Professor Kelly Kruse, was honored to host special guest Camela Langendorf.Read More “Carthage welcomes esteemed photographer Camela Langendorf to Visual Communications class” - The Bridge: Kudos
Arts and Humanities Divisional Honor Celebration award winners
Read More “Arts and Humanities Divisional Honor Celebration award winners”The Division of Arts and Humanities Division held its annual Divisional Honor Celebration.
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Lindsay Westwood ’15, art director at Lands’ End Outfitters, talks to senior seminar class
Read More “Lindsay Westwood ’15, art director at Lands’ End Outfitters, talks to senior seminar class”Lindsay Westwood ’15 described her path after Carthage and her career path at Lands’ End.
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Graphic design seniors win Midwest design competition
Read More “Graphic design seniors win Midwest design competition”Two Carthage graphic design student groups were chosen as finalists for the Midwest Experiential Designers Producers Association Design Challenge.
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Graphic design seniors compete in Midwest design challenge
Read More “Graphic design seniors compete in Midwest design challenge”Senior graphic design students participated in the Midwest Experiential Designers and Producers Association Design Challenge program.
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Prof. Eric Hahn to present at Society for Cinema and Media Studies Conference
Read More “Prof. Eric Hahn to present at Society for Cinema and Media Studies Conference”Eric Hahn, assistant professor of communication and digital media, has been invited to present his paper “A Raw Deal: Big Data and the Quality of Digital Cinema” at the SCMS 2023 Conference.
Carthage awards nearly half a million dollars in scholarships to visual and performing arts students
Carthage provides scholarships up to $10,000 per year, and each scholarship is renewable for all four years at Carthage. Each year, the visual and performing arts award nearly half a million dollars in aid. Apply today!Read More “Carthage awards nearly half a million dollars in scholarships to visual and performing arts students”- Top Stories
Meet the 2021-22 distinguished faculty, staff award winners
Recipients included Professor Laura Huaracha (Distinguished Teaching Award), Meggan Mazanet ’10 (Distinguished Staff Award), and John Voynovich ’10, M.Ed. ’13 (Quality of Life Award).Read More “Meet the 2021-22 distinguished faculty, staff award winners” - The Bridge: Campus News
Model United Nations students win big in Barcelona!
Three Carthage Model UN students won awards at the Barcelona International Model United Nations (BIMUN) conference in Spain.Read More “Model United Nations students win big in Barcelona!” Communication and digital media students complete successful service learning projects
During the Design Practicum course, students worked in teams on completing projects for several local and national nonprofits.Read More “Communication and digital media students complete successful service learning projects”






















