Design Co

A pre-professional student organization at UCSD that bridges the gap between designers and industry.

01/09/2025

Calling all future design leaders — Design Co board is recruiting!

Recruitment Timeline:
Week 4: Application deadline
Week 5: Emails sent out for those advancing to an interview
Week 6: Interview sign-up deadline
Week 7: Interview week
Week 8: Offers and decisions
Week 9: Onboarding!

Curious about the different teams and roles? Check out the About section on our website to learn more: https://ucsddesign.co/apply. Stay tuned for more details on the application process. Let’s shape the future of design together!

01/04/2025

Aaand we’re back! Join us for Design Co’s Winter Kickoff on Wednesday, 1/8 at 6:30 PM in DIB 208. See what events Design Co has in store for you this quarter, and get a sneak peek on our upcoming board recruitment! 🫣

Whether you’re a long-time member or new to our community, this is the perfect way to get involved — hope to see you all there!

01/02/2025

Winter Quarter is here, and so are we! Dive into design every Wednesday at 6:30 PM in DIB 208. From hands-on workshops to building connections, our GBMs are where creativity and community collide.

Whether a design newbie or a seasoned pro, there’s always something new to explore at Design Co — don’t miss out!

12/30/2024

Cheers to a quarter filled with fun, growth, and creativity! From building bonds at our Pixels n Cursors reveal to getting our hands (literally) dirty at our Slime Social, Design Co had so many memorable moments!

Have a restful break everyone — see you winter quarter!

11/29/2024

Yearning for a sweet treat before finals? 🍧

Swing by Design Co’s Yogurt World Fundraiser on Wednesday, 12/4 at 6:30PM (or anytime from 11 AM-9 PM). Satisfy your sweet tooth cravings while socializing with old and new friends – and get a 10% discount by showing our flyer at the register!

11/21/2024

Explore creativity through code! Ever wondered how design and development come together? Join us for our Creative Coding Workshop — a hands-on session for beginners interested in the intersection of programming and artistic expression.

See you on Monday, 11/25 at 6:30 PM in DIB 208. No experience needed — just bring your creativity!

11/14/2024

Join us for a sweet evening at Design Co’s Personality Potluck! 🍬

Bring your own candy (BYOC) to add to our candy salad bowl and satisfy your sweet tooth while taking fun personality tests together! Pack up a candy bag full of everyone’s favorite picks to take home. See you on Wednesday, 11/20 at 6:30 PM in DIB 208!

11/12/2024

Uncover the enigma of your future design career.

Join us for Design Co’s annual career fair, STRIDE!

STRIDE is a uniquely design-forward career fair connecting student designers with company representatives. Gear up for 1:1 networking, resume reviews, and company info sessions – and make strides in your design career.

UPDATE: Below is a list of updated companies attending STRIDE!

Companies recruiting:
+ Art of Problem Solving
+ The Design Lab
+ UCSD Library
+ ACM at UCSD

Companies attending:
+ Google
+ Notion
+ San Diego Zoo
+ Illumina

When: Wednesday, 11/13
Time: 10 AM - 2 PM
Where: DIB 208

For registration details, visit stride24.ucsddesign.co

11/07/2024

Uncover the enigma of your future design career.

Join us for Design Co’s annual career fair, STRIDE!

STRIDE is a uniquely design-forward career fair connecting student designers with company representatives. Gear up for 1:1 networking, resume reviews, and company info sessions – and make strides in your design career.

Companies recruiting:
+ Art of Problem Solving
+ The Design Lab
+ UCSD Library
+ ACM at UCSD
+ CoNote

Companies attending:
+ Google
+ Deloitte
+ Notion
+ San Diego Zoo
+ Illumina

When: Wednesday, 11/13
Time: 10 AM - 2 PM
Where: DIB 208

For registration details, visit stride24.ucsddesign.co

10/31/2024

Ready to crack the code on networking?

Join us on Wednesday, 11/6 at 6:30PM in DIB 208 to uncover tips and tricks for making the most of Stride, our annual fall career fair! From perfecting your pitch to building confidence, we’ll give you all the tools you need to sleuth your next big opportunity. Dive in, detectives of design—let the investigation into your future begin!

10/29/2024

Meet our Intern Panelists – on Wednesday, 10/30, get the inside scoop on how they landed their internships and ask your burning during our live Q&A.

+ Tony Meng – Creative Director @ Indie Studios
+ Samantha Sayson – UX Design Intern @ Blizzard Entertainment
+ Lanka Diunugala – UX/UI and Business Processes Intern @ NASA
+ Caitlyn Cieo – Experience Design Intern @ KeyBank
+ Ana Sofia Caballero Dips – UX/UI Intern @ Data Science Alliance
+ Meiqi Lai – Theatrical Tech Intern @ Warner Bros

10/27/2024

Ready to meet the creative minds guiding our next wave of designers? Introducing the Cursors — aka the mentors in our Pixels & Cursors program!

From design hacks to random hobbies, our Cursors are here to inspire and support you on your design journey. Swipe to check out their vibe and see if they’re the mentor match for you!

If you’re looking for mentorship, Pixel applications will open on Wednesday, 10/30.

Address

Design And Innovation Building (DIB 208)
San Diego, CA
92092

Website

http://www.ucsddesign.co/

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