Get involved.
Kendall College of Art and Design boasts a number of active student organizations to get involved in outside of regular classes.
Samantha Case, President, Product Design major
Isabelle Buckler, Vice President, Graphic Design major
Advisors: Nicole DeKraker, Director of Student Engagement, and Phil Renato, Professor of Product Design
KCAD Student Council aims to amplify the student voice, enrich the campus community, and advocate for initiatives that enhance the student experience. We achieve this by facilitating open communication between students and administration, organizing events, and representing student interests in campus decision-making. Join us in making your time at KCAD more engaged, connected, and fulfilling.
Advisor: Dr. Michael McCulloch, Associate Professor in the Master of Architecture program
The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) is a student organization dedicated to promoting excellence in architectural education, training, and practice; to foster an appreciation of architecture and related disciplines; to enrich communities in a spirit of collaboration; and to organize students and combine their efforts to advance the art and science of architecture. AIAS is open to students of all majors within KCAD and is constantly seeking collaboration and partnerships across all majors and disciplines.
Contact by: Facebook - KCAD AIAS or email
Contact the organization for meeting dates/times/locations.
Advisor: Jason Alger, Professor of Graphic Design and Program Chair
AIGA, the professional association for design, stimulates thinking about design, demonstrates the value of design and empowers the success of designers at each stage of their careers. AIGA's mission is to advance designing as a professional craft, strategic tool and vital cultural force. Founded in 1914, AIGA remains the oldest and largest professional membership organization for design, and is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) educational institution. Membership is open to all majors.
Contact by: Facebook – KCAD AIGA // IxDA or email.
Contact the organization for meeting dates/times/locations.
Advisor: Mikayla Portee, The Spark Retail Manager
The BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Association creates the opportunity
for BIPOC students to connect with each other and to participate in a variety of activities
and events as determined by the group.
Contact the group: email the advisor
Advisor: Gayle DeBruyn, Assistant Professor of Furniture Design and Design Studies
The Furniture Club meets with the intention of informing its' members of annual events, contests, and scholarships; acting as a resource for networking between the junior and senior level students and those new to the program. On a basic level, we create a collective of students with the same drive and interests.
Contact by: email the advisor
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Advisor: Gayle DeBruyn, Assistant Professor of Furniture Design and Design Studies
Green Council is focused on educating KCAD students, faculty and staff on improving the impact we leave on the environment. The group plans events, attends lectures/seminars/conferences, offers green social activities, and much more. Join us at one of our meetings for more information.
Contact by: Facebook – Kendall Green Council or email the advisor
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Advisor: Natalie Wetzel, Associate Professor, Foundations Program Co-Chair
Huer Magazine focuses on the promotion of our school culture and student work. Through Huer, our team will learn how to work together to make a deadline, solve creative problems, and ultimately publish two magazine issues each year that showcase KCAD's unique creativity.
Contact by: email the advisor
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Advisor: Lee Davis, Professor of Interior Design
The vision and mission of the International Interior Design Association stands for the Future of Design. IIDA, with respect for past accomplishments of Interior Design leaders, strives to create a strong niche for the most talented and visionary Interior Design professionals, to elevate the profession to the level it warrants, and to lead the way for the next generation of Interior Design innovators. The Association provides a forum to demonstrate design professionals' impact on the health, safety, well-being and virtual soul of the public, balancing passion for good design and strategy for best business practices. IIDA stands at the intersection of passion and strategy where designers create extraordinary interiors and experiences.
Join the KCID Student Group on Facebook for information or email the advisor
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Advisor: Devin DuMond, Assistant Professor of Digital Art & Design, Illustration
Our mission is to create an environment for exploring illustration, community and education and to bring students together to serve as support and examples of Kendall College of Art and Design.
Contact by: our Discord server or email the advisor
Meetings: every Wednesday at 11:30am in KDL 323
Advisor: Jason Alger, Professor of Graphic Design and Program Chair
The KCAD Interaction Design Association (IxDA) wants to start an ongoing conversation about the ever-evolving world of interaction design among students. We strive to create opportunities to learn, collaborate, and apply this knowledge as early on in our education as possible. Local and national speakers are brought in to lecture about their areas of expertise every other week. Students of all majors are encouraged to attend and participate in the exchange with professionals, and to utilize the networking opportunities. Meeting info is posted around the school on flyers, and also shared on our Facebook (KCAD AIGA // IxDA). Questions, comments, or suggestions for meeting topics can be sent to our email ([email protected]).
Contact by: Facebook – KCAD AIGA // IxDA or email the advisor
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Advisor: Kevin Brennan, Associate Professor, Life Sciences and Pre-Medical Illustration
Program Chair
The Life Sciences and Pre-Medical Illustration Club is a student organization aimed to connect students within the program. We strive to inform members of possible internships, contests and events involving life sciences and medical illustration. We plan on hosting critiques to get exposure and build a stronger portfolio on a professional level with other KCAD students, faculty and professionals.
Contact: email the advisor
Advisor: Tatsuki Hakoyama, Adjunct Professor in Drawing
This club aims to provide the needed information and environment to help its members create their own manga. Manga is a style of Japanese comic books and graphic novels. Students will have the opportunity to share their experiences and knowledge to help each other further build an understanding and appreciation for manga as an art form. Whether you're a manga enthusiast or someone who wants to dive into the manga world for the first time, KCAD MangaKen is for you!
Contact: email the advisor.
Advisor: Diane Zeeuw, Professor and Chair of Painting
The Masters Student Collective is an organization of KCAD graduate students that functions to provide community and opportunity for students in the masters programs of KCAD and the alumni thereof.
Contact: email the advisor
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Advisor: Patricia Constantine, Professor of Illustration, Life Sciences & Pre-Medical
Illustration
The KCAD Role Playing Community's mission is to teach world-building and creative problem solving through role playing games, as well as learning to work as a team to achieve a goal.
Contact by: email
Advisor: Elise Bohn, Library Director
SIWD/Social Icons is a club to bring the community and all majors together. We want to bring inclusivity and diversity amongst one another, to give an opportunity for everyone to socialize and collaborate with each other.
Contact: email the advisor
Advisor: Christine Haskill, Associate Professor, General Education
Our purpose is to create a safe and welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ students at KCAD
and promote fair treatment and equal rights of LGBTQIA+ people around the world. Allies
are welcome.
Contact: email the advisor
Progressive, LGBTQ affirming, multi campus, multi denominational
Advisors: John Koziatek, Graphic Design
United Campus Christian Fellowship Minister: Pastor Kate
This group is open to everyone who is seeking to learn and study more about Christianity. Formerly known as Kendall Christian Fellowship, the group's goal is to create a strong community of believers and to rock this world for Christ!
Contact: UCCF Linktree