Creative Lab Workshops

Creative Jams

2026 Creative Jam

Winners:

Joshua Newton, first place
Karen Lopez, second place
Caleb Faulk, third place

Event Coordinator: Michael Chen, Associate Dean of Student Success and Engagement, Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences
2025 Creative Jam

Winners:

Josh Cox and Christian Davis, tie for first place
Ibukun Samo, second place
Lea Sambardier, third place

Event Coordinator: Michael Chen, Associate Dean of Student Success and Engagement, Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences
2024 Creative Jam
Winners:
- Rosalyn Redmond, first place
- Joelle Scott, runner up
- Jordan Knight, third place
Event Coordinator: Michael Chen, Associate Dean of Student Success and Engagement, Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences
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2023 Creative Jam
Event Coordinator: Sarah Johnson, SOCM Senior Lecturer

Jam Winners:
- Mollie Franklin: What is Home?
- Lukas Kriechbaum and Eva Oni Enakhifo: Is a Couch a Home?
- Laney Burns: Dance is My Home
Honorable Mentions:
- Aaron Glover: Broken But Not Out
- Aly Neill: House to Home
- Malcolm Shabazz: A Home
- Maddie Ulmer: Home Is Where Your People Are
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2022 Creative Jam
Event Coordinator: Sarah Johnson, SOCM Senior Lecturer

Jam Winners:
- Marili Canedo: Find Your Strength, Find Your Wings™
- Lilly Carter: Find Your Future, Find Your Wings™
- Noah Smith: Find Your Passion, Find Your Wings™
Honorable Mentions:
- Kaitlyn Bauer: Find Yourself, Find Your Wings™
- Nicholas Bruno: Find Your Structure, Find Your Wings™
- Joselle Buadoo: Find Your Wisdom, Find Your Wings™
- Bryson Jones: Find Your Passion, Find Your Wings™
2021 Creative Jam
Event Coordinator: Sarah Johnson, SOCM Senior Lecturer, in connection with Adobe Systems and HBO

Honorable Mentions:
- Ally Lothman: This Old Van
- Lamont Hall: The Enigma Diary

Competitions, Workshops, and Presentations

Spring Creative Lab Workshop
Tuesday, April 14 from 12:30-1:45 p.m.

Design Your Future: Create a Vision Board using Adobe Express
Register Here: April 14 Creative Workshop Registration Form

In this hands-on Creative Lab session, students will design a career-focused vision board using Adobe Express (free for all students). More than a collage, this digital vision board will serve as a visual roadmap for your professional goals and personal brand. You’ll explore how strategic choices in color, typography, imagery, and layout can communicate who you are AND where you’re headed. By the end of the session, you’ll have a polished, shareable visual piece that includes a QR code linking directly to your portfolio or LinkedIn profile.

In this workshop, students will:

Clarify career goals and define their emerging personal brand
Explore how color psychology influences professional perception
Select typography that reflects personality and industry expectations
Curate visuals that align with career aspirations and values
Design a cohesive layout using Adobe Express templates and tools
Generate and embed a QR code linking to a LinkedIn page or digital portfolio
Leave with a ready-to-share digital vision board for networking or professional use

2026 OWLuminate PSA and Graphic Design Challenge
Event Coordinators: Sangsun Choi, SOCM Assistant Professor; Sarah Johnson, SOCM Senior Lecturer
Competition Website: https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/ZXa6qPbU0KfWO

2025 OWLuminate PSA and Graphic Design Challenge
Event Coordinators: Sangsun Choi, SOCM Assistant Professor; Sarah Johnson, SOCM Senior Lecturer
Winning PSA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GixcsLh2HD8
Winning Designs can be viewed here: https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/ZXa6qPbU0KfWO

Workshop: "Infographics, Data Visualization, Digital Storytelling...Oh My!"
Presented by: Sarah Johnson, SOCM Senior Lecturer

Workshop: Transformative Tech Tools: Improving Student Engagement Through Industry-relevant Assignments
Presented by: Sarah Johnson, SOCM Senior Lecturer

Workshop: Best Practices: Visual Literacy from Freshman Year to Graduate School
Presented by: Sarah Johnson, SOCM Senior Lecturer

Workshop: Create Social Media Graphics Using Adobe Express
Presented by: Sarah Johnson, SOCM Senior Lecturer

Workshop: The Intersection of Education and Innovation; Student Experiences Shared
Presented by: Dr. Erin Ryan and Professor Sarah Johnson

Workshop: Create an Online Portfolio/Personal Branding
Presented by: Sarah Johnson, SOCM Senior Lecturer

Workshop: Add a Spark-le to Course Projects and Presentations
Presented by: Sarah Johnson, SOCM Senior Lecturer

Workshop: Design a Poster in Adobe InDesign
Presented by: Sarah Johnson, SOCM Senior Lecturer

Workshop: Sparking Digital Innovation in the Classroom
Presented by: Sarah Johnson, SOCM Senior Lecturer

Workshop: Cutting-Edge Technology, Engaged Students, and Unlimited Possibilities
Presented by: Sarah Johnson, SOCM Senior Lecturer