Communication Design Major
Create Meaning and Value
As a future designer, art director or creative director in a versatile global community, Communication Design will prepare you to create compelling digital and print work that informs and educates in innovative ways.
Our top-ranked Communication Design program allows you to focus on the things that interest you most while preparing you for an ever-changing marketplace. Join our highly successful Communication Design graduates, who lead their own creative businesses and fill key positions at advertising agencies, design firms and major corporations.
Our Curriculum
Thinking conceptually and developing visual literacy through two-, three- and screen-based design will engage you in work that clearly communicates ideas while creating visually intriguing solutions to solve problems. You will build your presentation and collaboration skills. You’ll also have opportunities to build your portfolio through specialized electives and to work in design internships in Milwaukee and beyond.
Communication Design by the numbers. MIAD’s Communication Design program continues to be ranked among the top programs in Graphic Design USA. 100 percent of Milwaukee’s top 8 ad agencies employ MIAD alumni. MIAD students regularly shine at the United Adworkers Student Showcase. Our students are consistently featured as Students to Watch in Graphic Design USA. In 2024, Animation Career Review ranked MIAD the #1 program for Graphic Design in Wisconsin.
Top Employers
Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Google, Nike, Kohler Company, Hanson Dodge Creative, Land’s End and more.
Student Work
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Sarah Madden, Communication Design Senior Exhibition, 2024
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Brady VanderHart, Communication Design Senior Exhibition, 2024
Brandon Fong, Communication Design Senior Exhibition, 2024
Ella Wiater, Communication Design, 2023
Thea Huffman, Communication Design Senior Exhibition, 2022
Carli Jordan, Communication Design Senior Exhibition, 2021
Lily Regalado, Communication Design, 2017
Tim Reddington, Communication Design Senior Exhibition, 2016
Chandler Hougan, Communication Design Senior Exhibition, 2020
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Beck Mulkey, Communication Design Senior Exhibition, 2016
Kendall Lotto, Communication Design, year unknown
Taylor Bradley, Communication Design Senior Exhibition, 2019
Aki Mayadas, Communication Design, 2022
Griffin McDermott, Communication Design Senior Exhibition, 2022
Aki Mayadas, Communication Design, 2021
What Can I do with my Major?
COMMUNICATION DESIGN
A
Advertising Designer
Art Director
B
Brand/Identity Designer
C
Creative Director
D
Digital Designer
E
Editorial Designer
Environmental Designer
G
Graphic Designer
I
Interaction Designer
L
Logo Designer
M
Multimedia Designer
P
Package Designer
Print Manager
Publication Designer
S
Sign Designer
Storyboard Artist
T
Type Designer
U
UI/UX Designer
V
Video Designer
W
Web Designer