Starting in the Beverly Perdue Art Gallery, “S.O.S” is displayed by Willow Allen. QR codes are next to each print that directs to resources that help support national parks and conservation efforts. “Deeply inspired by National Park posters produced by the Works Progress Administration through the 1930s and 1940s, I used digital illustration to reference the silkscreen printing used to make those early posters,” Allen said.

In the Beverly Perdue Art Gallery, Jessica Lawson presents “COS-TECH-TEST– Issue 1.” Lawson utilized several different design techniques like sewing, embroidery and other methods to create this cosplay. “I was able to push my current skills set by trying out new techniques that challenged me and by making character-accurate design alterations,” Lawson said.

Wrapping up the display in the Beverly Perdue Art Gallery, Keoki Phillips presents “Cryptid.” Phillips advertised for a fictional soda brand company through posters and soda can labels. “I designed the cryptid soda brand to feature tongue-in-cheek combinations and unique graphical illustrations,” Phillips said. “My work combines illustration and branding to shape a narrative about each soda flavor.”

Moving into the Black Box Theatre, Jeremy Christian presents “Tell Tale Heart,” a piece of his display titled “From Horror Stories to Horror Posters.” Christian turned well-known stories and urban legends into horror movie posters. “Using original photographs and words from or inspired by the stories, these posters are intended to make viewers cringe, feel on edge or sometimes laugh,” Christian said.

Also in the Black Box Theatre, Hunter Aversa presents “Digital Design.” Aversa says each piece is like a record of his personal exploration as he reminds himself about good design principles. “I begin with small, rough thumbnail sketches, then move into digital tools where I can experiment freely, letting the composition take shape through iterative exploration,” Aversa said.

Traveling over to the Eagles Nest, Ruby Hernandez-Gomez presents “Rooted in Tradition.” Hernandez-Gomez aims to honor her past while embracing the present and creating work containing personal and cultural significance. “Mexican ceramics have always been a source of comfort and inspiration for me, evoking memories of my upbringing,” Hernandez-Gomez said.

Also in the Eagles Nest, Carmen Kennedy presents “Surreal Puzzles.” Kennedy created images combining photos of the body and the environment. “By creating photographs that either are manipulated or have closely cropped perspectives, I’m interested in making the viewer question what they see,” Kennedy said.

Continuing in the Eagles Nest, Leah Rogers presents “Garden Pots.” Rogers combines craftsmanship with functionality to strengthen the connection between art, nature and everyday life. “My goal is to create work that is not only visually appealing but also meaningful in everyday life,” Rogers said.

Moving over to the first floor of Bowman Hall, Juliann Jacobs presents “eVAnescing.” Jacobs experiments with texture, color and framework to create a dreamlife atmosphere giving temporary life to the animals. “I aim to illustrate the quiet disappearance of species in a way that is both compelling and accessible,” Jacobs said.

Also on the first floor of Bowman Hall, Jalen Cunningham presents “Verses and Visions.” Music has always been a big influence on his life. “I used a combination of Photoshop and Illustrator to make the covers, highlighting songs that are close to me and personifying the feelings that might resonate from listening to them,” Cunningham said.

Up to the third floor of Bowman Hall, “Ylva Ironfist” is displayed, as well as the rest of his collection titled “Shadow Shaping” by Kobe Owens. Owens says his artwork captures the gritty, relentless struggle of overcoming challenges. “Each piece of artwork represents a fantasy world inspired by prompts from Professor Sam Hamilton, which were influenced by the role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons,” Owens said.

Across the street in room 24 of Memorial Hall, Erica Tiffany presents “Desperate Defense.” Tiffany showed off her design skills through typography and illustrations to create this collaborative board game. “Creating everything from the different cards to the tiny damage counters was a challenge but a fun challenge,” Tiffany said.

Down the road to the Art House at 429 East College Street, “The Wonder of Light” is displayed by Grayson Preece. All of the displays encourage interaction, welcoming visitors to touch and move parts of each piece of work. “My work combines simple physical laws with clever mechanisms to create an eye-opening experience based on the nostalgia I hold for the curiosity I had as a child,” Preece said.

Over in the Center for Engaged Learning, “The House That Jack Built” and “The Sadness” are displayed by Nadia Womble as part of her thesis titled “Glitz and Gore.” Nadia is a digital media arts major from Salem, Virginia, who made emotional designs on shirts and sweaters.

Across the building to the Three Seasons Room, “Strength” and “The High Priestess” are displayed by Kiya Whitaker as part of her thesis titled “Mythic Arcana.” Whitaker was inspired by worlds, heroes and deities from different religions and mythologies. “I wanted to look beyond the stories themselves and understand what influenced our ancestors to create them,” Whitaker said. “Allow this exhibition to bring you along this journey to the past, across the world and towards the divine.”

For our last destination at the Stone Chapel in the Carter Center,, ShiLi Quade presents “In Memoriam,” a tribute video to late police officers John Painter and J.J. Jefferson. “While grieving and healing processes look different for each person, the hope is that ‘In Memoriam’ aids those processes and helps people find closure,” Quade said.