School of Visual Communication Design
POV: When You're Ready to Leave but Not Ready to Let Go
Taylor Cogdeill of Stow, Ohio, opens up about a familiar and emotional experience: the bittersweet in-between of almost graduating—eager to start the next chapter but not quite ready to let go of the transformative college experience she's leaving behind.
Designing for the User: New Degree Is at the Heart of Growing Tech Field
A bachelor’s degree in user experience design is the newest offering in 5XÉçÇø’s College of Communication and Information, aimed at training graduates for one of the fastest-growing career fields.
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 ‘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.
‘I Try to Have Fun and Experiment With Different Angles and Depths’
Kent State 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 Kent State'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, Kent State’s 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.
