Harrington College of Design

Our faculty at Harrington College of Design knows the importance of the career goals in which each individual student possesses, which is why we do all that we can to provide an excellent education for which the students can build upon. Available to the students are Associate Degrees and Bachelor of Fine Arts Degrees, both of which are specific to the students needs and will prepare them for a career in digital photography, interior design, or graphic design.

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Harrington College of Design fulfills its mission to create the next generation of design professionals so that they can lead and serve the global community.

Harrington College will provide you, the student, with a consummate education focused on inventive programs, with the best practicing professionals as your instructors, in the shining city of Chicago.

Are you looking for a Communication Design School in Chicago?

We offer financial aid for those who qualify, a faculty that has real-world experience not just classroom experience, small class sizes, a curriculum that changes with the industry and focuses on creative expression, career placement assistance and a great location in the heart of Chicago.

Is communication design the same thing as advertising design or graphic design?

In some ways it is the same and in others not so much. Graphic design and advertising design are just two of the many included in communication design. Harrington College will educate both sides of your brain, as we call it.

What makes Harrington Communication design school unique?

Well, simply put, we offer more. Other colleges may limit instruction to production training - how to create specific commercial products. That's okay, but it's not the total picture. We realize that today's in-demand careers require you to also be able to think critically and strategically about design. You need to be able to produce ideas and designs that appeal to the individuals you are communicating with. You will learn the "why" of communication design that will give you the edge to succeed in the design hungry world.

Communication Design is a combination of these three things: Strategic Thinking, Smart Design, and Strong Communication.

What exactly will I take by attending Harrington's Communication Design School in Chicago?

The Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Program can assist you to become a well-rounded design professional with its diverse and numerous classes.

You can gain the following expertise during your dynamic eight semesters at Harrington:

Draw and illustrate your concepts
Understand the field of color and typography
Design for print, web, branding campaigns, packaging and more
Alter digital images and become proficient using contemporary software
Apply critical thinking to solve programs through design
Write creative briefs and provide direction to photographers and other designers
Pitch creative concepts and present your design portfolio.

"At Harrington, students are encouraged to look at the world in new ways. The Communication Design Program is designed to produce conceptual thinkers who are both right- and left-brained; who can be leaders, not technicians. They can learn through real-world exercises in classes taught by practicing professionals, so each can graduate with a well-rounded and relevant education."

Brad Kisner Communication Design Program Chair Harrington College of Design