PHOTOS: DAAPworks 2025
Over 450 student projects were on display at DAAPworks 2025
The sixteenth annual DAAPworks showcase ran April 29 to May 3, with 450 senior projects on display from the graduating class of UC’s College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP).
These projects represent the next generation of designers, artists, architects and planners who will soon shape Cincinnati and beyond.
New this year was the Mayor's Future Urban Leaders Award, which went to Lily Sider, a 2025 graduate from the School of Planning.
In addition to the mayor's award, students were recognized by UC’s 1819 Innovation Hub. Those award winners are highlighted on the 1819 Innovation Hub website.
Guests toured all floors of the college to view the displays at DAAPworks 2025. Photo/DAAP
Woven textiles from the studio of Zach Hoh, associate professor in DAAP's School of Design. Photo/DAAP
Mayor Aftab Pureval with Lily Sider, winner of the Mayor's Future Urban Leaders Award. Photo/DAAP
School of Architecture and and Interior Design student display. Photo/DAAP
Guests purusing displays for the upcoming DAAPFASH25 fashion show, put on by graduates in fashion design. Photo/DAAP
A garden chair with flair from the DAAP department of horticulture.. Photo/DAAP
Featured image at top from DAAPworks display. Photo/DAAP
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