The use of preferred names has become increasingly common over the last decade, though they have always existed. This increase is especially noticeable  for students entering higher education as higher education is an environment that typically encourages students to explore and showcase their unique identity and background. Many college students have just become adults and... Continue Reading →

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So you're a Resident Assistant or student staff member that's been tasked with creating a door dec for each resident in your community. Where do you begin? What materials should you use? What theme should you pick? We got you! The following database was generated by AI with a little human guidance to generate 500... Continue Reading →

Door decs are a staple of many residence life departments. They are part welcome sign, part name tag, and part visual representation of the community you’re building. If your department doesn't pre-print these for you, they can also mean hours of work, plenty of trial-and-error, and, unfortunately, a lot of waste. By the end of... Continue Reading →

Door decs do more than mark where someone lives. They’re a visible tool for building connection, showing care, and adding personality to your community. At the start of the semester, residents notice them. They comment. They smile. But by week three? Those same door decs can fade into the background, becoming just another part of... Continue Reading →

When students move into campus housing, one of the very first impressions they receive isn’t the room itself. It’s the door. That rectangular slice of space becomes their nameplate, their welcome sign, and often, their first connection to the community around them. This is where your door decs come in. Whether you’re designing for a... Continue Reading →