Cal Poly Graphic Communication represents the largest program of its kind in the Western US, with leading industry support programs in graphic arts education.
San Luis Obispo, California
Joined January 2014
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Two sentence horror story:
My files were completely ready, and I sent them to print! Then I realized I had designed in RGB instead of CMYK.
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GrC students when we see people using AI made graphics:
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X isn’t just a way to measure the body of a typeface—it’s a way to connect. Meet the new X team: fresh ideas, great energy, and big plans for what’s next. 👋
⭐ Savy McDonough
"Hello my name is Savy! I have a passion for photography and videography."
⭐ Lindsey Garrel
“I love getting the chance to be creative every single day, no matter what GrC class I’m in!”
⭐ Anneliesse Duivenvoorde
"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but thrive; and do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style" - Maya Angelou
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Famous last words of a GrC major: This will only take a couple minutes to fix in Illustrator!
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Feeling bad for the printing team that made the Dodgers Championship merch right now... 💔
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‘’Design can be art. Design can be aesthetics. Design is so simple, that's why it is so complicated.’’ -Paul Rand
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Making pressure sensitive labels, (also known as stickers!) is basically a right of passage for GrC majors. Here is an entire sheet of fun examples made by students in Digital and Graphic Printing Methods.😊
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When “I’ll get to it later” officially becomes “I should probably do that now.” 🫠
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InDesign Typography tip of the day: A typeface with REAL small caps will have the option for Small Caps in Open Type. This button at the top of your InDesign tool bar is not real small caps!
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Registration for spring semester is upon us! Make sure to stay up to date with your degree progress report and check in with your advisors via email or office hours!
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Attention Cal Poly organizations! 👥 👥
The UGS storefront is open and taking custom print commissions for clubs! You'll also find an array of stickers, screen printed clothing, mugs, resumes, pins and more!
Location: Building 26, Room 212A.
Hours: Monday–Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Contact: [email protected] or visit ugs.calpoly.edu for more information.
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ALT An array of various printed items organized by product, a basket full of various pins, a stack of adverts for UGS, and two stack style containers with stickers.
GrC Pod, what's your all time favorite study spot?
Do you prefer the graphic arts library, the Kennedy Library, the Lounge, on the floor somewhere, or maybe a super-secret spot that helps you get in the zone?
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You know you’ve been staring at your design too long when every version starts looking wrong.
Sometimes the best thing you can do is step away and come back with fresh eyes. 👀
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My laptop when I open the entire Adobe Creative Cloud at once:
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That one time you forget to save the Adobe Illustrator work that took hours to make...
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What is your favorite Adobe font to use for cover letters? Let us know in the comments!
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New merch fresh off the press! Here's your reminder to shop and support student-run, local print shops! Check out University Graphic Systems in building 26 on campus to shop these cool new pieces!
Photos and designs by Reece John, the current general manager of UGS.
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ALT 2 college aged individuals, one female one male, modeling gray hoodies designed by UGS with graphic of a jeep vehicle on Grover Beach
