Graphic Design at Illinois

If you're headed back to or a new student on campus this fall 2026, check out what the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts has to offer!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6ECgqRRu8g

Krannert Center - 2026-27 Season Preview Krannert Center for the Performing Arts is proud to announce our 2026-27 season! Complete information is available online at https://KrannertCenter.com.

The 2025 Animation Career Review rankings are here, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign just pulled off a massive double win. After sifting through over 250 Midwest colleges with graphic design programs, they named us #2 in the Midwest for graphic design and #6 in the entire nation for public graphic design schools.

Check out the full rankings here: https://www.animationcareerreview.com/articles/2025-graphic-design-school-rankings





School of Art and Design at Illinois College of Fine & Applied Arts at Illinois

The 2026 BFA Catalog is live and we are excited for all of our students who are showing their senior capstones at the Krannert Art Museum this weekend!

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School of Art and Design at Illinois

Senior Year is wrapping up, so here is our final senior spotlight! Meet Emma Martinez, whose ideation process consists of experimentation. She is passionate about creating designs that inspire others.

Here are a few words from Emma:

Hi Guys! If you want to see more of my work or collaborate on a project, check out my portfolio and connect with me on LinkedIn.

Portfolio: https://buff.ly/XwlNKb2

LinkedIn: https://buff.ly/XAOUc7R

Senior Spotlight on Rinnell Borgas! Rinnell is interested in print-based design. Her process combines digital and tactile approaches, exploring her inner world, fueling her creations.

Here are a few words from Rinnell:

See more of my work at rinnellsrealm.framer.website

At The Intersection is currently up in the link gallery. Be sure to check out the amazing work from our graphic design students and come celebrate the exhibition with us on the last day, Friday, April 24th, at noon. 🎉

Say hello to Sophia Kim for Senior Spotlight! Sophia is passionate about creative thinking: finding solutions to solve real-world problems. As she continues her career in graphic design, she wants to create products and brands that connect deeply with users.

Here are a few words from Sophia:

Feel free to tag along my design career on my portfolio site: https://buff.ly/dbynff9

or on my art account: .soji

48-hour show at the Bloc Gallery! See you there!

Senior Spotlight on Dylan Fu, whose designs inspire others. His designs aim to connect with others, showcasing Dylan's design philosophy in sustainability and storytelling.

Here are a few words from Dylan:

If you want to follow my creative journey or want to work with me, you can reach me here:

Art Instagram:
Portfolio: dylanfu.design
LinkedIn: https://buff.ly/iWIwWxJ

Senior Spotlight! 🎉 Meet Molly Bauhs, whose work focuses on brand identity. Her work captures diverse perspectives, displaying them in a cohesive design. Take a look at more of Molly's amazing work: https://buff.ly/jlwPK4q

Here are a few words from Molly:

Hello! I'm Molly. Check out some of my work as a graduating senior. The spotlight examples range from classwork, personal fun, and internship work.