About the Show
A professional showcase of design
The PRO SHOW is an annual exhibition of advertising, promotion, branding, photography, illustration, typography, print, web, motion, apps, and more created by members and friends of the Champaign-Urbana Design Organization (CUDO).
This year, over 100 entries were submitted by our members and friends — everything from advertising and apps to typography and web design. Each and every submission was produced by local designers, illustrators, photographers, web developers, filmmakers, and other creative professionals from around Champaign-Urbana.
The 2016 PRO SHOW is organized by CUDO with support from our good friends at Gallery 217, Surface 51, Thunderstruck Design, Premier Print Group, The Living Letterpress, Dean's Graphics, Minuteman Press, 40North, and Fine & Applied Arts at Parkland College.
PRO SHOW edition of MEET THE PROS
MEET THE PROS is a continuing lecture series featuring local heroes from the Champaign-Urbana creative community. Stop by Gallery 217 for engaging lectures by Ralph Roether III and Anna Gutsch & Johann Rischau of Norden German Design Studio. Examples of thier work is on display at the 2016 PRO SHOW!
- Tuesday, Nov 15 @ 7pm: Anna Gutsch & Johann Rischau of Norden German Design Studio
- Tuesday, Nov 22 @ 7pm: Ralph Roether III, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, and Artist
PRO SHOW dedicated to the life and work of Matthew Farrell
This year's show is dedicated to designer Matthew Farrell, owner of Matthew Farrell Creative, who passed away this past June. A CUDO board member and graduate of Parkland College’s graphic design program, Matthew specialized in developing brand identities for area businesses.

In the news
Visit Smile Politely's recap of the 2016 PRO SHOW!
About the poster
Special thanks to Chris Brown for creating the Banksy image for our poster and website. Want your own copy? Download a PDF.