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Representing the award-winning Graphic Design track at the University of North Texas.

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The Nobel prize in literature was awarded to poet and essayist Anne Carson. If you want to see what the fuss is about, students can read/experience her book “Nox” in our Gough Design Research Space.

Nox is stunning as both literary and design artifact. This accordion-folded book reads as an almost sacred box of memories and histories, and serves as a loving elegy after the death of Carson’s brother.

Find it in our “Book Arts” section. Designed in collaboration with Robert Currie. Published by New Directions, 2010. by @unt_cvad_gd

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October is Design Month! In the coming weeks we’ll showcase a few of our students’ internship experiences. Have you had a graphic design internship? Sound off in the comments! by @unt_cvad_gd

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A good night with Goodtype! Huge thank you to Ilana Griffo and Katie Johnson, co-owners of Goodtype, for their inspiring and vital talk on finding your creative voice. We are so grateful for the great tips, after-event conversations, and yes, even the memes! by @unt_cvad_gd

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Curious about how to set yourself apart and build authentic creative confidence? Want to tune out doubt and let go of perfectionism? Join us next week for a talk from Katie Johnson (UNT ComDes class of 2013) and Ilana Griffo, co-owners of Goodtype.

In their talk, "Finding Your Creative Voice," they'll share actionable strategies for creatives of all types.

Space is limited; RSVP for free through the link in our bio! Open to all UNT students.

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Finding Your Creative Voice with Katie Johnson & Ilana Griffo

September 29, 6:30pm
in the CVAD Gallery (ART 160) Two women smiling at the camera in colorful orange and red outfits against a bright orange backdrop. Text overlay reads "Finding Your Creative Voice" in a bold black typeface. by @unt_cvad_gd

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Did you catch this beauty in CVAD’s Paul Voertman Gallery? The gorgeous hand-painted 3D book was made by ComDes alum Dana Tanamachi (class of 2007). It’s on display through September 18 as part of the “Artists’ Books from the CVAD Collection” show, curated by Art History graduate student Mina Silva. by @unt_cvad_gd

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When it comes to our alumni, the inspiration really stacks up!

Hybrid Design sent over a HUGE collection of design ephemera from their archives for our students to dig through, study, and put to use in their publication design courses. More of these beautiful and thoughtful samples can be viewed in our Gough Design Research Space.

We’re especially proud to say that Hybrid’s founders are program alumni.

Thank you @hybriddesignsf for giving our students something worth getting their hands on. by @unt_cvad_gd

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We are so back. Get those laptops, sketchbooks, magnets, and large format paper rolls ready! The Fall 2026 semester has officially started.

#cvaddesign #designschool #graphicdesign by @unt_cvad_gd

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Now for a little holiday magic in August! Congratulations to Zoey Long (class of 2025) for receiving a Gold in the Graphis New Talent Awards 2026. This magical project, produced in class with Professor Stephen Zhang, won gold in promotional design. Zoey developed the Realms of Wonder campaign to reinforce Neiman Marcus‘s commitment to extraordinary experiences. Inspired by the nostalgic fantasy the Nutcracker, the campaign blends playful, storybook-style illustration with refined, embellished typography to evoke charm and sophistication. Materials include a richly illustrated edition of the annual holiday book, ornamental gift wrapping, and an interactive advent calendar. On the left is a colorful illustration of a Nutcracker that uses bold shapes and thin golden line work. On the right is a mock up of the interior of a book spread. The book also includes illustrations in the same style, paired with elegant gold typography. by @unt_cvad_gd

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Provocative. Gothic. Romantic. Subversive. Xavier Rafique (class of '27) earned a second Gold in the Graphis New Talent Awards 2026 for his Alexander McQueen book layout. The project, rooted in extensive research and image curation, lends a nuanced look at the famed fashion designer’s 12 most iconic collections. A clash of monospace typography for body copy and contemporary serif typefaces for headers alludes to the fashion designer’s famous use of juxtaposition within his own work. The book is just over 100 pages, and was designed under the guidance of Professor Whitney Rush.

Images sourced from Vogue, Vanity Fair, and Show Studio. Mockup of the book’s front and back covers. by @unt_cvad_gd

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Today we’re highlighting the first of TWO projects by Xavier Rafique (class of '27) that earned Gold Graphis New Talent Awards.

These three magazine spreads, created in Typography Two with Professor Erica Holeman, showcase the work of famed street photographer Willy Spiller. Through pull quotes, customized typography, drop caps, and other iconography, Xavier’s work echoes the dynamism of the 1980s New York subway system captured in Spiller’s photography. Opening spread of a magazine feature story opener. Bold typography frames a photo of folks in a subway car. Smaller text to the right offsets the main graphic. by @unt_cvad_gd

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