COMPASS Graphic Design Program
Summer Immersion Program
Tailored for aspiring young designers, this immersive, hands-on program covers essential design principles such as typography, color theory, experience design, branding, layout composition, and digital image manipulation. Participants gain proficiency in Adobe, the industry-standard software, honing their skills to create captivating visuals for print and digital platforms. Under expert guidance, attendees unlock their creative potential and acquire the tools needed for a successful graphic design career.
COMPASS 2026 will be held June 20-25, 2026.
What You’ll Experience
Topics
- Typography
- Print Design
- Experience design
- Logo & Brand Design
- UI/UX & Web Design
- Image Creation
Hands-On Experience
- Logo Design & Brand Experience
- Smart Product & Experience Design
- Animated Gifts & Adobe Photoshop
- App creation, wireframing, testing and prototyping
- Printing Techniques & more!
A Day in the Life
*Subject to Change
- 8:00-9:00am: Breakfast
- 9:00-10:15am: What is Experience Design?
- 10:15-10:30am: Break
- 10:30am-12:00pm: Product design exercise / game
- 12:00pm-1:00pm: Lunch
- 1:00-2:30pm: Create your own smart product
- 2:30-5:30pm: Free time
- 5:30-6:30pm: Dinner
- 6:30-10:00pm: Evening activity
- 11:00pm: Lights out
Program
Facilitators
Ashley Lippard, Assistant Professor of Visual Communication and Design
Graphic Design students
Where You'll Be
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