Department of Art, Design, and Art History Holds Annual Showcase

Nineteen Design and Illustration students from the Department of Art, Design, and Art History (DADAH) presented their work at the DADAH Showcase on Dec. 1 in the Edward Jones Commons, located within Webster University’s East Academic Building. This collaborative event between the Career Planning & Development Center and the Department of Art, Design, and Art History allowed seniors the opportunity to present a portfolio of their work to the Webster community as well as industry professionals. Kiku Obata & Company sponsored several awards for outstanding student portfolios. Todd Mayberry, Amy Knopf, and Kiku Obata served as guest judges and selected the following students in recognition of their work. 

In the category of Graphic Design, Jade Schrier took home the first-place title, and Sydney Bailey took home the second-place award. Theodore Rosen was selected as the first-place awardee for the Illustration category, with Elise Ritter coming in second place. Naba Yasir earned the title of Best in Show. 

DADAH show winners pictured with two of the show judges.

The showcase featured the work of the following student artists: 

Graphic Design Students 
Kenzie Akins 
Sydney Bailey 
Louise Cronin 
Ezra House 
James Less 
Andrew Sanker 
Jade Schrier 
Paris Spalding 
Naba Yasir 
Spencer Rose-Weaver 
 
Illustration Students 
Elise Ritter 
Grace Sedabres 
Hannah Strupp 
Kyle Vawter 
Miles Santoscoy 
Oliver Wiseman 
Stasia Noblett 
Theodore Rosen 
Theresa Vercide 
 
The students’ portfolios can be viewed in full at www.websterdadahshowcase.com.