We are ready.
DAAPWorks 2026 has started!!
📅 April 27 – May 2
Open daily
9 AM – 9 PM (Saturday: 10 AM – 2 PM)
🎤 Opening Remarks & Awards Ceremony
April 28 | 5:15 PM
DAAP 5401 – Kaplan Auditorium
RSVP — link in bio
See you there!
The runway as a living canvas!
On May 1, DAAPFASH26 unfolded as a living composition, nearly 200 looks across 42 collections, each one carrying a distinct voice, a process, a vision.
Behind the scenes, an extraordinary collective brought the show to life. Dozens of quick changes, executed with precision, created the unique rhythm of the runway. This show is a testament to the dedication, talent, and care of our students and the team who make it happen year after year.
A special recognition to Laurie Wilson, celebrating her 30th year leading this iconic show and shaping generations of designers.
The night closed with a runway celebration, as graduating students came together for a grand finale!
🩷💜An unforgettable opening night!
Last night, the DAAP community kicked things off with the Awards Ceremony & Grand Opening for DAAPworks 2026, celebrating the work, dedication, and ideas of our graduating students.
From there, the building came to life: studios, hallways, and galleries filled with people exploring the capstone exhibition across every discipline. And a mocktail station welcomed guests throughout the evening.
Thank you to our students, faculty, families, and partners who made this opening night so meaningful.
More details from the evening coming soon.
The exhibition continues through May 2, make sure to visit!
Art & Architecture Uncovered at DAAP and Uptown Campus
This week we welcomed arts leaders, educators, and creative advocates from across Ohio through Arts Impact Ohio, a statewide gathering organized by the Ohio Arts Council and centered on professional development, collaboration, and the arts. @ohioartscouncil
As part of the program, DAAP hosted “Art & Architecture Uncovered,” an afternoon exploring public art, architecture, creative research, and hands-on learning across the University of Cincinnati campus. Visitors experienced guided tours, sessions in the library and printmaking spaces, and conversations around the role of creativity in education and community impact.
The visit highlighted how learning, making, and interdisciplinary collaboration come together every day at DAAP!
Video courtesy of Sam Yeganeh @sam_yeganeh_
To close out our 2026 Outstanding Graduating Students recognition series, we are proud to recognize students from the School of Planning!
Congratulations to:
Quinn Leibold
Ella Lisac
Sean Johnson II
Iris Boyer
Gabrielle Ragusa
Back to celebrating our 2026 Outstanding Graduating Students, next up: the School of Art! Congratulations to:
Ella Morriss
Sidney Whipps
Dominic Bley
Sea Dax
Continuing the celebration of our Outstanding Graduating Students.
Next up: the School of Architecture!
Congratulations to:
Marianne Cadio
Ellie Holt
Devanshi Patel
And as this season of recognition continues, we are proud to recognize our 2026 Outstanding Graduating Students.
Selected by their faculty, these students exemplify academic excellence, professional dedication, and meaningful contributions to the life of the University.
Congratulations to each of you!
School of Design:
Leah Floyd
Laura Troutman
Zoe Hong
Nicholas Namyar
Visit the link on stories to learn more about each of these students!
🎓 The emotions from Commencement are still with us.
We are so proud of you, and already missing you.
Remember, DAAP and UC will always be your home. ❤️
#BearcatsforLife #ucgrad26
It’s today! 🪡
DAAPFASH26 takes the runway tonight, showcasing the creativity, craft, and vision of our students.
Follow along on our stories after 5:30pm for behind-the-scenes moments and highlights from the show!
Celebrating excellence at DAAPworks 2026! 🩷💜
Our Opening Remarks & Awards Ceremony recognized the creativity, rigor, and impact of this year’s graduating students. Dean Stephanie Pilat’s remarks opened the event in her first year leading DAAP.
We were proud to celebrate the Director’s Choice Awards, recognizing outstanding projects across the college. School directors took the stage to honor students from their programs.
The 1819 Innovation Hub Award recognized five students, highlighting innovation and impact. For another year, @1819innovationhub 1819 strengthens its partnership with DAAP and represents UC in recognizing our students.
@segd_cincinnati also presented two award categories, recognizing work across disciplines.
The Horticulture Industry Excellence Award connected Cincinnati horticultural organizations to recognize an outstanding student capstone work.
Through the newly created Creative Impact Awards, we were honored to partner with industry leaders who joined us in selecting and recognizing exceptional work:
@charleyharperart , @gbbnarchitects , @artworkscincy , and @cincinnatiopera
We’re grateful to all partners who dedicated their time to reviewing student projects.
Thank you to our students and faculty for the work, dedication, and ideas that made this moment so meaningful.
More details on all award recipients will be shared soon on our website!
So proud of our DAAP graduates ❤️🖤
Seeing you in your caps and gowns across our building and campus, celebrating this moment, brings so much joy. Your smiles light up these spaces in the best way!
Tag us if you share your proud graduation photos on campus! #bearcatsforlife
