14 Lab.
A student-led design studio at DePaul University’s School of Design, connecting students with real projects across the university.⎯⎯As Art Director, the work ranged from identity systems and environmental graphics to campus communications and digital experiences.⎯⎯Inspired by the modular thinking of the Nakagin Capsule Tower, the identity was designed as a flexible system that could evolve alongside the studio, its projects, and the students behind them.
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Art Direction / Visual
Communication. 2025⎯⎯2026
Student-Led Studio / DePaul

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Art Direction / Visual
Communication. 2025⎯⎯2026
Student-Led Studio / DePaul

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Designing for everyday visibility.
The School of Design banner was created for D2L, the university’s learning platform used by students and faculty every day.⎯⎯The challenge was to create something recognizable at a much smaller scale while still representing the energy and character of the department.⎯⎯Simple forms, bold typography, and strong contrast helped the design remain clear across desktop and mobile devices.
Director
:: ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Sajad Amini // Assistant Professor, School of Design

Project Management & Design Research
:: ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Heather Wright
:: ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Kyuri Park

Art Direction & Web Design
:: ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Loveya Chingale
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Small pieces, larger conversations.
These giveaway cards and pins were designed for admissions events, information booths, and campus outreach.⎯⎯Rather than functioning as promotional material alone, they introduced the School of Design as an active, collaborative, and multidisciplinary environment.⎯⎯Each piece became a simple way for prospective students to take a part of the department with them.
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Making information easier to explore.
Each degree program was translated into an individual information card that balanced quick introductions with detailed content.⎯⎯The system provides a consistent format across UX Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Animation, Game Design, and other programs while allowing each discipline to retain its own identity.⎯⎯Designed as both an admissions resource and a takeaway piece, the cards simplify conversations around the different paths within the School of Design.
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Designing the spaces in between.
Beyond printed materials, the work extended into environmental graphics and presentation systems.⎯⎯The Graduate Research Lab vinyl was designed to give the space a stronger identity while remaining visible and legible from the surrounding corridors.⎯⎯Alongside the installation, presentation decks were developed to communicate concepts, gather feedback, and support the approval process for multiple campus projects.
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Visible from both sides.
The 14LAB window vinyl was designed to communicate differently depending on where it was viewed from.⎯⎯The large graphic establishes the studio’s presence from the street, while the reverse side introduces “Student Design Studio” to those already inside the building.⎯⎯Considering both viewpoints allowed the installation to function as signage, identity, and wayfinding at the same time.
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Continuing beyond the archive.
The projects shown here represent a selection of work completed through 14LAB.⎯⎯Many collaborations involved internal initiatives, research partnerships, and university projects that cannot be shared publicly.⎯⎯Together, they reflect an ongoing effort to strengthen the visibility of the School of Design through thoughtful, collaborative design.
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Beyond Boundaries
⎯⎯Editorial Design 04
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NEXT PROJECT
Beyond Boundaries
⎯⎯Editorial Design 04
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Beyond Boundaries
⎯⎯Editorial Design 04

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