Opening Remarks & Awards Ceremony
An evening of recognition for DAAP's graduating class — awards, remarks, and the first look at the exhibition.
Inside the Event →Each year, DAAPworks transforms the entire college into a living exhibition, where studios, hallways, and galleries become a large-scale showcase of the graduating class. As the most anticipated event of the year, it brings together projects from across disciplines in a shared, dynamic showcase.
Visit the Director's Choice Exhibition - May 26 - July 26, 2026
From May 26–July 26, visit the Reed Gallery at UC DAAP to experience the Directors' Choice Showcase 2026, celebrating exceptional capstone projects from outstanding graduating students across the Schools of Design, Architecture & Interior Design, Art, and Planning.
Featured Events
Capstone & Thesis Exhibition
Hundreds of graduate projects across Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning filled the entire DAAP Building.
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DAAP Fashion Show
Graduating Fashion Design students took the runway at MegaCorp Pavilion — collections built from months of concept, craft, and collaboration.
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Capstone & Thesis Exhibition
A glimpse inside DAAPworks 2026 across Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning.