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Graphic design students win at EDPA Midwest Chapter Design Challenge

For the third year in a row, students in the Graphic Design Practicum class took part in the Experiential Designers Producers Association...
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December 09, 2024 Laura Huaracha

For the third year in a row, students in the Graphic Design Practicum class took part in the Experiential Designers Producers Association (EDPA) Midwest Chapter Design Challenge.

EDPA Midwest Chapter Design Challenge Team 1 (from left to right): Laura Stockum '25, Aiden Miller '25, and Silas Stefanowski '26. Team 1 (from left to right): Laura Stockum ’25, Aiden Miller ’25, and Silas Stefanowski ’26.During this project, they were challenged with designing their own trade show exhibit and presenting in front of industry peers. Congratulations to Team 1 for taking the top honors!

And thank you to all the EDPA Midwest professionals who supported the students through this learning experience — Marissa Hohner, Jackie Hake, Alec Pierson, Julie Kagy, and Courtney Soice, along with alumni Brit De Mik ’17 and Kam Doyle ’23.

Team 1 — The winning group!

  • Aiden Miller ’25
  • Silas Stefanowski ’26
  • Laura Stockum ’25
A rendering of a Nikon design display.

Team 2 — 2nd Place

  • Jeanette Ackerman ’26
  • Kailey Gerharz ’25
  • Tanner Lamb ’26
A rendering of a Nikon design display.

Team 3

  • Matt Kowalski ’26
  • Emily Krause ’26
  • Matthew Ruggiero ’25
A rendering of a Nikon design display.

Team 4

  • Katherine Boston ’26
  • Khariyel Sardin ’25
  • Kaitlyn Jerbi ’26
A rendering of a Nikon design display.

Team 5

  • Gabriella Angelini ’25
  • Abigail Calhoun ’25
  • David Kirson ’25
  • Max Robinson ’25
A rendering of a Nikon design display.

Sponsoring Department, Office, or Organization:

Communication and Digital Media Department

For more information, contact:

Laura Huaracha