National Recognition

Learning from award-winning faculty, design students at KU consistently earn national recognition. Check out some of the recent work accepted to the National Student Show in Dallas, Texas in 2026 where KU Design was awarded "Best School."
This image displays a visual portfolio layout with multiple pages, featuring design projects. Notably, it mentions "Lawrence Libraries" alongside various design elements and illustrations. The background is red, and text at the bottom reads, "Best of Senior Portfolios—Gold, Wes Kemnitzter."
This image displays a collection of nine colorful design projects by Reese Cowden, titled "Best Junior Portfolio." The projects feature various packaging, graphic, and layout designs, including themes from "Cup Noodles" and other artistic elements. Each design is presented in a rectangular grid format, showcasing a variety of styles and vibrant colors.
This image features a pink background with a 3x3 grid of portfolio images. Each cell contains various graphic design examples including illustrations, typography, and branded packaging. Notable text includes "Charlie Work" and "Best Sophomore Portfolio Meg Werner.
The image is divided into two sections. On the left is a poster with the text "JOCO parks & rec, Johnson County, JCPRD" in bold letters, clipped to a line. On the right are five open booklet pages featuring various designs: a color gradient, text, and architectural layouts. At the bottom, text reads "Judge's Choice Award" and "Adrian Buckner" against a blue background.
This image showcases four panels of creative magazine designs featuring bold, modern layouts. The top two panels display eye-catching graphics related to "Dirty Sardini" and "Fish & Chips." The bottom left panel includes a magazine spread from "The Daily Current," with the headline "We Are So Cooked." The bottom right panel illustrates various packaging designs with playful fish motifs. Text at the bottom indicates "Biggest Risk Taker Award" and "Danny Duong.
The image features a collage of a publication titled "MANIFESTO," showcasing various pages with abstract blue and white designs. One photo includes a cover labeled "The Art of Learning" and another has the text "Judge's Choice Award." The name Olivia Krueger appears in the design.
Animated scene featuring a blue dog holding a glowing yellow star in its mouth against a dark background. The word "golden" is written in cursive with a small star above the "n." Text at the bottom reads, "Best of Motion Design—Animated Short" and "Bella LeJuerne.
Group of people posing with design awards at the University of Kansas event. There's a large "NSSC Connections" banner in the background. Individuals are smiling and holding plaques. Walls display various artworks.