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SDCT's Top 10: Year in Review

Look back on the show-stopping events, national recognition, and milestones we're celebrating from the 2022-2023 academic year.

Leading Art & Design Programs 2024: School of Design and Creative Technologies at The University of Texas at Austin

September 4, 2024

The School of Design and Creative Technologies (SDCT) is the newest and fastest-growing program at the University of Texas at Austin. SDCT, a part of the prestigious College of Fine Arts, runs a specialized design curriculum worthy of its place in one of the world's largest and most renowned research institutions. Our students are uniquely positioned to benefit from all that UT Austin offers as they learn critical design skills.

Graduate design student presenting thesis project in front of faculty

SDCT Recognized Among Top Art & Design Programs by Newsweek

September 4, 2024

The School of Design and Creative Technologies (SDCT) is the newest and fastest-growing program at the University of Texas at Austin. SDCT, a part of the prestigious College of Fine Arts, runs a specialized design curriculum worthy of its place in one of the world's largest and most renowned research institutions. Our students are uniquely positioned to benefit from all that UT Austin offers as they learn critical design skills.

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Bluepoint Games Has a Blueprint for Gaming Career Success

August 1, 2024

Bluepoint Games, renowned for their meticulous remakes and remasters, has made significant strides in the gaming industry since its inception in 2006. Read on as some of their employees share more about  the company’s mission and history, as well as their  insights into the game development industry.

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UT junior wins grand prize award with Biodesign pill, promotes sustainability, creativity

July 3, 2024

Imagine a world where humans eat a probiotic pill that allows for the digestion of plastic waste, promoting a greener future. The caveat to this pill lies in its composition – worm feces. 

Department of Design Chair Karol Murlak. Photo by Ameera Albalawi.

Designer, researcher and educator Karol Murlak named chair of the Department of Design

July 1, 2024

The College of Fine Arts has named designer and researcher Karol Murlak as the chair of the Department of Design in the School of Design and Creative Technologies, effective July 1. He will hold the Marguerite Fairchild Centennial Professorship.

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Graduate Students Propose AI-based Solutions to Support Social Service Providers

June 20, 2024

A spring semester capstone project challenged graduate students to understand the daily workflows of social service providers — including social workers, community health workers, and peer support specialists —  and to propose an AI-based solution to address some of the challenges associated with providing care.

Andrea Ordonez (left), Aaron Parsley, and Juleanna Culilap.

Texas Monthly Welcomes SDCT Alum as Designer in New Editorial Hiring Class

June 20, 2024

SDCT alum Juleanna Culilap joins the newest class of the Texas Monthly editorial staff.

Person with long red hair and layered silver jewelry holds a translucent crystal sculpture outdoors, smiling warmly while looking directly at the camera. The background is softly blurred with greenery and another person in the distance.

UT junior wins grand prize award with Biodesign pill, promotes sustainability, creativity

June 2, 2024

A UT junior has claimed the grand prize for an innovative biodesign pill concept that merges sustainability with creativity, aiming to transform the health industry. This groundbreaking design showcases the potential of eco-friendly solutions in everyday wellness products.

2023-2024 SDCT Top 10

2023-2024 SDCT Top 10

May 21, 2024

It has been an eventful year filled with impressive showcases and inspiring research.  From drone shows to industry partnerships, work produced in our classrooms has truly changed the world around us. We are excited to share SDCT’s Top 10 for this past academic year!

Alyssa Duhart as a student running track and field for the University of Texas at Austin

Alumni Spotlight: Alyssa Duhart

May 3, 2024

From track star to New Balance Designer, SDCT grad Alyssa Duhart shares her creative journey.