Founded in 1946, Cal Poly's Graphic Communication Department represents one of the best-known programs of its kind in the nation. The discipline includes media and mass communication involving the creation, production, management, and distribution of advertising, marketing, web sites, books, magazines, newspapers, catalogs, packages, and other media in printed and digital form.
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Senior Projects from 2026
On Tour With Prestyn Smith, Parker Ann Smith
Designing for Clarity Under Pressure: A Paper Goods System for Fundraising Auctions and Dinners, Ashley Spinoglio
Let's Talk Twenties, Yuwa R. Tennen
Century's Nail Spa Rebrand, Alena Le Thai
San Luis Obispo Farmers' Market Mobile App & Rebrand, Joelle To
COR(E) Brand Direction, Jake T. Tokatlian
Senior Projects from 2025
Defining Inclusive UX Design: Key Criteria and Industry Insights for Creating Equitable User Experiences, Layla M. Bakhshandeh
Advanced Variable Data Publishing: VDP Application for Selkirk Sport, Natalie L. Barnes
Opollo: Connect Through Sound, Jaden Bhang
From Digital to Print: Investigating Ink and Paper Combinations in Photographic Printing, Jacquelyn Lily Bostock
Smart Choices, Strong Voices: Empowering the Next Generation, Alexandra J. Bruce-Valverde
Redesigning the Nintendo Switch 2: Elevating Branding and User Interface Design, Taylor Ann Bystrom
A Digital Dive: Redesigning the Cabrillo High School Aquarium Website, Jacob V. Cacho
Cooking Made Clear: Accessible Cookbook Design for Older Audiences, Brennan Tyra Cole
RAY Collection: Forging a New Fashion Genre, Olivia R. Cooper
GreekMate: Communicating Startup Value Through Design and Marketing, Cameron Do-Khanh
Educational AI Agents in VR, Jake Eichenseer
Keepsake: A Social Media and Management App for Collectors, Violet Faust
Aurela App Mockup – Discreet Drug Detection Wearable, Piper Ferch
Releaf By Design: Eco Conscious Cannabis Packaging, Abigail Jane Fleishman
Petals to Pigment: The Creative Exploration of Natural Dyeing, Makayla R. Flint
Project Cheetah: Narrative Website Design for the Cheetah, a Record-Breaking Human-Powered Vehicle, Natalie Olivia Garbarino
Seattle's New Edition, Kyle Gray
New TSG Processes: Improving Workflow Efficiency through Desktop UX/UI Design, Evelyn Guzman Ramos
Digitalizing Organization: Creating a Digital and Customizable Bullet Journal, Ashley Ho