See the future of design: UofL student showcase, supported by Canon
April 23, 2025
UofL Graphic Design students network and show off their best projects at the annual Portfolio Day, sponsored by Canon.
Graduating graphic design seniors at the University of Louisville’s Hite Institute of Art and Design will showcase their work at the annual Portfolio Day Friday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event is sponsored by Canon.
The showcase will feature a variety of projects, highlighting students' skills in branding, typography, illustration and other areas. Portfolio Day provides a platform for students to present their work to potential employers, industry professionals and the public.
Senior Roann Carter emphasized the event's importance, calling it "more important than a graduation ceremony" for students to display their work and network. Carter is particularly excited to present a packaging project created for a Japanese root vegetable company.
“The journey for this project was a long one and its evolution is probably the most satisfying of all my projects as it all came together beautifully in the end,” Carter said. “I'm also particularly proud of the way I used Illustrator to create the effects I was looking for.”
Canon, a valued UofL partner since 2018, is sponsoring the event. The company's ongoing support provides mentorship, workshops and learning experiences for students. Canon also provided funding to enhance the graphic design program’s Digital Print Lab.
Peter P. Kowalczuk, Canon U.S.A., Inc.’s executive vice president and Client Services Group president, said the support for the program remains an important way for the next generation of designers to learn from – and connect with – members of the creative industry.
“We are pleased to again be part of Portfolio Day with the University of Louisville and its wonderful program that helps to inspire young artists and designers,” Kowalczuk said. “Providing talented students with the means to succeed in the world of design remains a worthy goal, and we appreciate all the hard work the team at the Hite Institute continues to put in to make this event so successful.”
Portfolio Day will be held at the UofL Belknap Campus, Miller IT Building, Bigelow Hall. Admission is free and open to the public.
Learn more about Portfolio Day and Canon’s involvement by reading UofL News’ recap of the 2024 event.
Audrie is a communications and marketing specialist in the Office of Communications & Marketing, where she highlights how UofL redefines student success. With a background in government communications, she brings a deep understanding of public service and the art of connecting with diverse audiences. Audrie holds a bachelor's degree in communications from Bellarmine University, with minors in history and political science.
