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We are looking for outstanding student designers!
The students of Open Quote Creative (OQC) undergo a thorough selection process to engage in a course that mirrors the operations of a professional agency.
OQC works with real clients on real projects, so we are looking for students who are professional, knowledgeable, and bold in their pursuits and abilities. Because we know each student is at a different level in their academic pursuits, we meet them where they are and guide our teams into producing excellent solutions while learning along the way.
We are a student-led design agency, and we need each team member to be kind in their communication and actions. They also need to be friendly and show genuine care for the clients and students they work with. If you think this sounds like you or someone you know, keep reading to find out more!
Gain experience working for real clients
Earn course or internship credit
Work with a team of dedicated students
Student Testimonials
Victoria Erdmann
Designer turned Creative Director
“I enjoy being a part of Open Quote Creative because I have the opportunity to work with real-world clients alongside other dedicated students. … I also love that the agency is student-centered, meaning our professors get us involved in the design process from start to finish.”
Open Quote Creative Propels Students Into
Real-World Graphic Design Experience
Liberty Champion, Megan Jewell
Noah Depledge
Creative Director
“I think this experience allows for a really collaborative view of design. … I saw this as a really good opportunity to grow in that area, and it’s been the best experience so far. Having the leadership structure is special too because we get to learn how to lead and work under leaders, both of which are things we’ll see in the workplace after we graduate.”
New student-led design agency promotes the work of local nonprofits
Office of Communications & Public Engagement, Ryan Kinkler
Avery Veenstra
Art Director turned Creative Director
“We get to delegate more based on our different skill sets and interests, and then it all comes together as a body of work. … It’s also been a great opportunity to serve through graphic design. Working with these nonprofits, it gives us a greater mission to everything we’re doing.”
New student-led design agency promotes the work of local nonprofits
Office of Communications & Public Engagement, Ryan Kinkler
Emily Del Grosso
Designer
“This semester, my team and I are working with the Elkton Volunteer Fire Company on their 100-year anniversary branding, which has been my favorite project so far. … They have given us unique deliverables, like a custom challenge coin, that we would have never been asked to develop in a classroom setting.”
Open Quote Creative Propels Students Into Real-World Graphic Design Experience, Liberty Champion, Megan Jewell
Check out how Open Quote Creative works!
Three teams. Several clients. 20+ new design friends.
We bring together one large group of students, break them into teams, create exceptional work for clients, and drastically improve our skills along the way. We know how to work hard, but at Open Quote Creative, we also play hard. When the teams aren’t in the middle of letting their creative juices flow, we eat good meals together, prank the professors, laugh a lot, and drink tons of coffee. It’s like a group project, but better…because everyone knows what they’re doing.
Student Application Timeline
Student Applies
Fall: End of February
Spring: End of October
Applications Reviewed & Students are Notified
Fall: Beginning of March
Spring: Beginning of November
Accepted Students Attend Info Meeting
Fall: End of March
Spring: Mid November
Leadership Interviews are Conducted
Fall: Throughout April
Spring: End of November
Students are Notified & Course Added to Student’s Schedule
Fall: Beginning of May
Spring: Beginning of December
Teams are Assigned
Fall: End of May
Spring: Mid December
Requirements
Have a stellar track record in design classes
Highly recommended by faculty & fellow classmates
Pursuing a degree or minor in graphic design
Successfully completed ARTS 222 and ARTS 332
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