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Department of Design

About Design

We pursue creative, flexible, research-driven graduate (M.F.A.) and undergraduate (B.A.) programs emphasizing responsibility and delight in society and environment. 

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Savageau Courtyard Dedicated

Dedicated in memory of Mark, Patrick, and Elisa by Ann and Michael.

Black granite courtyard plaque engraved with family names, surrounded by succulents

"Sheep Shift" Mural by Design Major

Smiling woman with glasses showing blue-and-yellow paint on both palms in sunlit grassy area
Kimberly Morales, design major, designed the "Sheep Shift" mural on campus celebrating UC Davis sustainability. The project is is supported by a grant from the Associated Students of UC Davis (ASUCD) Arts Committee. (Gregory Urquiaga/UC Davis)
Two women exchange art supplies at an outdoor table on a sunny campus
Kimberly Morales hands out paint. There are 130 volunteers that came to paint "Sheep Shift," a mural project headed by Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture Haven Kiers. (Gregory Urquiaga/UC Davis)
Two people painting a colorful outdoor mural on a sunny lawn
Kimberly Morales give instructions on painting. There are 130 volunteers that came to paint. (Gregory Urquiaga/UC Davis)
Two people high five outdoors by a colorful mural, sun flare overhead
The mural was painted with help from muralist Leon Willis. There are 130 volunteers that came to paint. (Gregory Urquiaga/UC Davis)
Two volunteers exchanging a paintbrush at an outdoor mural, colorful paint cans on table
Kimberly Morales give out paint. "Sheep Shift" is a creative public art and education project supported by a grant from the Associated Students of UC Davis (ASUCD) Arts Committee. (Gregory Urquiaga/UC Davis)
Volunteers kneeling and standing painting a colorful outdoor community mural
130 volunteers that came to paint "Sheep Shift," a mural celebrating UC Davis sustainability in Spring, 2026. (Gregory Urquiaga/UC Davis)