About
design is a collaborative process.
Whether through feedback from classmates in critique, input from professors, or turning to your roommate and asking “which one looks better?” collaboration is integral to design. While this team environment is so beneficial, it isn’t often celebrated.
This year’s design show calls attention to the collaborative aspects of the design process, highlighting that the work of one is often achieved through the combined efforts of many.
Through photography, language, and interaction, we’ve created a collaborative atmosphere that designers and viewers alike can take part in.
Our Judges
Alessandra Echeverri
The owner, designer, and printer at Typecase Industries, a full-service design and letterpress studio in Washington, DC. Since 2012, TCI has been the go-to shop for custom wedding invitations and speciality paper goods. We work with clients big and small to create unique designs and memorable products. Alessandra has a background in fine art printmaking and graphic design from the University of Maryland and Corcoran College of Art + Design and enjoys being part of the DC creative community.
Liz Calka
A Lead User Experience Designer at National Geographic where she leverages her dual expertise in UX and visual design to create design systems, community products, and storytelling interfaces for the brand’s digital properties. She is also a freelance photographer, and a House Tour Contributor for Apartment Therapy.
Maggie Winters Gaudaen
A Senior Art Director at ISL focused on creating impactful brand experiences across social, digital, and physical platforms. She believes in creative that's bold enough to intrigue the indifferent and capture attention. Maggie’s work ranges from experiential and integrated campaigns to brand strategy and interactive design. Over the past few years, she’s worked with Capital One, Lyft, Volkswagen, Air Canada, The Shelter Pets Project, and P&G. Outside of work, you’ll find Maggie skipping through Northeast with her giant pitbull and exploring the design of sex education materials.
This Year's Crew
Shannon Pallatta: President, Event Art Director, Photographer
Jordan McCormack: Vice President, Treasurer, Photographer
Leen Zalatimo: Marketing Director
Josef Edmonds: Event and Promotion Designer
Caleb Gleit: Event and Promotion Designer
Hannah Bui: Lead Website Designer/Developerer
Jianxiong Li: Website Designer/Developer
Mingshen Zhang: Website Production Assistant
Thank you to our faculty advisor, David Ramos, and to Lisa Barr, Wyatt Eddy, Anna Leithauser, Chemi Montes, Yana Sakellion, Jaylynn Saure, and Kate Smith-Morse.