AWARD Ceremony and Reception: May 7th, 2026,
Elkhorn Campus South Commons
Show Run: May 4th – 8th, 2026.
Show Identity
Each year, students in the fall sections of 201-108 (Advanced Problems) design the STUDENT DESIGN SHOW IDENTITY for the upcoming Spring term. The designs are shared with Administrative employees and leadership within Gateway Technical College, who ultimately select the winning entry each year. The 2026 Student Design Show Identity was designed by student Noemi Ramirez. Color, energy, fashion, and latin culture are alongside GRAPHIC DESIGN iconography.
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2026 SDS Judges(in no particular order)
We would, once again, love to thank this year’s judges from business and industry. Their judging of the SDS provide a neutral assessment of the work, and is such a valuable resource for the students in our learning community.
Thank you all so VERY much!
The judges are listed in no particular order
| Daniel Martin Assistant Professor of Graphic Design University of Wisconsin-Parkside http://www.danmartin.net/ |
| Christina Fapso* |
| Lori Svikel Product Manager lorisvikeldesign |
| Peggy Brown Game Designer and Industry Consultant PeggyBrown Consulting |
| Jean Berndt Designer / Production Artist fishwerks |
| Chris Uran * color direct account exec curan@color-direct.com |
| Michael Candee Photographer and Designer Firstlight Creative |
| Brian Giese Lake County Dockhounds Bryan@dockhounds.com |
| Danika Matulich Dayton Live danika.matulich@daytonlive.org |
| Nicole Turner Nurture Market Creative contact form |
| Lisa Oren Lakes Technology Specialists |
| Matthew Olson Signalfire Creative Marketing matthew@signalfire.us |
Trace Chiodo* Trace Chiodo.com art and Chiodo Design. com graphic design |
| Heather Bentzen Designer and Illustrator |
| Greg Kirstein * Kingfisher Portraits contact form |
| Jason Hedman* Artist and Podcaster Jason Hedman Art |
* GTC Alumni
Musical Entertainment
“MIDGE” from the Gebel Girls
https://www.facebook.com/gebelgirls/videos/79ec3e79/771296261414074 🔗
Gateway Technical College Catering. Chef’s Kiss !!!
THANK YOU!
Building Services, Staff, and Colleagues
A special THANK YOU to our Dean Katie, and her Associate Dean Samantha [and the bestest associates anyone could have in Kelly and Sherry] for Approving and helping us with the resources for this cherished public annual event!
Sherry, thanks for being the ABSOLUTE BEST at getting things done!
Everything and Always. You ROCK SUPERSTAR!
Keith and Jodi for the OUTSTANDING work ethic and dedication they’ve shown
to get this done! A better team cannot be had… I am thankful!
All the folks at the ELKHORN CAMPUS for helping us put on the STUDENT DESIGN SHOW this year! (security, maintenance, support teams, etc.)
And for our Tech guys and Fab guys…you fellows too!
Thanks to Laura and Loretta for the First Rate printing… and Lee for his press releases.
Thanks to our Admin and Admin Assist team at the college for voting on and for selecting such a totally awesome show Identity this year!