Design, Then Deliver Recap☆
Our first workshop is complete, stay tuned for the rest!
(1) Design, Then Deliver Recap
(2) Next Week’s Meeting
(3) Reminders
(4) Opportunities & Events
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first workshop of the semester! Design, Then Deliver gave members the chance to design in teams, share ideas, and receive feedback from peers. It was exciting to watch ideas evolve into creative outcomes.
✦ Next Week: Professional Development Case Study
➝ Tuesday, Sept. 30 | 6–7 PM
➝ Student Org Lounge, Morgridge Hall
Learn about what case studies are, how to incorporate them into your portfolio, and steps for creating one! This session will give you practical experience you can highlight in interviews and use to grow your professional skills.
Reminders ⧖
Cohort Applications Open Sept. 30! Apply to join a semester-long DI design cohort! Applications close Oct. 7 and teams will be notified Oct. 9.
Become a Member of DI! Fill out the application by October 7th + attend at least 5 DI events this semester [Application link]
Members are able to:
Participate in our semester-long design cohorts
Apply for exec positions
Stay connected with us on Slack and Instagram for updates + highlights!
Upcoming Opportunities & Events ⬇︎
💼 Fall Career & Internship Fair
Thursday, September 25 | 4–7:30 PM | Kohl Center
Meet with top employers from a wide range of industries who are hiring for internships and full-time roles. Whether you’re exploring options or actively applying, this is a great chance to practice networking, learn about opportunities, and make connections. Register here
📢 RED Talk: Julie Norvaisas
Tuesday, October 14 | 4:30–6 PM WARF Seminar Room, 7th floor of Morgridge Hall
Join us for a RED Talk with Julie Norvaisas, a design & UX leader at Dscout. Julie will share insights from her work shaping strategy, building teams, and driving human-centered design that creates real impact. A great chance to learn from an inspiring voice in the UX community!
🌍 World Usability Day 2025 - CDIS Celebration
Thursday, November 13 | All day @ Morgridge Hall
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of World Usability Day with events, food, swag, and opportunities to connect with the Madison design & tech community. This year’s theme, Emerging Technologies and Human Experience, explores how innovations like AI and immersive interfaces can transform the way we live and work. Volunteer opportunities will also be available!
🎨 DesignLab – Digital Design Support
Working on a presentation, poster, video, or another creative project? DesignLab offers free one-on-one tutoring to help you improve your design, storytelling, and visuals. Their consultants can guide you at any stage, from brainstorming ideas to refining the final product. Both in-person and virtual appointments are available throughout the semester at multiple campus locations.
💻 Software Training for Students (STS)
Looking to sharpen your tech skills? STS) offers free, hands-on workshops and 1-on-1 support on tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel, R, Python, HTML/CSS/JS, and more. Learn from fellow students in a supportive, low-stress environment whether for class projects or personal growth!
See you next week!🗓️👋
We hope to see you at our Professional Development Case Study Meeting next Tuesday, Sept. 30!