Cruess Collective is the 2025 undergraduate exhibition highlighting the versatility and creativity of the Department of Design, as shown through the outstanding course work produced over the past year by senior undergraduate students.

The Department of Design offers a challenging curriculum combining design history, theory, and studio courses. Faculty members assist students with the complex practice of translating ideas into realities and the important process of shaping culture, form, and content. Students are trained in combining design factors with technical skills to fluidly navigate the design discipline in the areas of Textiles and Fashion, Exhibition, Visual Communication, and Interior Lighting & Architecture. 

The Design Museum, part of the College of Letters and Science and free to the public, is in 124 Cruess Hall. 

The UC Davis Design Museum is open Monday–Friday, noon-4:00 p.m. To schedule a weekend appointment (Sunday 2:00–4:00 p.m. only), arrange a group visit, or for further information please call (530) 752-6150 or email tplance@ucdavis.edu.