School of Visual Communication Design
Taking Their Stories From Concept to ComicCon
Last summer, 12 Kent State students in the university's Visual Communication Design program worked with Route Eight Studios to learn about the real-world challenges artists face in creating comic books. "Flash Fiction" is the result - an anthology of stories written and illustrated by students creators.
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 Kent State University’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.
Dilemmas Faced When Volunteering Abroad
For her Intercultural Communication course, student Ashli-Taylor Carroll tackled the subject of some of the pitfalls to watch out for when people are voluntouring – traveling abroad for the purpose of doing volunteer work.
WW2 Style Propaganda Poster - Hurricane Dogs
Students in Comm 42000 - Media, War and Propaganda were assigned to design a poster in the style of the propaganda posters of the Second World War, but with a modern twist. Sara House chose to do her poster on dogs that were displaced and abandoned when Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans in 2005.
WW2 Style Propaganda Poster - Climate Change
Students in Comm 42000 - Media, War and Propaganda were assigned to design a poster in the style of the propaganda posters of the Second World War, but with a modern twist. Faith Rogers chose to do her poster on climate change, focusing on the loss of polar bear habitat as one striking image.
WW2 Style Propaganda Poster - Hurricane Dogs
Students in Comm 42000 - Media, War and Propaganda were assigned to design a poster in the style of the propaganda posters of the Second World War, but with a modern twist. Sara House chose to do her poster on dogs that were displaced and abandoned when Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans in 2005.
WW2 Style Propaganda Poster - Hurricane Dogs
Students in Comm 42000 - Media, War and Propaganda were assigned to design a poster in the style of the propaganda posters of the Second World War, but with a modern twist. Sara House chose to do her poster on dogs that were displaced and abandoned when Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans in 2005.&…
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.