The KU Design Symposium Lecture Series (formerly the Hallmark Symposium) was established in 1984 to enrich the education of all KU students, and in particular those in the Department of Design, through exposure to designers, artists and educators from the United States and around the world. In this 35-plus year history, the series has grown to become a cultural asset to the local creative community beyond campus. Each year, students and area professionals are able to view groundbreaking work, explore provocative ideas, and learn from the practitioners who are expanding what is possible through art, design, and creative action.  

All lectures are free and open to the public, both in person on campus or virtually.

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After graduating college with an industrial design degree, Jason Decker found an opportunity to create custom exterior paint schemes for aircraft at Cessna. Decker had extensive experience in graphic and illustration work, and it turned out to be the doorway to learning more about the world of aviation.

Decker said, “What I find most rewarding about my career is having the opportunity to influence the future of aviation. Collaborating with smart dedicated individuals to solve problems, improve our products and refine our processes is a rewarding experience.”