AIGA Design

👋 Starting soon! Welcome to AIGA Real Talk where we strip away the corporate speak and get to the heart of what matters. We're diving candidly into the real stories, challenges, and transformations shaping the design industry today. Bring your questions, your skepticism, and your vision for the future. Join us for a compelling discussion as leaders share their journey from chapter leadership to the national board. Hear firsthand why they chose to take this next step, the vision they bring to serving members on a national scale, and how this work deeply fulfills them. This conversation will offer valuable insights for anyone curious about advancing their leadership journey while staying rooted in service and community. Join us as industry icon Debbie Millman leads a powerful conversation with AIGA National Board members Victor Davila, Rachel Elnar, Jen Ford, and Reggie Tidwell.

A new season is approaching, so maybe a new career move? Explore new opportunities on the AIGA Job Board! Find your next design role by visiting https://lnkd.in/g2VKuicz. Already spotted the perfect job? Become an AIGA member for full access to listings and exclusive perks like event discounts, competitions, and learning programs! 🚀 Learn more about becoming an AIGA Member: https://lnkd.in/eAfat2W5

Calling all creatives! The 2025 AIGA Design Conference is coming to LA from October 9-11, and we’re looking for inspiring proposals that align with this year’s theme: "Design + Performance." Whether it's a Design Dialogue, Panel Discussion, Presentation, Workshop, or another format, we welcome fresh ideas that foster collaboration, diverse perspectives, and engaging discussions. Share your insights through case studies, frameworks, resources, or personal experiences—how do design and performance intersect in your work? 🗓 Deadline EXTENDED: March 31, 2025 👉 Submit your proposal now: https://lnkd.in/evdYkqAa

Want the inside scoop on what makes a winning entry? Join us for an exclusive AIGA 50 Books | 50 Covers webinar tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. ET, where this year’s jurors will share insights on standout design, emerging trends, and how they choose the best work. Bring your questions! The extended deadline to submit is March 14 at 11:59 p.m. ET—and as a friend of AIGA, you can save $10 on your entry with code SAVETEN at checkout! 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eq3XMddX

Oops! We forgot to include a new category in the graphic—Sustainable Design! ♻️🌎💚 This category highlights designs that prioritize environmental responsibility, using sustainable materials and processes that minimize waste and impact. Submissions should balance aesthetics with sustainability, considering the full lifecycle of products and materials. Don’t miss your chance to submit your work! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dm-v3sVR

🚨 Deadline Alert! 🚨 The regular deadline for AIGA’s 365: Year in Design Competition is TONIGHT! This year brings brand-new categories that reflect the evolving design landscape: ➡️ Inclusive/Accessible Design – Celebrating work that prioritizes diversity, equity, and accessibility for all. ➡️ AI-Driven Design – Showcasing the innovative use of artificial intelligence in creative work. ➡️ Sustainable Design – Focuses on designs that prioritize environmental responsibility, sustainable materials, and processes that reduce waste and environmental impact.  Whether you're pushing the boundaries of AI or championing accessibility, now’s the time to submit your best work! Check out the category descriptions and enter before it’s too late. Submit today 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dm-v3sVR  . . . #AIGA365 #YearInDesign #DesignCompetition #CreativeExcellence #designer #creative #graphicdesign

From past #AIGA365 winners to the creators shaping tomorrow, this #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the power of design to tell women’s stories—bold, raw, and unapologetic. Creativity sparks change. Together, let’s keep shaping the future. Featured Work: 💟 Girl Scouts of the USA Identity Rebrand | COLLINS 💟 Angie's Story | Two Toes Creative with Planned Parenthood Texas Votes 💟 Pattern + Insights: Unbound⁠ | Internal Design Team at Amazon DDG 💟 Power + Voice | Heather Pinheiro Creative 🔗 Visit https://lnkd.in/dm-v3sVR to explore the 365 Year in Design Winners and find out how to enter! 📅 Reminder: The regular deadline is Monday, March 10th! . . . #AIGADesign #InternationalWomensDay #IWD #DesignForChange #WomenInDesign #CreativeVoices #BoldDesign #DesignInspires #WomenCreatives #DesignForGood  

Join us for the 50 Books | 50 Covers Informational Webinar on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 5:00 PM EDT! 📚🗓️ Discover what makes an award-winning book design, hear from this year’s jurors, and get your questions answered about the competition that has celebrated the best in book design since 1923. 🔗 Register now and be part of the conversation! 🚨 NOTICE: The #AIGA5050 submission deadline has been extended! You now have until March 14, 2025, to submit your entries. . . . #50Books50Covers #BookDesign #Publishing #event #bookevent #designevent #aigawebinar

Meet the jury for this year’s #AIGA365 competition! 🎉 Led by jury chair Dan Vlahos, AIGA DL, this powerhouse panel of design leaders will evaluate the best in communication design. Let’s get to know them: Kaleena Sales – Chair & Associate Professor, Tennessee State University A champion for racial justice in design, Kaleena explores how culture shapes aesthetics. She co-authored "Extra-Bold: A Feminist, Inclusive, Anti-Racist, Non-Binary Field Guide for Graphic Designers" and edited "Centered: People and Ideas Diversifying Design" (2023). Jeff LoPilato – Founder & Lead Designer, Planet People Studio Jeff uses design to drive positive change, partnering with mission-driven brands to craft compelling, sustainable stories. Morgan Light – Design Director, COLLINS Passionate about purpose-driven branding, Morgan creates impactful visual identities. A School of Visual Arts alum, she’s spent the last four years shaping brands at COLLINS. Jaakko Tammela – CDO & CPO, Stocci An award-winning design executive, Jaakko has led Fortune 500 brands in customer-centric growth. With 50+ awards, including Cannes Lions juries, he's shaped design at Fjord Brazil (Accenture), Whirlpool Latam, and Dasa. Now, he drives AI-powered innovation at Stocci. We’re thrilled to have this incredible jury guiding the 365 competition! Stay tuned for more insights from them. 📢 Regular submission deadline: March 10th — Enter now via https://lnkd.in/dm-v3sVR . . . #AIGADesign #DesignCompetition #DesignCommunity #GraphicArts #CreativeLeadership #BrandDesign #Typography #Illustration #DesignInspo