Founded in 1946, Cal Poly's Graphic Communication Department represents one of the best-known programs of its kind in the nation. The discipline includes media and mass communication involving the creation, production, management, and distribution of advertising, marketing, web sites, books, magazines, newspapers, catalogs, packages, and other media in printed and digital form.
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Senior Projects from 2026
Mel’s: A Modern Soup Brand Reshaping the Industry, Melody Chaerin Braunstein
Boutz Cellars Brand Guidelines, Kristen M. Burr
Ari Still: Developing Packaging Design and Branding to Overcome Saturated Market, Andrea de la Vega
Designing Visibility: Addressing the Hidden Curriculum for First-Generation Cal Poly Students Through Graphic Communication, Issac Enrique Cervantes
Same, But Better: Modernizing a Professional Soccer Team’s Logo, Jessica A. Halladay
ABC Lotería, Brooke Higuera
Made New Again: Refining Cal Poly Made for the Next Generation, Audrey Yae-Ji Malia Kong
Branded Skateboard Series, Max David Munday
Digital Print Ordering System for UGS, Han Nguyen
Reimagining the Lakers Identity for A New Era, Alen Stevens Nolasco
Reframing Greek Life: The IFC Story, Neal Raghav Parthasarathy
S is for Sun Valley, Keyle Potts
On Tour With Prestyn Smith, Parker Ann Smith
Designing for Clarity Under Pressure: A Paper Goods System for Fundraising Auctions and Dinners, Ashley Spinoglio
Senior Projects from 2025
Defining Inclusive UX Design: Key Criteria and Industry Insights for Creating Equitable User Experiences, Layla M. Bakhshandeh
Advanced Variable Data Publishing: VDP Application for Selkirk Sport, Natalie L. Barnes
Opollo: Connect Through Sound, Jaden Bhang
From Digital to Print: Investigating Ink and Paper Combinations in Photographic Printing, Jacquelyn Lily Bostock
Smart Choices, Strong Voices: Empowering the Next Generation, Alexandra J. Bruce-Valverde
A Digital Dive: Redesigning the Cabrillo High School Aquarium Website, Jacob V. Cacho
Cooking Made Clear: Accessible Cookbook Design for Older Audiences, Brennan Tyra Cole
RAY Collection: Forging a New Fashion Genre, Olivia R. Cooper
GreekMate: Communicating Startup Value Through Design and Marketing, Cameron Do-Khanh
Educational AI Agents in VR, Jake Eichenseer
Keepsake: A Social Media and Management App for Collectors, Violet Faust