The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History and Design will showcase the work of graduating graphic design students in the Fall 2025 Graphic Design Capstone Exhibition, which will run Dec. 1-5 in the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery.
The biannual capstone exhibitions are held at the end of the fall and spring semesters and present the work of each semester’s graduating Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts seniors in studio art and graphic design as a culmination of their coursework and exploration. The studio art capstone exhibition will be Dec. 15-19.
Regular gallery hours are Monday-Thursday, noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free. A closing reception will be held 5-7 p.m. Dec. 5 in the gallery.
The following students are participating in this year’s Graphic Design Capstone Exhibition (name, degree, hometown):
- Caylie Anker, B.F.A., Lincoln
- Cassi Jacobsen, B.F.A., Kearney
- Jessica Jacoby-Campbell, B.A., Thornton, Colorado
- Cal Kennedy, B.F.A., Mendota Heights, Minnesota
- Grace Merklein, B.A., Lincoln
- Briella Ostwald, B.F.A., Lincoln
- Pat Rujirayanyong, B.F.A., Pathum Thani, Thailand
- Rylee Schulz, B.F.A., Fremont
- Alec Schutt, B.F.A., Omaha
- Kylie Soots, B.F.A., Bellevue
- Molly Sorensen, B.F.A., Bellevue
- Elizabeth Spires, B.F.A., Papillion
- David Suarez-Guzman, B.F.A., Lincoln
Thirteen visual research projects will be on display in the Graphic Design Capstone Exhibition, exploring a variety of media.
“It’s been a joy to see the student’s ideas come to life over the past few months,” said Jen Landis, assistant professor of practice in graphic design. “They are looking forward to sharing their Capstone projects with their peers, family and faculty in early December.”
Ostwald encouraged people to attend the exhibition and support the graduating seniors, projects for which are varied. Schulz created a children’s book based on a clown finding his place in the circus titled “Stop Clowning Around!"
Other projects include examinations of automotive design in the future, culminations of students' college experiences, user iexperience and interface and sustainability.
Soots’s project, “Weather in a Bottle,” focuses on branding.
“My capstone project is a culmination of the skills I’ve learned throughout my degree, as well as my love for branding,” Soots said. “I wanted to create a brand based within a fantasy world and help market a product that is intangible in the real world. I combined my passion for fantasy with my love for whimsical design, taking inspiration from woodcut illustrations.”
The Eisentrager-Howard Gallery is located on the first floor of Richards Hall at Stadium Drive and T streets. Admission to the gallery is free and open to the public.
Follow the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery on social media via Instagram @eisentragerhoward to stay apprised of any updates for the Capstone exhibition.
