$ 1,009,137 raised 2,759 donors
Design Department has raised $ 22,650 from 7 donors!
Design Department
Designing successful careers for a changing world

Our Design students learn to combine personal expression and critical thinking as they create solutions that connect industry, individuals, and institutions to specific audiences and themselves to the world.

Last year we saw the first BFA cohort from our new and improved Design program graduate. In the next few weeks and months, we will be sending out our second cohort of graduates, while welcoming Pre-Majors and newly minted BFA majors. Our increased capacity has offered a more robust curriculum with greater focus on skills development and career preparation. You can learn more about the updated program here: design.wwu.edu/program.html.

There are exciting times ahead as the Design Department continues to adapt and grow, and we are deeply grateful for your investment in our program!  We thank you for your generosity, your trust, and your commitment to our students. Here are some ways your contribution can help enhance our students’ education:

  • Field trips
  • Guest Speakers
  • Workshops
  • Student Showcases 
  • Student Awards Submissions
  • Cutting Edge Equipment
  • Facilities Updates
  • Industry Standard Software
  • Scholarships

Thank you for supporting our design students! 

Pictured at top of page: DSGN 483 | Information Design critique with local design professionals, November 2024.

Pictured below: recent award-winning work from past BFA students. Be sure to check out the Design Instagram for more student projects!.







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Lunchtime Crunchtime!
From 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm on WWU Give Day, the fund with the most unique donors will receive an additional cash reward towards their fund! First place will receive $1,000, second place will receive $500, and third place will receive $250. Gifts from fake donors to inflate donor count may disqualify a department or program.
Rank Prize Lunchtime Crunchtime Challenge! Donors
1 $1,000 Women's Rugby Sport Club 78
2 $500 Western Symphony Orchestra 70
3 $250 Ice Hockey 36
4 WWU Racing (Formula SAE) 33
5 Men's Ultimate 23
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1000th Donor Challenge!
The 1,000th donor on the WWU Give Day platform will unlock an additional $500 for the program to which they gave! Your gift could have a BIG impact!
1,000 / 1,000 Donors
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$500
2000th Donor Challenge!
The 2000th donor on the WWU Give Day platform will unlock an additional $500 for the program to which they gave! Your gift could have a BIG impact!
2,000 / 2,000 Donors
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Dollars for Design!
Thanks to the generosity of three WWU Design alumni, $21,000 has been raised to endow a scholarship in honor of former professor Elsi Vassdal. Join them to reach the endowment goal of $25,000!
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500th Donor Challenge!
The 500th donor on the WWU Give Day platform will unlock an additional $500 for the program to which they gave! Your gift could have a BIG impact!
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Twilight Giving
From 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm on WWU Give Day, the fund with the most unique donors will receive an additional cash reward towards their fund! First place will receive $1,000, second place will receive $500, and third place will receive $250. Gifts from fake donors to inflate donor count may disqualify a department or program.
Rank Prize Fund Designation Donors
1 $1,000 AS Alpha Kappa Psi 86
2 $500 Ice Hockey 43
3 $250 Sailing Team 36
4 Men's Rowing 27
5 WWU Racing (Formula SAE) 16
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1500th Donor Challenge!
The 1,500th donor on the WWU Give Day platform will unlock an additional $500 for the program to which they gave! Your gift could have a BIG impact!
1,500 / 1,500 Donors
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CFPA Encore Challenge!
The departments, projects or programs in CFPA that receives the highest number of unique donors will receive a prize! First place will receive $500, second place will receive $250 and third place will receive $100! Final results available after we process all Give Day gifts. Inflating donor count using fake donor names may disqualify a project, department, or program.
Rank Prize CFPA Encore Challenge! Donors
1 $500 Western Symphony Orchestra 2027 Germany Tour 89
2 $250 Music Department 13
3 $100 Design Department 7
4 Theatre Arts 6
5 Dance 4
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Breakfast of Champions!
Thank you to all participants! Congrats to Water Skiing Sport Club for winning 1st place! 2nd place winner is Ice Hockey, and 3rd place is Men's Ultimate!
Rank Prize Breakfast of Champions! Donors
1 $1,000 Water Skiing Sport Club 35
2 $500 Ice Hockey 31
3 $250 Men's Ultimate 27
4 Men's Rowing 19
5 Western Hub of Living Essentials (WHOLE) Food Pantry 14
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