Can a simple name change reflect the future of design? For Chapman, the answer lies in an industry increasingly shaped by emerging technologies and expanding creative possibilities.
In August 2026, Chapman’s graphic design major was renamed to design, a change that Department Head and associate professor Eric Chimenti said is meant to reflect the evolving nature of design industries and the advanced technologies that come from this evolution.
Despite the new name, Chimenti says the design program’s requirements have not changed significantly from the previous graphic design major…