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Designed With Purpose: UT Austin seniors leave their mark with their B.F.A. capstone projects

May 5, 2026

Three seniors in the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design program showcased their capstone projects at the annual UT Design Show, presenting work that reflects both their technical growth and personal identities.

A painting by Michael Ray Charles depicting stylized Black-and-white portrait faces emerging from medieval castle towers, surrounded by swirling waves of auburn hair.

Design Faculty Member Michael Ray Charles and the Art of Looking Closer

April 2, 2026

KOLUMN Magazine spotlights Design faculty member Michael Ray Charles, whose decades-long body of work confronts racist commercial imagery and its lasting presence in American visual culture.

Cover of Renaissance Woman: The Creative Life of Louise E. Jefferson by Tasheka Arceneaux Sutton, featuring archival photos of Jefferson at work alongside a illustrated map of East Africa on a deep red background.

Uncovering the Archive: A Design faculty member's mission to restore Louise E. Jefferson to graphic design history

March 25, 2026

Designer and educator Tasheka Arceneaux-Sutton recovers the forgotten legacy of Louise E. Jefferson, the first Black woman art director at a publishing house.

A smiling woman wearing a headscarf holds a framed certificate reading “Posey’s Choice Award” and a horseshoe-shaped trophy engraved with Texas Health Catalyst. The sepia-toned portrait sits against a subtle grid background, highlighting Compreva’s recognition and patient-centered innovation.

Design Graduate Students Transform Capstone Into Funded, Award-Winning Health Innovation

February 26, 2026

A student capstone becomes Compreva, a funded wearable for Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) patients—earning $30K and top honors from Texas Health Catalyst.

Rows of flat storage drawers are meticulously labeled with wood typeface names, point sizes, and examples of printed characters. The drawers—stacked floor to ceiling—form a dense, typographic archive that reflects the scope of the Rob Roy Kelly American Wood Type Collection.

UT Students Keep the History of Print Alive Through Summer Residency

January 19, 2026

UT Design students breathe new life into historic wood type through a fast-paced summer residency focused on letterpress experimentation and production.

A smiling woman stands in the center of a gallery-style installation featuring playful, illustrated wall art and hand-crafted graphic design objects. Framed prints, textiles, and printed materials surround her, including a series titled “No Phone Zone.” The immersive space blends printmaking, design, and everyday objects into a cohesive visual narrative.

From Risograph to Real Clients: How an M.F.A. in Design Shaped Stella Richman’s Creative Career

January 5, 2026

M.F.A. alum Stella Richman shares how building a hands-on portfolio at UT led her to a role at a Brooklyn design studio.

An older woman with short white hair sits on a wooden bench outdoors, smiling warmly. She wears a black and white patterned shirt and black shorts, resting her hand on a coconut at her feet. A red folding chair, cinder blocks, and parked cars are visible behind a chain-link fence in the background.

From Austin to Aguada: UT Researchers Partner With Their Community to Foster Empowerment and Resilience

November 24, 2025

Two UT researchers return home to help a coastal community in Puerto Rico imagine a more resilient future.

Two smiling speakers stand arm-in-arm in front of a large digital display with the words “Stay open to the magic” and medieval-style illustrations of gesturing figures.

Wordplay, the Medieval Way: The Origins of Dropcaps

October 29, 2025

What happens when a designer with a love of medieval studies meets a game developer who thrives on creative collaboration? You get Dropcaps: a mobile word game that combines ornate typography, clever gameplay, and a touch of history. 

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Design Assistant Professor of Practice Julie Schell Weighs in on How to Make the Most of an AI Tutor

September 23, 2025

Julie Schell shares insights on how students can maximize learning when using AI tutors.