Joey Hartz is a multidisciplinary designer and creative educator.

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Supporting the next generation

through creative education and personal-professional development. I shape curriculum, programs, and events that help prepare the next generation of designers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

  • Students at the 2025 Industrial Design Senior Show speaking with John David Mooney.
  • Group photo of students at the 2025 Industrial Design Senior Show, standing in front of a large display board with student names listed.
  • A student presenting his work at the 2025 Industrial Design Senior Show.
  • A student presenting his work at the 2025 Industrial Design Senior Show.
  • Students at the 2025 Industrial Design Senior Show.
  • Students at Design Illinois.
  • Kevin and Jeanine Flores from Design Illinois 2025.
  • A photo from Design Illinois of a portfolio review.
  • Students at Design Illinois.
  • A photo of Joey Hartz at Design Illinois.
  • Students at Design Illinois.

Purpose-driven design

Making an impact in the Urbana-Champaign community by supporting individuals and organizations.

The University YMCA building.

WEBSITE DESIGN

How the University YMCA doubled down on 150 years of impact with a new website

Community Data Clinic Course Instruction with Director and Professor Anita Say Chan

WEBSITE DESIGN · BRAND DESIGN

Building trust for the Community Data Clinic through a new brand and website

Joey Hartz, designer, and RJ Melendez, former Illini basketball player, meeting after a home basketball game.

PRODUCT DESIGN

Building a merch platform for all student athletes to win with Name, Image, and Likeness

A Grow2Give event with people planting seedlings in small pots at a table indoors, with a group of onlookers in the background.

BRAND DESIGN · MARKETING

Helping Grow2Give provide fresh food access and education for more than 55,000 college students

I work with purpose to…

Identify problems and needs, develop solutions, design products, create unique experiences, lead diverse people, foster and develop early talent, and support my community.