Graphic Design Technology & Resources

Technology

The graphic design classrooms and production labs are housed in dedicated facilities in the Barry Arts Building. Our classrooms and labs provide access to state of the art tools and processes for producing work. The graphic design computer lab is equipped with Apple computers and industry standard software for print and digital production.

Upon completion of GDES 365 Basic Typography, students are required to purchase a Mac or PC laptop for upper level coursework. Educational discounts are available.

Required Equipment:

  • Change to "Minimum 13" Mac or PC laptop capable of runningÌý

Recommended Equipment:

  • External USB-C hard drive
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PC vs Mac

Macs are still the industry standard in the graphic design profession. An additional concern for students in the program is compatibility and workflow. All the external services and resources in the classrooms utilize the MacOS system. Students with a PC may encounter an additional layer of complication in their workflow. Finally, neither the graphic design faculty or staff offer support for PCs.

Professional and Student Organizations

The Graphic Design Club is a student group at Old à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã University created to build a strong sense of community on campus by hosting presentations, workshops and field trips related to the design profession. The club also connects graphic design students with the local design community by networking with professional organizations like AIGA Hampton Roads, AAF Hampton Roads, and the Richmond Ad Club. The Graphic Design Club is open to all graphic design majors and alumni and does not require membership. For updates on upcoming events, join the Facebook group page or follow us on Instagram.

  • Graphic Design Club Facebook Page:Ìý
  • GD ODU + GDC ODU Instagram:Ìý
  • AIGA HR:Ìý

Professional Development

The graphic design program maintains an active schedule of visiting designers, exhibitions, and workshops to enhance students' educational experience. From visiting designers, students have the opportunity to learn formally and informally from a variety of local, national, and internationally-recognized figures in contemporary design.

Links & Resources

AIGA | The Professional Organization for Design

AIGA | Hampton Roads

AIGA | Richmond

AIGA | DC

AIGA | Raleigh

UCDA | University & College Designers Association

Art Director's Club

Type Director's Club

The Society of Publication Design

Graphic Artist Guild

Icograda

Richmond Ad Club

American Advertising Federation

The Interaction Design Association

Creativity Online

Design is History

How Design

Print Magazine

Graphis

Graphic Design USA

Communication Arts

Eye | The International Review of Graphic Design

Baseline Magazine

Design Observer

Under Consideration

Creative Mornings

The Dieline

Logo Design Love

Logo Lounge

Smashing Magazine

Design Milk

Ad Busters

Creative Quarterly

Dexigner

Brand New

Design Matters

Scratching the Surface

LinkedIn Learning

Adobe Tutorials

PS Hero

InDesign Secrets

W3 Schools

Vector Tuts+

Method & Craft

Skillshare

The Book Cover Archive

CSA Images

CSA Flat File

Designers Toolbox

Designspiration

Library of Congress

You Work For Them

Veer

Lost & Taken

The Noun Project

Gig Posters

Yee-Haw Industries

Heart Agency

Society of Illustrators

Type Hoarder

Marian Bantjes

Illustration Mundo

Creative Hotlist

The Creative Finder

AIGA: Design Job

Indeed

SPD: Job Board

ADC Global: Jobs

Design Observer: Jobs

Smashing Magazine: Jobs

DSVC Job List

UCDA Job List