Since the beginning of schooling, graphic design has been a presence in schools. Consider posters, handouts, digital presentations, diagrams, and graphic organizers. Teachers use these forms everyday because they help engage students with content and support the learning process. Yet there is so much more design can do for schools and educational programs. DEC brings the language of graphic design into the world of education to help educators develop successful models for visual teaching and learning.

a high school student engaged
in a writing project connects
text with pictures