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Onward

Graphic Design Senior Exhibition

When

EXHIBITION: May 5–May 16
RECEPTION: May 14, 5pm–8pm

Where

Ralph Rapson Hall
HGA Gallery — Church Street Entrance
89 Church St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455

The University of Minnesota’s 2025 Graphic Design graduates proudly present Onward—a dynamic senior exhibition celebrating bold creativity, mastery of craft, and pushing the boundaries of design.

Showcasing diverse perspectives and tackling critical issues, this exhibit invites you to explore the future of design through innovative and thought-provoking work. Don’t miss it!

Admission

FREE!

Parking Options

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Church Street Parking Garage
‍80 Church St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
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‍Washington Avenue Parking Ramp
‍501 SE Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55455

‍University Avenue Ramp
‍1926 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455

‍Oak Street Parking Garage
‍401 SE Oak St, Minneapolis, MN 55455

‍Fourth Street Parking Ramp
‍1625 4th St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455

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Building Hours

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Monday–Friday
6AM–10PM

‍Saturday
7AM–5PM

‍Sunday
12:45PM–5PM

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Meet the class
Ella Adams — 4
She/Her
Bible, light, visual design, fabric
Isabel Avery — 37
She/Her
playful, fun,
biophilia, multisensory
Tommy Berdahl — 31
He/Him
houseplants, ecotherapy, informative
Sofia Berens — 51
She/Her
healthy performance,
nutrition, empowering, female runners, brand identity
Grace Blackwell — 27
She/Her
rhythm, energy, movement, comprehensive, inviting
Pamela Blaeser — 40
She/Her
branding, marketing,
UX, sustainability
Emma Boehle — 16
She/Her
empowerment, self-expression, mindfulness, creativity, healing
Myles Carlson — 35
He/Him
sustainability, change, educating
Christian Charles — 42
He/Him
toxic advertising, corporate, health, environment
Hanni Dinh — 13
She/Her
colorful, emotion, game,
playful, psychology
Laura Dotson — 50
She/Her
fabric, surface pattern design, textiles, quilt, nostalgia
U'Dinin Erskine — 26
She/Her
packaging, textile,
sustainability, consumption
Sofia Frank — 15
She/Her
color, psychology, perception
Cole Garcia — 41
He/Him
playlists, music therapy, mood
Willa Gore — 23
She/Her
reading, illustration, nostalgia, community, youth
Bella Guidarelli — 6
She/Her
nature, Minnesota, bugs, curiosity
Mia Hansen — 36
She/Her
women's sports, augmented reality, high energy, fun
Artie Hillman — 29
They/Them
history, diversity, animation
Tiffany Ho — 49
She/Her
burnout, mental health, creative industry, creative thinking
Ruth Hoban — 47
She/Her
sensory soothing & seeking
Emma Kaiser — 33
She/Her
restore, align, elevate
Timothy Karamushko — 18
He/Him
privacy, internet, data
Melanie Ketelsen — 3
She/Her
cooking, interactive learning, package design
Ella Kindt — 17
She/Her
graffiti, community, education
Maggie Kwan — 8
She/Her
sustainability, branding, packaging, interactive
Naomi Liew — 38
She/Her
inviting, cozy, intentional, educational
Ben Litzau — 20
He/Him
AI, escape room
Sophie Livingston — 21
She/Her
newspaper, innovation, survival
Mai Lor — 10
She/Her
Hmong culture, animation, paj ntaub (cloth storytelling), folktale
Bryce Mason — 2
He/Him
gender expression,
portraiture, risography
Zoë Meyer — 14
They/Them
queer, women, sports,
history, progression
Lyndsey Nguyen — 1
She/Her
clean, interactive, fun
Tianna Nguyen — 5
She/Her
community-building,
urban design, accessibility in design, digital and social isolation, loneliness epidemic, public spaces
Luke Noble — 48
He/Him
branding, marketing,
music industry
Amarachi Nwanekpe — 25
She/Her
nutrition, cognition, brain food
Samuel Preboske — 11
He/Him
social media, mental
health, athletes
Sadie Quimby — 9
She/Her
interactivity, collaboration,
music, design
Jake Rhode — 7
He/Him
national parks, inclusivity,
climate change
Charisma Robb — 30
She/Her
clothing, sustainability, fashion
Kirsten Rud — 19
She/Her
music, color, multisensory, synesthesia
Cassie Rust — 43
She/Her
dementia treatment,
biophilia, horticultural therapy, gardens, community
Audra Sims — 34
She/They
politics, empathy,
psychology, community
Elle Smarzinski — 39
She/Her
LGBTQIA+, homelessness, board game, advocacy, mental Health
Emily Statz — 44
She/Her
color associations,
emotions, engagement
Lucy Stedman — 22
She/Her
advertising, objectification,
satire, hypersexualization
Heidi Stiles — 12
She/Her
board games,
accessibility, education
Maria Stipek — 46
She/Her
immersive, reflective, disruptive
Youyou Wu — 24
She/Her
video game demo
Janet Xiong — 45
She/Her
creativity, reflection,
access, community
Lauren Zimney — 28
She/Her
youthful, vibrant, arts education, child development
Sophia Zizzo — 32
She/Her
aspirational, leadership, empowerment
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