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Graphic Design BFA
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May 2, 2019
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Alumnus wins Toy of the Year Award with Ollyball
Joe Burke '89 (graphic design) invented a lightweight, durable ball designed for full-speed indoor play that leaves windows, walls and decor unharmed.
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April 1, 2019
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Tiger Love: Love at first double-take
Shortly after Marcy (Thurman) Brenner ’87 (new media marketing) arrived at RIT in the fall of 1984, she caught a glimpse of Chris Brenner ’87 (graphic design) skateboarding down the Quarter Mile. They later learned they lived on the same floor in Community Service Clubhouse.
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March 28, 2019
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Winner announced in 2019 Imagine RIT poster contest
The winning design in this year’s Imagine RIT poster contest was created by Maggie Blaisdell, a first-year student majoring in graphic design.
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March 18, 2019
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March 18, 2019
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Beloved faculty honored for commitment to students, industry
Always willing to lend a hand to his current and former students, Chris Lyons received the Rochester Advertising Federation's 2019 Silver Achievement Award.
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February 12, 2019
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November 20, 2018
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Alumna finds perfect solution to wedding planning
Arielle Link ’13 used graphic design skills that she learned at RIT to create a wedding planner for the modern bride. -
November 20, 2018
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Main Street Arts becomes family affair
Bradley Butler ’10 MFA (fine arts studio) and Sarah Butler ’08 (graphic design) run Main Street Arts in Clifton Springs, N.Y. -
November 20, 2018
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Design manager by day, air guitarist by night
Jason Farnan ’03 (graphic design) performs a rather unconventional instrument in front of thousands of people. Farnan, known on stage as Lt. Facemelter, is a decorated air guitarist. -
November 14, 2018
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October 31, 2018
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RIT team wins 2018 Paperboard Packaging Student Design Challenge
RIT’s “Packin’ Heat” student team was a spicy favorite at the 2018 Paperboard Packaging Student Design Challenge. The group of undergraduates took first place among 58 collegiate teams in the national design competition. -
October 5, 2018
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Graduate receives DOD award for outstanding employees with disabilities
Tracy Tao-Moore ’92 (graphic design) received an 2018 Secretary of Defense Award for Outstanding Service Members and Civilians with Disabilities for her contributions in support of the DOD mission.
