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Faculty 2

Featuring works from over 35 designers spanning diverse disciplines and building on the success of our first publication, Issue No. 2 showcases perspectives from Chicago-based designers who examine the relationship between design, community, and creative practice. 

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May Social Hour
Social Hour
Saturday, May 31 at 11 AM
Coffee at Little Village’s Bueno Days Coffee
Cold Style 02
Panel Conversation
Wednesday, May 28 at 6 – 9 PM
A casual evening of lettering and typeface design in Chicago

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Back to Basics

It’s a friendly companion that addresses the basics of navigating the design industry.

Faculty Issue No.1

Our first issue features dozens of Chicago-based designers through interviews, essays, project spotlights, profiles, and more.

Chicago Series

The Chicago Graphic Design Club asked a series of Chicago-based designers to design a t-shirt that responds to “family.”

Our Podcast

Underscore

Exploring the craft, theory, and practice of graphic design, plus discussing ideas that cultivate a more inclusive and thoughtful creative community. 

Writing

Exploring design through through perspectives by and for our community.

Institute of Design Civic Futures Immersion participants Making and Identity participants in Oaxaca 2024 during our site visit with Colectivo Subterráneos
February 28, 2025
Immersion in Peru
January 1, 2025
Reflection on 2024
December 31, 2024
Social Hours 2024 Reflection

Our online Community

Connect with other designers in Chicago and discover resources, support, job opportunities, friendships, and more.

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Mu Radio

An online music streaming program playing curated mixtapes by Chicago based graphic designers. 

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The official online shop where you can support the Chicago Graphic Design Club’s vision of building a positive culture within graphic design theory, craft, and practice.