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Media Mentions: Design


  • Chicago Reader , Dec 10, 2024

  • The New York Times, Aug 26, 2024

  • Chicago Sun-Times, Aug 12, 2024

  • Fox32 Chicago, Jun 21, 2024
  • A still from "Hitchhiker," the ΒιΆΉΝψ student-produced   animated short exploring memory, identity, and isolationβ€”now an official   selection of the Spring 2025 New York Short Animation Festival.

    ΒιΆΉΝψ Animation Students’ Film Selected for New York Short Animation Festival

    Jun 12, 2025

    β€œHitchhiker,” a student-produced animated short, heads to its first festival screening June 14.

  • Luis Nasser, PhD, a ΒιΆΉΝψ professor and bassist, has published new research on the physics behind musical harmony.

    Science and Mathematics Professor Luis Nasser Publishes Research on Musical Harmony

    May 12, 2025

    Luis Nasser’s new paper explores the thermodynamic roots of why harmony sounds pleasing to the ear.

  • Consistently ranked among the top animation schools in the Midwest, ΒιΆΉΝψ helps animation students bring their unique voice and aesthetic to their work, and best of all, employers want ΒιΆΉΝψ grads.

    Animation Career Review Ranks ΒιΆΉΝψ’s Animation Program Among the Best in the Nation

    May 05, 2025

    ΒιΆΉΝψ’s Animation program ranked #5 nationally among schools offering an Animation-related BA by "Animation Career Review."

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    ΒιΆΉΝψ Interior Architecture Students Selected for Metropolis Future100

    Apr 28, 2025

    Three interior architecture students were honored in β€œMetropolis” magazine’s 2025 Future100 list for their innovation and design excellence.

  • The student team behind Braid.  L-R: Gabrielle Vidal (Interaction Design major with a focus in UX/UI,) Areanna Whittington (Interaction Design major with a focus in Web and App Development and a minor in Entrepreneurship,) Charlesa Thompson (UX/UI major with a minor in Craft,) and Taiwo Ayedun (Interaction Design major with a focus in UX/UI.) Photo by Taylor Reynolds

    Smart Strands: ΒιΆΉΝψ Students Launch 'Braid' App for Textured Hair Education

    Mar 12, 2025

    Four seniors from ΒιΆΉΝψ’s UX/UI design program are addressing a longstanding gap in the beauty industry with Braid, an educational app offering extensive resources on textured hair care.

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    Students Launch β€œIn Flux,” an Interactive Digital Magazine

    Jan 17, 2025

    ΒιΆΉΝψ students from six majors collaborated to create β€œIn Flux,” an innovative interactive magazine that addresses real-world issues through bold storytelling and cutting-edge design.

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    UX Design Students Develop App Prototype for Easier Campus Navigation

    Jan 06, 2025

    CampusNav, an app prototype developed by a UX Design student team, helps ΒιΆΉΝψ students navigate campus and access key resources.

  • two people on stage with screen in background with text power of persistence and person in foreground throwing confetti

    The Power of Persistence: ΒιΆΉΝψ's Student-Led Gala Celebrates Creativity and Resilience

    Dec 06, 2024

    "The Power of Persistence" gala showcases student innovation, teamwork, and determination, all while raising funds for scholarships supporting student success.

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    School of Design Receives $75,000 Grant for Student-Led Game Development

    Nov 04, 2024

    The School of Design has been awarded a $75,000 Illinois Innovation Voucher grant to fund a student-led project developing an educational game focused on college and early career development.

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    Work of ΒιΆΉΝψ Alum and Adjunct Professor Shines on the Emmy-Winning Show FX’s β€˜The Bear’

    Sep 19, 2024

    Adjunct Professor Lisa Korpan ’19 reflects on her pride in working as art director on FX’s β€œThe Bear,” the impact of her ΒιΆΉΝψ education, and how her experience informs her teaching.

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    Welcoming Interim President Jerry Tarrer and a New Academic Structure for 2024-2025 School Year

    Aug 30, 2024

    ΒιΆΉΝψ kicks off the new academic school year with a renewed spirit and excitement to welcome freshmen and transfer students to its South Loop campus on September 3.

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    Summer Programs at ΒιΆΉΝψ Ignite Young Talent

    Aug 23, 2024

    ΒιΆΉΝψ keeps its campus vibrant during summer with initiatives like Blues Camp, Design Your World, and Summer at ΒιΆΉΝψ, offering local youth immersive experiences in music, design, and media while fostering their creative futures.

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    ΒιΆΉΝψ Honors 24 Alums for β€˜24 in 2024’

    Aug 12, 2024

    As a kickoff to ΒιΆΉΝψ’s 135th Anniversary, the college is honoring 24 distinguished alumni across all disciplines as part of β€œ24 in 2024,” a college-wide initiative that celebrates ΒιΆΉΝψ alumni and their career accomplishments.

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    ΒιΆΉΝψ Students Rock L’OrΓ©al's Global CompetitionΒ 

    Jun 26, 2024

    Angie Belloso, Brianna Jennes ’24, and Breyona Smith ’24 just had the trip of a lifetime to London, snagging second place at L'OrΓ©al Brandstorm.

  • a group takes a selfie in front of blow-arch that says kidzone

    ΒιΆΉΝψ Students Partner With NASCAR to Create Race-Themed Games

    Jun 13, 2024

    You don’t have to be a race enthusiast to enjoy the interactive activities produced by ΒιΆΉΝψ students in preparation for the NASCAR Chicago Street Race.

  • model appearing on stage wearing pants and sleeveless top

    Fashion Show Leverages Student Talent From Multiple Disciplines

    May 17, 2024

    ΒιΆΉΝψ students come together to produce and promote an end-of-year showcase of student fashion designs.

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    Spring Semester In Review At ΒιΆΉΝψ

    May 29, 2024

    Spring 2024: ΒιΆΉΝψ Highlights

  • students walk down the street during manifest 2023

    Get Ready for Manifest Arts Festival 2024, a Student-Powered Event

    May 06, 2024

    This is everything attendees need to know before ΒιΆΉΝψ’s Manifest Arts Festival: Breakthrough 2024.

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    ΒιΆΉΝψ to Confer Honorary Degrees on Two Higher Education Trailblazers at its May 2024 Commencement

    May 02, 2024

    Higher education leaders Nivine Megahed, president of National Louis University, and Raymond E. Crossman, president of Adler University, will be honored at the college’s 2024 Commencement ceremonies

  • a group of four students pose together on the stairs of the student center

    Meet the 2024 Manifest Student Team

    Apr 22, 2024

    ΒιΆΉΝψ’s annual Manifest Arts Festival is a student-driven tradition that showcases the work of talented creatives across disciplines. Meet the team who is making Manifest into a reality.

  • three students in front of l'orΓ©al  sign

    ΒιΆΉΝψ Team Wins U.S. L'OrΓ©al Brandstorm Competition for Fourth Year in a Row

    Apr 16, 2024

    As the U.S. winners, students Angie Belloso, Breyona Smith, and Brianna Jennes earn an all-expense paid trip to London for the next stage of the international competition.

  • Assistant Professor Alex Fruchter with his AEMMP Records class students outside of the AEMMP Showcase venue, Darwin's Pub

    Students Enjoy Action-Packed South by Southwest

    Apr 09, 2024

    Led by dedicated faculty, ΒιΆΉΝψ students journeyed to Austin for immersive experiences, collaborative projects, and valuable networking opportunities, reinforcing the institution's commitment to practical education and student success.

  • the exterior of shop columbia at dusk

    Empowering Creatives at ShopΒιΆΉΝψ

    Mar 07, 2024

    During Women's History Month, we honor female-identifying artists who make ShopΒιΆΉΝψ a unique shopping experience in the heart of ΒιΆΉΝψ’s campus.

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    Advertising Students Discuss the Best Super Bowl Ads of 2024

    Feb 13, 2024

    ΒιΆΉΝψ students got together in their Communication Department courses to discuss the details of the biggest night in advertising

  • student in c3 expo

    Student-Run C3 Expo Welcomes Anime and Manga Fans to ΒιΆΉΝψ

    Feb 13, 2024

    ΒιΆΉΝψ students hosted a pop culture extravaganza that showcased student art, event-planning savvy, and love of cosplay.

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    Student-Produced Musical Theatre Concert Set for Feb. 15-16

    Jan 29, 2024

    ΒιΆΉΝψ students are collaborating to present the inaugural Musical Theatre Dance Concert.

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    Apollo Baldoz ’09 Created Visuals for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour

    Nov 13, 2023

    Apollo Baldoz ’09 was part of the design and animation team that created the visuals for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.

  • Regina Taylor

    Stand Up, Speak Out with Actress and Playwright Regina Taylor

    Oct 05, 2023

    ΒιΆΉΝψ, in partnership with award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor, launched a community-based project series called Black Album Mixtape.

  • ΒιΆΉΝψ dance faculty and alumni present original student performances in the annual DELVE concert, May 8–9.

    Upcoming Events at ΒιΆΉΝψ

    May 05, 2025

    A range of performances and experiences showcasing student and faculty artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.

  • head shots of laurence minsky and scot westwater

    ΒιΆΉΝψ Professor, Alum Explore Conversational AI in New Book

    Aug 16, 2023

    Professor Laurence Minsky and Scot Westwater '99 delve into the evolving landscape of marketing, analyzing the power of Conversational AI in their new book.

  • Students and professor gather around table and look at gift bag designs.

    Corporate Collaboration Presents Students Opportunity to Bring Gift Bag Designs to Market

    Jul 31, 2023

    Students at ΒιΆΉΝψ learn the art and business of design thanks to partnership with gift bag seller and marketing firm.

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    ΒιΆΉΝψ Announces the 2023 Chicagoland Transfer Awards

    Jun 20, 2023

    The award provides ten $15,000 scholarships and one full-tuition scholarship to students transferring from Chicago-area community colleges to ΒιΆΉΝψ.

  • animation review magazine cover

    ΒιΆΉΝψ Ranked No. 1 Illustration School in Illinois

    May 05, 2023

    β€˜Animation Career Review’ announces 5th annual rankings in Illustration, with ΒιΆΉΝψ topping the list.

  • intranet campaign

    ΒιΆΉΝψ Launches Advertising and Marketing Campaign

    Apr 13, 2023

    The Spring 2023 campaign targets prospective students across the United States.

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    Three-Peat First-Place Win for ΒιΆΉΝψ's L'OrΓ©al Brandstorm Team

    Apr 11, 2023

    Student team from ΒιΆΉΝψ wins innovation competition by leveraging new technologies to promote brand.

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    Professor Paul Catanese Receives Fulbright Award

    Apr 10, 2023

    ΒιΆΉΝψ Professor Paul Catanese will work with faculty and students at the Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Art and Design in Poland in the Spring of 2024 to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can expand the boundaries of printmaking.

  • Dave Pabellon

    Assistant Professor Dave Pabellon on Design, Equity, and Communities of Protest

    Mar 13, 2023

    Why leaning into connections and fostering relationships is more important than ever.

  • Collage of ΒιΆΉΝψ College of Chicago Students, Faculty and Staff

    Thank You, ΒιΆΉΝψ Community

    Nov 21, 2022

    ΒιΆΉΝψ recognizes the students, faculty, and staff who comprise ΒιΆΉΝψ's vibrant creative community.

  • evening photo of merchandise mart with  the words chicago design through the decades illuminated on the building

    ΒιΆΉΝψ Faculty Member Helps Create Upcoming Art on the Mart Exhibit

    Nov 11, 2022

    Graphic Design Faculty Member Guy Villa, Jr.’s β€˜Chicago Design Through the Decades’ exhibition opens Friday, November 18, at 7:30 p.m., and will run nightly through December 30 as part of the Merchandise Mart’s Art on the Mart series.

  • Interior Architecture students at Pullman

    ΒιΆΉΝψ Interior Architecture Students Reimagine Chicago

    Oct 17, 2022

    ΒιΆΉΝψ courses use Chicago as a focal point for students studying Interior Architecture.

  • Transfer Graphic

    National Transfer Student Week

    Oct 17, 2022

    In honor of National Transfer Student Week, we interviewed five ΒιΆΉΝψ students about their transfer experience.

  • 8th Annual Graphic Design Rankings

    ΒιΆΉΝψ Earns Spot on List of Top Graphic Design Schools in the Midwest

    May 16, 2022

    Animation Career Review ranked ΒιΆΉΝψ #13 on their list of Top Graphic Design Schools in the Midwest.

  • Dave Pabellon, photo by Fauve Foto

    Dave Pabellon on Being a Design Practitioner and Why He Chose ΒιΆΉΝψ

    Apr 29, 2022

    ΒιΆΉΝψ faculty member talks about design, maintaining human connection, and dismantling privilege and power structures as an artist

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