If you want to make things that make the world better, you belong at KCAD! Come to
our Fall 2024 Open House and discover how our hands-on degree programs, expert faculty,
resource-rich campus, and supportive creative community can translate your passion
for making into a marketable skill set—and from there, a dynamic career.
This interactive event will give you an opportunity to:
Connect with our expert faculty, who are themselves working designers and artists
Learn more about the creative career paths our immersive degree programs can open
up for you
Get feedback our your portfolio from KCAD Admissions counselors
Explore the KCAD campus and see all of the tools, tech, and resources our students
have access to
Ask questions—and get answers—on the admissions process, financial aid, campus life,
and so much more
What's life like for a freelance illustrator specializing in creating artwork for
tabletop games? Lyss Menold recounts her journey post-KCAD—from roaming conventions
trying to get her foot in the door to watching the cast of Stranger Things playing
with Dungeons and Dragons stuff she created. And in-between, she takes us inside her
process and offers some sage advice to those looking to make the most of their creativity.
Caleb Ryan Wells's transformation from design student to burgeoning fashion designer
is as much a story of personal growth as it is one of creative growth. Since earning
an Outstanding Student Award from the Surface Design Association in 2021, Wells has
taken flight as a designer, earning an internship with Hemsley London and making waves
in the industry with the launch of their own bespoke genderless clothing brand, CRW.
When COVID-19 stranded Lauren Copping in Bali, she had two choices: put her creative
career plans on hold or adapt. With her unique company, Mont Design, Lauren is embracing a nomadic approach to work/life balance and building a thriving
full-service remote interior design firm that meets clients where they are, no matter
what part of the world they (or she) happen to be in.
