2025 Kaleidoscope: Auburn Design Show / Opening Reception

Kaleidoscope is an annual juried design exhibition that offers a diverse and dynamic showcase of creative talents, including undergraduate students in the Pre-Graphic Design (PGDE), industrial design (INDD), and graphic design (GDES) programs, as well as graduate students in the Master of Industrial Design (MID) program. At every turn of this event, a fresh perspective on the work of students in the School of Industrial and Graphic Design (SIGD) unfolds, spanning all levels of their educational journey.

This event not only highlights outstanding student projects from recent semesters but also transforms the entire school environment into a lively exhibition space. Each classroom becomes a canvas for presenting a diverse array of student projects in both industrial and graphic design, showcasing the broad spectrum of participants and their creative endeavors. Representing a comprehensive range of expertise, from beginners to advanced learners, the exhibition is carefully curated by SIGD faculty and evaluated by a panel of 24 design professionals, ensuring a high standard of quality and creativity across all levels of student work, and a thorough and inclusive experience for all attendees.

SHOW: Monday, May 5, 12 noon — Friday, May 9, 4:00 pm

OPENING RECEPTION: Monday, May 5, 4 – 6 PM, Wallace Hall Lawn

4:00 – 4:15 p.m. / Welcome and Opening Remarks

4:15 – 4:45 p.m. / Award Ceremony

4:45 – 6:00 p.m. / Celebration

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN JURY

Andrew Edge ’19 / Senior Industrial Designer, Steelcase

Anjuli Calvert ’08 / Principal Design Strategist & Service Designer, Humana

Chris Livaudais ’02 / Sr. Design Consultant, The Coca-Cola Company

Dorsey Cox ’85 / Design Manager, CFGroup, LLC

John McCabe ’06 / Senior Design Manager, IBM

John Payne ’90 / Head of Design, Public Policy Lab + Assistant Professor, Parson School of Design

Josh Ekandem ’07, ’09 / Design Technologist

Ken Musgrave ’89 / Consulting

Michael Hicks ’06, ’09 / Senior Designer, Altium Packaging

Michael Smith ’91/ Vice President | Global Experience Design, HP, Inc.

GRAPHIC DESIGN JURY

Allison Braund-Harris ’13 / Chief Executive Officer, Hardly

Avery Dove ’18 / Graphic Designer & Motion Designer, Copperwing Design

Ben Rivers ’96 / VP Creative Studios, UPS Global Communications, UPS

Caitlin Piery ’14 / Design Operations Lead, Cedar

Elise Thomason ’00 / Designer, Illustrator, and Artist

James Sommerville / Founder + CEO, KnownUnknown

Joey Graddy ’00 / Partner & Executive Creative Director, Brand Neue Co.

Jordan Johnston ’07 / Creative Director

Kat Hollister ’07 / Senior Manager, Product Design, Peloton Interactive

Madison Maloney ’15 / Design Director, Rifle Paper Co.

Morgan Searcy ’19 / Creative Director, Independent

Olivia French ’18 / Owner & Creative Director

Virginia Patterson ’13 / Graphic & Packaging Designer

Zach Hobbs ’02 / Communication Design Director, IDEO

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION + PARKING

This event is free and open to the public. Please register and get individual tickets. Attendees may park at the lots next to Neville Arena or Nichols Center (see map below).

SIGD80 T-shirt

To celebrate the 80th anniversary of the School of Industrial and Graphic Design, each attendee will receive a free SIGD80 T-shirt.