Graphic Design & Branding students showcase work at end of year show
Final-year BA (Hons) Graphic Design & Branding students at UCEN Manchester celebrated three years’ worth of achievements at the department’s 2026 end of year show entitled ‘Hue’s Who’, which took place at SEESAW in Manchester.
The exhibition showcased a wide range of creative work, highlighting the talent, innovation and technical skills that students have developed throughout their studies. Family, friends, fellow students, industry professionals and prospective employers were invited to explore the exhibits and meet the designers behind them.
An important part of the Graphic Design & Branding curriculum, the end of year show provides students with the opportunity to present their ideas and creative projects in a professional setting. The experience of planning, preparing and exhibiting their work helps the degree students develop the confidence, communication skills and industry awareness they will need as they progress into their careers.
For many students, the show represents the culmination of months of hard work and dedication, as well as an opportunity to celebrate their achievements with those who have supported them throughout their studies.
The presence of employers also creates another opportunity for industry professionals to engage with emerging talent in the sector.
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Alex Komlosy, Programme Leader: “End of year shows are a very, very important part of the curriculum. It's a chance for the students to show their work to their peers and to the industry who get invited to the show through connections that we have.”
Paolo Feroleto, Lecturer: “The beauty of it is that they’ve all done something very different this year and the benefit of it is we have lots of different people coming just to have a look at their work.”
Luca, student: “It was a big deal getting your own show space, being able to set up your own thing, building a brand and, like, making it look real was a really big opportunity for us.”
Jordan, student: "It’s a great opportunity. We get to show it to people from the industry. We get to share our final work with our families. It's just a nice opportunity to be able to get your work to people who might not be able to see it.”
Cheikh, student: "I've never done this, and showing people my vision. It's a lot for me.”
Sasha, student: "It's meant a lot because it's been three years coming. When I was in first year, I didn't expect myself to be ready now, but standing here now, I'm really happy with what I've got and proud of myself.”
Ratul, student: "This course has given me a lot of individual skills that I’d have never gotten on my own.”
Jordan, student: "Helping me engage with the industry through live briefs or pitches from the industry, it helps get knowledge that you wouldn't normally have.”
Ratul, student: "This course has actually helped me build connections with the industry."
Alex, Programme Leader: “The students this year are phenomenal in what they do. We're always really proud of them.”
