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University of Arts and Design Launches Online Graduate Programs for Designers Building Businesses
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 5, 2025
The University of Arts and Design has officially launched as an online institution focused on preparing designers and creative professionals for sustainable and meaningful careers in today’s creative economy.
Founded to address the growing gap between traditional art education and real world creative careers, the University of Arts and Design offers graduate level programs that integrate design, digital technology, and business strategy. The university serves designers who want more than technical skill and are seeking long term professional growth and leadership opportunities.
While many designers graduate with strong technical art and design skills, they often lack the business knowledge, systems thinking, and professional framework needed to thrive. The University of Arts and Design was created to meet that need through academically rigorous programs that are intentionally aligned with modern creative industries.
“Our goal is to redefine what design education looks like in the market today,” said Dr. Carina Gardner, Founder and President of the University of Arts and Design. “Designers need more than technical software skills. They need strategic thinking, entrepreneurial skills, and the ability to adapt in a rapidly changing world. UAD was built to support that reality.”
The university offers fully online programs designed for working creatives and professionals who want flexibility without sacrificing academic depth. Courses emphasize applied learning, professional research, and real world outcomes while maintaining strong academic standards. The Master’s degree capstone emphasizes applied professional outcomes through building working businesses while in school.
In addition to design and visual communication, programs incorporate business fundamentals. This interdisciplinary approach reflects the evolving role of designers who are increasingly expected to lead, innovate, and contribute at a strategic level whether in their own business or in a corporate environment.
The launch of the University of Arts and Design comes at a time when the creative economy continues to expand, while traditional career paths grow less predictable. As industries demand adaptable and entrepreneurial thinkers, UAD aims to prepare graduates who can build resilient creative careers and contribute meaningfully to their fields.
The University of Arts and Design is currently authorized to operate in nineteen states. Founded in 2024, it will continue to expand its academic offerings while building a long term vision focused on quality, integrity, adaptability, and innovation in design education.
About the University of Arts and Design
The University of Arts and Design is an online postsecondary institution dedicated to graduate level education for designers and creative professionals. The university integrates design, technology, and business to prepare students for leadership and sustainable careers in the creative industries. Programs are designed for flexibility, academic rigor, and real world application.
For more information, visit www.uad.education.
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