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Nomination for AAPI Heritage Month Campaign

by Raksa Yin \ April 8, 2021

May is (AAPI) Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. AIGA DC wants to recognize local AAPI creatives using creativity to tell their heritage story, public awareness of AAPI issues, or create something to benefit the AAPI community. We will publish selected nominees on social media and our blog. We are accepting nominations of AAPI creatives from the Washington, DC area. Submissions are open until April 25th to nominate a local AAPI creative.

Reece Quiñones is our AIGA DC 2021 Fellow

by Jessica Kerbo, Awards Chair \ March 30, 2021

Join us in celebrating Reece Quiñones, our AIGA DC 2021 Fellow Award recipient. The event will be held on Zoom, Saturday, May 22nd, 12:00-1:30pm ET. The AIGA DC Fellow Award is given to someone who represents the best of what the DC design community has to offer, through extensive involvement in AIGA DC, mentorship, and leadership in their field. RSVP details will be shared in a few weeks. Until then, save the date!

Freelance 101: Tax Considerations and Resources

by Amy Northard, The Accountants for Creatives \ February 17, 2021

Have you always freelanced or are you only interested in doing projects on the side? Have you ever been interested in venturing out and creating your own business? If you freelance now or have thought about becoming a freelance designer, there is a lot to think about when it comes to taxes or legal considerations. Amy Northard, owner of The Accountants for Creatives, will provide insights and tips to consider along with some AIGA resources geared for freelancers.

Power of Print for Public Discourse

by Mike O'Brien, AIGA DC Editor & Digital Content Chair \ October 9, 2020

Jesse Kirsch of Takoma-based No Plan Press is selling limited edition letterpress posters, pins and stickers to raise funds for voter registration initiatives. We’ll examine his fundraising campaigns and highlight other print-based endeavors in the area.

Juneteenth…what’s next?

by Leon Lawrence III, AIGA DC Design for Good Chair \ June 18, 2020

After the outrage, the protests, and the comprehension of the challenges that lie ahead for true equality and healing — what’s next?

AIGA DC stands against racism

by AIGA DC Board of Directors \ June 1, 2020

AIGA DC stands against racism, and with the Black community. We stand against not just individual acts of hate, but the systems of oppression and inequity that allow them to continue.

Designs from our 2019 Design Continuum Fund recipients — will you be next?

by aiga \ March 18, 2020

COVID-19 – An Important Notice Regarding AIGA DC Programming

by aiga \ March 12, 2020

In light of growing concerns for public health and safety, we have postponed several of our upcoming events, and will be making others virtual.

What Designers Need to Know About Power and Privilege

by Minal Bopaiah \ May 19, 2019

In honor of Diversity Day (May 21), we invited AIGA DC member Minal Bopaiah to write about using your power to create a more equitable and inclusive world. She shares her thoughts on how you can help lift others up and make room for them to use their power.

How To Design An Accessible Event For The D/deaf And Hard Of Hearing

by aiga \ March 27, 2019

Accessibility is a topic we as designers talk a lot about, when we’re making sure our digital products can be consumed by the widest range of people. But that same mindset can be applied to live events, as I discovered earlier this year. Earlier this year, AIGA DC planned an event called In Their Own Words: A Panel with Deaf Designers. Held at Gallaudet University, it brought together D/deaf designers Elise Roy, Yiqiao Wang, and Scott Carollo.

Five Reasons I Will Never Buy Wrapping Paper Again

by Beth Singer \ December 13, 2018

Some words from Beth Singer, Principal, Beth Singer Design and a former board member of AIGA DC and AIGA National, on why making your own wrapping paper is a gift in itself.

Bill Barbot on Being Punk

by by Claire Blaustein \ September 10, 2018

Bill Barbot is one of the founders of the creative agency Threespot, and a former punk rock guitarist. On September 14, he’ll be joining us for an event called The Punk Rock Type. He took the time to sit down and answer questions about punk, aspects of the lifestyle, and the creative forces that should drive our own lives.