Summary
The University of Arts and Design launches Artboard Magazine, a student-powered publication featuring tutorials, design stories, a student gallery, and surface pattern showcases. Read the first issue today!
The student design magazine launch you’ve been waiting for is finally here! The University of Arts and Design proudly presents the first-ever issue of Artboard Magazine—a vibrant publication showcasing the creativity, insight, and innovation of our students.
Now available in two formats, you can:
Read the digital version
Buy the print edition on Amazon


A New Platform for Creative Voices
At UAD, we believe students learn best by doing—and Artboard Magazine is the perfect example. Every article, layout, and design comes directly from the minds of our talented students.
Each issue features:
- Original tutorials
- Interviews and spotlights
- Behind-the-scenes design stories
- Quizzes and creative exercises
- A surface pattern showcase
- A curated student art gallery
With plans to publish three times a year—Spring, Summer, and Fall—Artboard will continue to elevate student voices while inspiring the broader design community.

What’s Inside the First Issue
To give you a taste of what to expect, here’s a look at what you will find.
Creativity & Design
- An Artist Finds a Way
- Chasing Timeless Threads
- Hues Next?
- Retro Meets Revolution
- Design in Motion
- Beyond the Rainbow
- AI & Art… Friend or Foe?
- Seasonal Design Ideas
Student Life & Work
- A Day in the Life
- Surface Pattern Showcase
- Cut, Engrave, Create
- Student Spotlights
- Student Art Gallery
Tutorials & Fun
- Designing My Dream Craft Room
- Finding Inspiration with Midjourney
- Celebrate in Style
- Creativity Health Quiz
Every section is crafted to teach, entertain, and motivate designers at all levels.

Why This Student Design Magazine Matters
This student design magazine launch isn’t just a fun project—it’s a foundational part of UAD’s hands-on, real-world curriculum.
Our students get experience in:
- Editorial writing
- Page layout
- Content planning
- Branding and communication
- Collaborative publishing workflows
In short, this magazine helps students build professional portfolios while sharing their unique creative voices with the world.

Read, Share, and Support Student Creators
Whether you’re a student, parent, or design enthusiast, we invite you to be part of this launch:
- Read it online: https://uad.education/pages/artboard
- Buy a physical copy: https://amzn.to/42Zqdpe
We’re thrilled to celebrate this student design magazine launch and look forward to what the next issue will bring.
Stay tuned—Spring, Summer, and Fall will each bring fresh ideas, new voices, and more student-led brilliance to your screen (and your bookshelf).
