Prof. Sarah Rosalena
Assistant Professor of Art
in Computational Craft
and Haptic Media @ UCSB
SBCL Presents:
2026 Winter Design Challenge
One Campus.
Different Stories.
*Ranked from Best to Needs Work
Strong and unique composition. Layout is cohesive and actively contributes to the meaning of the design.
Great composition that works with the overall design. Most of the space is used to its potential.
Composition is basic or has a few flaws that somewhat detract from the piece.
The composition is unbalanced and space is not utilized well. No clear focus.
Excellent approach with a clearly expressed original idea and evidence of risk-taking.
Clear expression of an original idea with evidence of risk-taking.
Idea is developed and expressed well but shows limited risk-taking.
Restricted approach with no evidence of risk-taking.
Text hierarchy is clear and well arranged. Fonts are consistent and readable.
Text hierarchy is clear. Fonts are consistent and harmonious with the design.
Text is mostly readable with minor issues.
Text is illegible or inconsistent. Poor contrast or font choices.
No spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors.
Very few spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors.
Most spelling, punctuation, and grammar is correct.
Frequent errors that distract from reading.
Assistant Professor of Art
in Computational Craft
and Haptic Media @ UCSB
UX Designer @ BrainCo
Graphic Designer &
Freelance Product Designer
Co-Founder of Goody 2 Shoes
Design Studio
Professor of Art at UC Santa Barbara
Painting, Drawing