NINE DESIGNERS. ONE LEGACY.
MEET THE MUSES
In Greek mythology, the nine Muses served as symbols of inspiration to preserve the arts through history. Their legacy endures as a reminder that creativity is timeless. Inspired by this tradition, nine designers come together at a pivotal moment, transitioning from education into practice. Through distinct voices and approaches, their work affirms the lasting value of human-centered design in an automated world.
KATIE LILLEY
The Storyteller
Katie designs through narrative systems, using storytelling to guide users through meaningful, immersive experiences. With a foundation in literature and writing, she brings narrative thinking into books, illustration, and digital design.
Katie designs through narrative systems, using storytelling to guide users through meaningful, immersive experiences. With a foundation in literature and writing, she brings narrative thinking into books, illustration, and digital design.
JENNA VILLAR
The Strategist
Jenna designs at the bridge of creativity and logic, balancing exploration with structure through a strong business foundation and conceptual clarity. Her ability to generate and refine ideas quickly makes her a versatile designer across branding and communication spaces.
Jenna designs at the bridge of creativity and logic, balancing exploration with structure through a strong business foundation and conceptual clarity. Her ability to generate and refine ideas quickly makes her a versatile designer across branding and communication spaces.
ABBY COEN
The Connector
Abby designs for people, creating expressive, human-centered work rooted in storytelling and communication. Her designs bring warmth and clarity to branding and social spaces, inviting connection and engagement.
Abby designs for people, creating expressive, human-centered work rooted in storytelling and communication. Her designs bring warmth and clarity to branding and social spaces, inviting connection and engagement.
CHLOE STAPLES
The Curator
Chloe designs with clarity and intention, creating work that is clean, modern, and purpose-driven. With a calm, focused approach, she makes confident design decisions that result in balanced, fresh outcomes from concept to execution.
Chloe designs with clarity and intention, creating work that is clean, modern, and purpose-driven. With a calm, focused approach, she makes confident design decisions that result in balanced, fresh outcomes from concept to execution.
ADRIENNE CARSON
The Trailblazer
Adrienne designs with bold energy and creative range, working across photography, illustration, publication, and type design. Thriving under pressure, she embraces experimentation to create vibrant, youthful work that pushes ideas forward.
Adrienne designs with bold energy and creative range, working across photography, illustration, publication, and type design. Thriving under pressure, she embraces experimentation to create vibrant, youthful work that pushes ideas forward.
DEMI NGUYEN
The Vanguard
Demi designs at the edge of discovery, using research and experimentation to deliver work that feels fresh and unexpected. Fearless and forward-looking, she embraces rapid iteration to bring bold ideas to life with precision.
Demi designs at the edge of discovery, using research and experimentation to deliver work that feels fresh and unexpected. Fearless and forward-looking, she embraces rapid iteration to bring bold ideas to life with precision.
CLAIRE CUSSIMANIO
The Architect
Claire designs with quiet precision, creating intuitive and imaginative work that balances playful ideas with thoughtful problem-solving. Detail-oriented and intentional, she builds digital experiences that feel welcoming, refined, and carefully constructed.
Claire designs with quiet precision, creating intuitive and imaginative work that balances playful ideas with thoughtful problem-solving. Detail-oriented and intentional, she builds digital experiences that feel welcoming, refined, and carefully constructed.
MADELYN WHITE
The Steward
Madelyn brings structure and strategy to creativity, grounding every project in research, planning, and thoughtful execution. Her playful yet precise design style creates the necessary frameworks that allow ideas to flourish.
Madelyn brings structure and strategy to creativity, grounding every project in research, planning, and thoughtful execution. Her playful yet precise design style creates the necessary frameworks that allow ideas to flourish.
SAM CALLAWAY
The Pathfinder
Sam designs with endurance, clarity, and forward momentum, carrying complex projects from concept to completion in high-demand, collaborative environments. Her work is joyful yet disciplined– bold, human-centered, and built to go the distance.
Sam designs with endurance, clarity, and forward momentum, carrying complex projects from concept to completion in high-demand, collaborative environments. Her work is joyful yet disciplined– bold, human-centered, and built to go the distance.
FIND US HERE.
CHARTING THE COURSE
Every odyssey begins with a journey. Follow the map to chart your course through campus and into the exhibition space, held within the walls of the Moudy gallery.
2805 S University Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76129
OPENING RECEPTION: APRIL 27 @ 6-8 PM
GALLERY RUNS APRIL 27-MAY 1ST 11 AM-4PM
HONORING OUR PATRONS
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
We extend our deepest gratitude to the donors, faculty, mentors, families and friends, and supporters who have made this exhibition possible. Your belief in creative education sustains the heart of design, and ensures that creativity continues to endure.
TCU DESIGN ADVISORY COUNCIL