A design community shouldn't graduate without a shared experience.

IXD year-end event experience concept collage
Role:
Creative Director, Designer
Tools:
Figma, Figma Weave, Photoshop
Timeline:
1 week
Project Type:
Brand, Community

Intro

My program didn’t have a year-end show. I designed an experience-led event concept to give graduating interaction designers a shared moment.

It started with a hoodie design students already loved, then grew into a full brand system for the night.

Visuals

Minimal, bold, and honest. Typography stays quiet so graphic moments and interactive touchpoints can lead.

Black and white Sheridan IXD hoodies with please don't ask me what interaction design is printed on the back
Students wearing Sheridan IXD hoodies with handmade award ribbons
Black tote bag with IXD lattice icons, pin, and Best in Show ribbon
Name badge with skill radar chart on a Sheridan IXD sweatshirt
Portfolio keychain and ID holder clipped to jeans with ixd? yes tag
Connect the dots attendee cards in blue and grey with frosted thank-you overlays
Laptop mockup of Sheridan IXD yes 2028 grad designer directory website
Grid of event branding posts for award ribbons, merch drop, and year end party
Two wheatpaste-style posters for Sheridan IXD 2028 merch and year-end show
IXD sticker sheet and year end party photo sticker

Exploration

IXD hoodie exploration with award ribbon and portfolio keychain mockup

Reflection

Don’t wait for permission. Design the community experience you want to see, then find the tools to get there.

Next: pitch faculty and sponsors, and build it with peers. An event this size needs a community behind it.