Design Challenge Student Showcase '26

About this event

Join us as we celebrate the culmination of the 2026 Design Challenge program at Skeleton Key Brewery!

This year’s event brings together senior graphic design students from Carthage College, industry professionals, and exhibit design leaders for a celebratory evening in honor of this year's design student challengers and their hard work.

The evening will begin with a gallery-style networking session, where all student teams will display their work and share insights into their design process. Two finalist groups, previously selected based on how well their projects align with the creative brief, will present their final concepts to a panel of judges that includes leaders from across the exhibit and experiential design industry.

Guests will enjoy networking, buffet style dinner, student presentations, and a Q&A session to follow.