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📣 #AIGADesignConf Programming: Design Dialogues 📣 Our upcoming Design Dialogues challenge the status quo and inspire transformative thinking, covering topics from breaking down barriers to entry in design to exploring the roles of designers in social movements and democracy. Let’s get inspired by these meaningful conversations and empower ourselves to drive change. 🗣 To Design, or Not to Design ▪ RANIA Svoronou, Design Principal, IBM 🗣 Are We Old Yet? ▪ Asya Blue, Owner, Asya Blue Design 🗣 Toppling Barriers of Entry to the Field of Design ▪ Ellen Christensen, Asst. Professor of Visual Communication Design, San Francisco State University 🗣 The Future of Work: Solidarity, Not Competition ▪ Sabiha Basrai, Co-Owner, Design Action Collective 🗣 Decentering Graphic Design History by Redefining the Margins: Voices of Women Graphic Designers and Design Educators from Iran, Pakistan, Türkiye, Kuwait, and Syria ▪ Roshanak Keyghobadi, EdD, Asst. Professor, Farmingdale State College ▪ Sara Sharif Iqbal, Creative Director, Graphic Matters ▪ Zeynep Tonguç, President, Turkish Graphic Designers Association ▪ Munirah AlShami, Creative Producer & Director, Studio MAS ▪ Kinda Ghannoum, Graphic Designer, Syrian Design Archive 🗣 Ask Us Anything 2.0: Mobilizing Movements for Change ▪ Cheryl D. Holmes Miller, DHL, AIGA Medalist ▪ ramon tejada, Designer and Assoc. Professor, Rhode Island School of Design ▪ Rene Payne, Managing Director, Included ▪ Priscella Shum, Design Consultant, PPS Design, LLC ▪ Sung hwan Jang, CEO/Creative Director, Infographics Lab 203 ▪ Ashleigh Axios, Creative Executive, New Business in Stealth ▪ Dr. Perry S., Professor of Practice, Morehouse College ▪ Robert Villaflor, Sr. Director, Design, Human Rights Campaign 🗣 Designing for Better Democracies ▪ Neha Bhatia, Independent Design Strategy Director, DrawHistory/Group Study ▪ Jeffrey Effendi, Head of Brand, Change.org 🗣 Turning Neurodivergent Challenges into Creative Strengths: A Discussion ▪ Jason Adam, Artist and Founder, Jason Adam Design 🗣 The Roles and Responsibilities of Designers in the Anti-War Movement ▪ Sabiha Basrai, Co-Owner, Design Action Collective 🎫 Last chance for virtual tickets: Tuesday, 10/8. Get yours at https://lnkd.in/ebKpQiMp 👀 Stay tuned for more amazing design conference features. 📖 Learn more about our fabulous speakers on our conference site (linked to our ticketing page)

🗣 #AIGADesignConf Speaker Announcement 🗣⁠ ⁠ 📅 With just over two weeks until our 2024 AIGA Design Conference, we’re thrilled to introduce another incredible lineup of accomplished designer speakers. From authors and researchers to executives, creative directors, and freelance designers, these visionaries are set to share their unique insights and fresh perspectives on the future of design. Meet them below—and hear their talks October 10-12 🎯! 🎤 Tyra Maney, Designer, Museum of the Cherokee People 🎤 Dave Bett, Creative Director, Columbia Records / Sony Music Entertainment 🎤 Howie Abrams, Author, H.J.I.C. 🎤 Ashleigh Axios, Design Executive, New Business Coming 🎤 Danita Albert, Freelance Designer/Art Director, Danita Albert Design 🎤 Perry Sweeper, Professor of Practice, Morehouse College 🎤 Ellen Christensen, Assistant Professor of Visual Communication, San Francisco State University School of Design 🎤 Andrea Miranda Salas, Research Practice Lead, Center for Civic Design 🎫 The deadline for tickets is October 8th! Secure yours at https://lnkd.in/ebKpQiMp 🤩 For speaker bios, personal philosophies, and more, visit our conference site linked to the ticketing page!

🎉 #AIGA365 Environmental and Experiential Design⁠ Winners, Round 2 Are you pining to see more AIGA 365 winners? We’ve got you. These designs masterfully blend function and creativity, turning environments into unforgettable, dynamic spaces. ✨ Entry Name: Pradasphere II Agency: ⁠2x4 Client: ⁠Prada Group Industry: Retail Location: Milan, Italy Creative Directors: Michael Rock, Sung Joong Kim, Christopher Kupski, AIA Designers: Valeria Paez Cala, Ha Dao, Paul Hoppe, Tim Gambell, Ingrid Schmaedeke, Nancy Hu, Mizuki Hanada, Florian Mewes, Kenny Zheng, Donnie Luu, Anna Kulachek, Osvald Landmark, Cyrus Cumming, Kartik Tuli, Chase Booker Curators: Miuccia Prada, Raf Simons Soundscape: Plastikman Design for Good - Cultural Awareness ✨ Entry Name: Louis V. Gerstner, Jr. Collections Core Agency/Studio and Client: ⁠American Museum of Natural History Industry: Museum & Cultural Institution Location: New York, NY Creative Directors: Lauri Halderman Art Director: Catharine Weese Designers: Eleanor Kung, Rayna Weingord Copywriters: Margaret Dornfield, Stuart Fox, Allison Hollinger, Emily Hoff, Martin Schwabacher Photographer: Alvaro Keding ✨ Entry Name: Give Me a Sign: The Language of Symbols Agency: Studio Matthews Client: ⁠Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Industry: Museum & Cultural Institution Location: New York, NY Principal: Kristine Matthews Project Designer: Marta Bernstein Designers: Jessica Cooper, Eli Kahn Illustrator: Daniel Robinson Photographer: Elliot Goldstein Design for Good - Social Relevance - Environmental Sustainability ✨ Entry Name: LinkedIn Toronto HQ Environmental Graphics Agency: CannonDesign Client: ⁠LinkedIn Industry: Technology Location: Toronto, Canada Creative Director: Dylan Coonrad Designers: Steffany Brady, Chelsey Docherty, Abbey Furlow, Miranda Hall, Sharon Mathew, Nicole Sowinski, Jackie Tobin, Jess Wier (Grech-Cumbo) Photographer: Eric Laignel Design for Good - Social Relevance, Cultural Awareness ✨ Entry Name: John A. Volpe Systems Center Agency: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) (SOM) Client: ⁠General Services Administration and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Industry: Government Location: Cambridge, MA Designers: Kacey Bills, Danielle Burton, Hsin-Yu Chen, Chris Cooper FAIA, LEED AP, Lonny Israel, Dan Maxfield, Nour Mourad, Sherry XuanYang Photographer: Dave Burk ✨ Entry Name: Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital Agency: ⁠Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. Client: ⁠Atrium Health Industry: Healthcare Location: Charlotte, NC Creative Director: Kelley Deal Art Director: Emma W. Designer: Shannyn Grandlienard Photographer: Susan Holt 🤩 We’re excited to dive into the magical experiences the winning design firms have created! 🔎 Stay tuned for more AIGA 365 winners coming your way. 🖼️ For project inspiration and full design credits, visit https://lnkd.in/gtMaf_j3

📣 Chapter Event Alert: Portland Design Month is happening Sept. 26 - Oct. 25! On behalf of AIGA Portland, we’re excited to spread the word about a design event so big, it’s been expanded to an entire month! Portland Design Month is more than just a local celebration—it’s an open invitation to explore creativity in one of the most vibrant cities in the country! 🤩 From September 26 to October 25, 2024, AIGA Portland invites everyone to experience a full month of design events, workshops, and talks led by local nonprofits, designers, and creative studios. Here’s a taste of the exciting events coming up: 🖌️ Opening social mixer at Kiln 🖌️ Mural walk with Creative Mornings at Victoria PDX 🖌️ Finding Your Voice in the Age of AI, a panel at Wacom Experience Center PDX Center 🖌️ Creative Partnerships: Meister Saint Friend Lucky Day, a panel at Kiln Theater 🖌️ Fixma: Prototyping Workshop at Kiln 🖌️ Tour the Design Center at WCP Solutions, a Paper Company 🖌️ Drink N’Drop, a workshop and social mixer at Collector Bar For those in or near The Rose City 🌹, Portland Design Month is an amazing opportunity to learn, network, and create — all while celebrating the unique culture of Portland. 📝 Don’t forget—The 2024 virtual #AIGADesignConf is happening October 10-12. We hope to see you all there! 🎨 Logo Design Credit: Lauren Rockett 🎫 For more info and registration, visit https://lnkd.in/e9CVTQP7

Need a professional jump start? 🚗⚡⚡⚡ Ignite your creative spirit by starting your 2025 #AIGADesign membership now—and enjoy the rest of 2024 for free! Whether you're a design student, emerging artist, seasoned professional, leader, or educator, an AIGA membership offers a range of benefits to help enhance your creative skills and advance your career. As a member, you can take advantage of: 🧑💼 Professional development and continuing education resources⁠ 🤝 Opportunity to connect with a network of mentors, educators, and industry leaders⁠ 💻 Access to enriching virtual webinars⁠ 💼 The latest design jobs on our #AIGAJobs board⁠ 📜 Business and freelance resources to support your practice⁠ 🎤 Engaging Volunteer Leadership Opportunities Plus, deep member discounts on: 🏷️ AIGA programs, competitions, and events 💰 Technical and creative courses from our partners at: ▫ MindEdge Learning ▫ IxDF - Interaction Design Foundation ▫ Kickass UX ▫ Skillshare ▫ SuperHi And sweet special offers on: ▫ .design domains from Porkbun Domains ▫ Cutting-edge stock photography from DEATH TO STOCK 📚 Also—friends of AIGA enjoy book discounts from Artbook | D.A.P. , GINGKO PRESS, INCORPORATED, and Phaidon Press 🎫 And don’t forget: the virtual AIGA Design Conference is happening October 10-12, 2024—members save 50% off the nonmember rate! 👟 Ready to take the leap? Visit https://my.aiga.org/home

Our 2024 virtual #AIGADesignConf previews are heating up! 🔥🔥🔥 This round of panel discussions dives deep into community and culture, delving into design across Asia and Africa, and even exploring the intersection of hardcore music and design. Don’t miss these thought-provoking sessions held October 10-12! 🗣 Centered: People and Ideas Diversifying Design ▪ Kaleena Sales, Assoc. Professor and Dept. Chair, TN State Univ. ▪ Dina Benbrahim, Assistant Professor of Graphic Design, Univ. of CT ▪ Steve Child Assoc. Professor of Design, Univ. of Southern CA ▪ Caspar Lam, Asst. Professor of Communication Design, Parsons ▪ Elaine Lopez, Assoc. Director/Asst. Professor, Parsons ▪ Cheryl D. Holmes Miller, DHL, AIGA Medalist and Professor, Art Center College of Design ▪ YuJune Park, Assoc. Professor of Communication Design, Parsons ▪ Sadie Red Wing, Ph.D. Candidate of Graphic Design ▪ Tré Seals, Founder & Type Director, Vocal Type ▪ Shantanu Suman, Assoc. Professor of Graphic Design, Ball State Univ. 🗣 Typography at the Crossroads: Exploring Cultural Marginalization and Chinese Typography ▪ Jialun Wang Asst. Professor, Otis College of Arts and Design ▪ Zhongkai Li, Visiting Asst. Professor, Pratt Institute ▪ Willie Liu, Type Designer, AtelierAnchor ▪ Chen Luo, Adjunct Faculty, MICA 🗣 Heavy Visual X Heavy Music: Imagery in Heavy Metal and Hardcore Punk ▪ Glen Cummings, Partner, MTWTF ▪ Howie Abrams, Author, H.J.I.C. ▪ Dave Bett, Creative Director, Columbia Records / Sony Music 🗣 Exploring Design Histories in Southwest Asia & North Africa ▪ Randa Hadi, Assoc. Partner, Polymode; Educator, BIPOC Design History ▪ Sadeem Yacoub, Designer, Polymode®, Inc. AND Polymode® EAST, Inc. 🗣 Designing for Community: Beyond Profit and Towards Purpose ▪ 🦄 Steven Wakabayashi, Founder & Managing Partner, Stranger Creative ▪ Samuel Adaramola, M.S., Co-Founder, Fufu and Grits ▪ Raquel Breternitz, Founding Lead Designer, GoodDay Software ▪ Sandra Camacho (Sandra By Design), Equitable Design Educator, Strategist & Consultant, Sandra By Design ▪ Ross Nover, Creative Director & Founder, Friendly Design Co. 🎫 Deadline for tickets is 10/8! 👉 https://lnkd.in/ebKpQiMp 👓 Want to learn more about our programming? Visit our conference site linked to our ticketing page.

💭 What panels do we have in store for the 2024 virtual #AIGADesignConf? 👥 Our conference committee has curated a diverse lineup of discussions centered on amplifying a wide range of design voices. These panels will explore how to enhance accessibility, inclusivity, and further the democratization of design. Check out our first wave of featured sessions below! 🗣 Designing to Empower Disabled Communities ▪ Presenter: Craig Matchett, Creative Director, Saffron Brand Consultants ▪ Co-Presenter: Caroline Casey, Co-Founder & Creator, Valuable 500 ▪ Moderator: Lee-Sean Huang, Senior Director of Learning and Programming, AIGA 🗣 Shifting Paradigms: Amplifying South Asian Perspectives in Decolonial Discourse ▪ Presenter: Archana Shekara, Professor of Graphic Design, Illinois State University ▪ Co-Presenter: Amrita Datta, Assistant Professor, Indiana University, Indianapolis ▪ Co-Presenter: Muhammad Nafisur Rahman, Assistant Professor, University of Cincinnati 🗣 Radically Democratizing Graphic Design’s Past to Joyfully Imagine its Future ▪ Presenter: Louise Sandhaus, Founder, Co-Director Emeritus ▪ Co-Presenter: Jarrett Fuller, Assistant Professor of Graphic and Experience Design, North Carolina State University ▪ Co-Presenter: Elizabeth Goodspeed, Independent Designer and Writer ▪ Co-Presenter: YuJune Park, Associate Professor of Communication Design, Parsons ▪ Co-Presenter: Caspar Lam, Assistant Professor of Communication Design, Parsons 🗣 Designing as the Margin: How to Decolonize Design Within Existing Paradigms ▪ Presenter: Meera Rothman, Design Research Analyst, Public Policy Lab ▪ Co-Presenter: Ying Tang (汤颖) ▪ Co-Presenter: Lindsee Downer, Designer & Strategist, PLTN and Public Policy Lab 🗣 Design for Equity: Empowering Marginalized Voices through Design ▪ Presenter: Marjan Khatibi, Assistant Professor of Graphic Design, San Jose State University ▪ Co-Presenter: Samira Shiridevich, Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina at Charlotte ▪ Co-Presenter: Pouya Jahanshahi, Associate Professor of Graphic Design, Oklahoma State University 🗣 Inclusive Design Allergy: Symptoms, Causes, and Remedies ▪ Presenter: Adriana Valdez Young, Design Researcher and Educator, SOUR & School of Visual Arts ▪ Co-Presenter: Pinar Guvenc, Partner, SOUR 🙌 Which panel are you most excited about? Comment below! 📅 Mark your calendars for October 10-12—and get your tickets at https://lnkd.in/ebKpQiMp ℹ️ For more info, visit our conference site linked to our ticketing page.

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🎉 #AIGA365 Winners in Environmental and Experiential Design Environmental design influences how we engage with spaces, inviting us to immerse ourselves in transformative experiences that connect us with our surroundings—and one another. The following award-winning designs were recognized for their exceptional fusion of functionality and creativity, turning environments into unforgettable, dynamic, and impactful spaces. ✨ Entry Name: Black Power to Black People Exhibition Agency: KUDOS Design Collaboratory™ Client: Poster House Location: New York, NY Industry: Museum & Cultural Institution Creative Director: John Kudos Art Director: Ashley Wu Designer: Huiqi Fay Qiu Photographer: Samuel Sachs Morgan photo ✨ Entry Name: Slow & Low, Chicago Lowrider Festival Agency: @Span Client: Slow & Low Fest Location: Chicago, IL Industry: Nonprofit & Public Service Creative Director: Nick Adam Designers: Nick Adam, Cheryl Kao Photographers: Ed Calderon; Max Herman; Nick Lipton; Katrina Nelken; Mike Pocious Curators: Lauren M. Pacheco, Peter Kepha, Edward Magico Calderon Distinctions: Design for Good - Social Relevance, Design for Good - Cultural Awareness ✨ Entry Name: For the Delight of Data: A Workplace Renovation Agency: Asterisk Client: NI Location: Austin, TX Industry: Technology Creative Director: Susanne Harrington Designers: Pam Caperton, Callie Gabbert Copywriter: Mark Denton ✨ Entry Name: Art Deco: Commercializing the Avant-Garde Agency/Client: Poster House Location: New York, NY Industry: Arts Organization Creative Director: Ola Baldych Art Director: JF Lynch Designer: Mihoshi Clark ✨ Entry Name: Beacon of Endurance Agency: Krivanek Breaux/Art Design Client: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Location: Springfield, IL Industry: Museum & Cultural Institution Creative Director & Photographer: BJ Krivanek Designer: Joel Breaux Editor: Christian McWhirter Funded by: State of Illinois Art-in-Architecture Program Distinctions: Design for Good - Social Relevance ✨ Entry Name: Pellier Park Interpretative Program Agency: Volume Inc. Client: City of San Jose Location: San Jose, CA Creative Directors: Adam Brodsley, Eric Heiman Designers: Jon Hioki, Yuya Yoshida, Allier Ho, Elizabeth See Researchers: Norie Sato, Daniel Affleck Landscape Architect Lead: Dan Affleck Distinctions: Design for Good - Cultural Awareness 🤩 We’re excited to dive into the magical experiences these design firms have created! 🔎 Stay tuned for more AIGA 365 winners coming your way. 🖼️ For project inspiration and full design credits, visit https://lnkd.in/gtMaf_j3

On behalf of 🏛 AIGA DC, we are pleased to spread the word about DC Design Week (DCDW), held from September 27 to October 4, 2024. In its 16th year, DCDW continues its mission to bring together DC’s creative community, including those working in print, digital, product, packaging, UI/UX, and illustration industries, as well as artists, makers, entrepreneurs, and anyone who makes DC a creative hub. The DC Design Week lineup celebrates an array of perspectives and stories in design. Whether you’re looking to connect, learn, or simply be inspired, DCDW has something for everyone: 🪩 DCDW Opening Party at Dupont Underground, with remarks by DC Mayor Muriel Bowser 💸 Cashflow: Practical Financial Advice for Creatives at This January 🌎 Designing the Climate Story with NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration 🤖 FutureTalks: An AI Debate at ARTECHOUSE 📍 HERE with Cheryl D. Holmes Miller, DHL at Duke Ellington School of the Arts 🥳 Express Yourself: Capital Pride DC Mixer at Crush Bar 🪅 DC Design Week Closing Party, presented by Events DC, at Hill Prince Bar AIGA DC would like to thank its partners: 🔸 Teal Media 🔸 Events DC 🔸 Adobe 🔸 The DC Arts Center 🔸 DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities 🎫 For info and tickets, visit: https://lnkd.in/eh2n-NXJ