The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) has collaborated with the Delta Flight Museum in a unique design challenge to create an original mural for the newly renovated space. The interactive design by SCAD student Jennifer Wee (M.F.A. motion media design), selected as the winning submission, was inspired by Delta's chosen theme "Humanity Lifts Us." The mural was created as part of a design challenge led by SCADpro, the university's collaborative innovation studio that generates business solutions for the world's most influential brands.

The Delta Flight Museum, which reopens to the publi Monday, April 7, features the original 13 ft. high, 99 ft. long digital mural Keep Climbing to celebrate Delta Air Lines' 100th anniversary. The artwork, created with Adobe Illustrator, includes an interactive element where visitors can align the letter on their ticket with the mural to take a photo.

"We are thrilled the Delta Flight Museum chose SCAD for this unique design challenge," said SCAD Atlanta vice president Hannah Flowers. "Now, visitors from around the world will enjoy Jennifer's work at the museum."

The SCADpro sprint challenge was held over a three-week period, with more than 20 students participating from top SCAD degree programs such as painting, illustration, motion media design, graphic design, interactive design and game development, animation, and creative business leadership. SCAD students competed for the opportunity to have their work displayed at the Delta Flight Museum and timely production ensured its completion prior to the museum's grand reopening in April.

The finished mural combines Delta's history and future through modern, abstract design, SCAD student and artist Wee said. The frames of the Delta letters in Wee's design represent Delta's 100-year-strong foundation. Within those letter frames are small figures — workers, families, and travelers from different cultures — symbolizing Delta's community.

"The large-scale design allows viewing from multiple distances," Wee said. "I wanted to make sure that viewers could enjoy this mural both from afar and up close. Characters, sized to child-height, create perfect photo opportunities from a close distance. Delta's warm care, the spirit of continuing to pursue high ideals, and the people who make it all possible became my overall inspiration."

Wee is a motion media and graphic designer whose unique cultural background bridges East and West. Born in Rochester, New York, and raised in South Korea, she brings a global perspective to her creative work. Her work has been recognized and showcased in exhibitions including the prestigious Design Korea international art conference. Wee aims to create designs that captivate audiences, drawing them into an experience that transcends the traditional boundaries of visual art.

SCADpro is the university's collaborative innovation studio that generates business solutions for the world's most influential brands. SCADpro is recognized as the preeminent university partner in higher education and among design agencies worldwide. Unlike other agencies and university programs, SCADpro invites clients to engage in every step of the ideation and creative process and to work directly with student designers, professors, and alumni focused on clients' desired outcomes.

SCAD: The University for Creative Careers

SCAD is a private, nonprofit, accredited university, offering more than 100 graduate and undergraduate degree programs across locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia; Lacoste, France; and online via SCADnow. SCAD enrolls more than 18,500 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 110 countries. The future-minded SCAD curriculum engages professional-level technology and myriad advanced learning resources, affording students opportunities for internships, professional certifications, and real-world assignments with corporate partners through SCADpro, the university's renowned research lab and prototype generator. SCAD has earned top rankings for degree programs in interior design, architecture, film, fashion, digital media, and more. Career success is woven into every fiber of the university, resulting in a superior alumni employment rate. A 2024 study found that 99% of recent SCAD graduates were employed, pursuing further education, or both within 12 months of graduation. SCAD provides students and alumni with ongoing career support through personal coaching, alumni programs, a professional presentation studio, and more. 

Delta Flight Museum

Since 1995, the Delta Flight Museum has allowed visitors from around the world to explore aviation history, celebrate the story and people of Delta, and discover the future of flight. The museum is a world-class attraction that features engaging exhibits and interactive programming for aviation enthusiasts of all ages.

Standing in the heart of Delta's Atlanta headquarters, the 68,000-square-foot state-of-the-art attraction makes a perfect outing for family, friends, school groups, and more. The space also can be rented for special events, including business meetings, conferences, and weddings. With historic glamour and modern amenities, the museum is a one-of-a-kind venue within a mile of the world's busiest airport.