Studio Upstate logo
Studio Upstate logo

From student designer to creative professional

Studio Upstate is USC Upstate’s student-run, faculty-led design firm where top graphic design students work on professional projects for real clients—and get paid! Collaborate with peers, build your portfolio, and gain invaluable industry experience while working under the mentorship of faculty members. Past projects include branding, book design, advertising campaigns, and more. It’s the perfect launchpad for your design career. 

At Studio Upstate, you’ll gain hands-on experience through projects like:
  • Branding and logo design
  • Advertising Campaigns
  • Book and publication design
  • Social media graphics
  • Marketing materials
  • Event promotion
  • Website and digital design
  • Community outreach projects
  • And more
Family Resource Center brochure design

Professional Experience

Gain valuable professional experience while earning income for your creative work with real clients.

Community Impact

Support local businesses, nonprofits, and campus organizations with high-quality, affordable design services.

Faculty Mentorship

Collaborate with peers and receive one-on-one mentorship from professors invested in your success.

Career Launchpad

Build your portfolio, earn income, and develop the confidence and skills to succeed in the design industry.

Student Work

View all student work
USC Upstate Commercial Music - Spring 2022 Concert Calendar
USC Upstate Watergoat
USC Upstate Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice & Women's and Gender Studies - Wall Mural
Spartanburg Area Conservancy - Tree Infographic
USC Upstate Theatre - Peace Center Advertisement
USC Upstate Commercial Music - Jazz Passport
El Centro Latino
USC Upstate Theatre - Boeing Boeing Performance
USC Upstate - Healthy U