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CreateAthon DC 2022: Final Projects

by Design for Good \ May 3, 2022

We've just held our 7th annual CreateAthon DC! Check out the five projects that teams of local creatives produced to serve DMV-area nonprofits during this 24-hour marathon.

Join the DCDW 2022 Committee

by Ariana Rodriguez-Gitler \ April 5, 2022

Join us on the DC Design Week committee to help pull off another amazing week this October! We’ve got a range of volunteer roles available to support planning and outreach from May through October. Apply now!

Meet Our Nonprofits

by kathryn@dc.aiga.org \ April 4, 2022

AIGA DC has selected our nonprofit partners for this year’s CreateAthon! Learn about the five DMV-area nonprofits that will work with local professionals on pro bono design, development, and marketing projects during this 24-hour creative marathon.

A Journey Through SHINE

by Jessica Kerbo, Graphics by Peter Gibb \ March 28, 2022

We’ve followed up with one of our pairs from 2017, Phim Her (mentor) and Victoria Sgarro (mentee),to see where they started as designers, catch up on their lives now, and hear about the lasting impact SHINE had on them both.

Join the AIGA DC 2022-2023 Board of Directors

by AIGA DC \ March 21, 2022

We’re looking for some new members of the AIGA DC Board of Directors – leaders dedicated to sharing knowledge, skills and resources with the DMV design community. Apply yourself, or nominate a peer! Deadline is April 24, 2022.

AIGA Design Continuum Fund Scholarship Applications Now Open!

by AIGA DC \ March 4, 2022

Each year, the AIGA DC Design Continuum Fund awards scholarships to underrepresented students pursuing art and design careers in colleges and universities in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Awards range from $500 - $2500. Applications are now open!

How I Strolled into MultiVersed

by Nabi Bilal, AIGA DC Programming Coordinator \ March 3, 2022

Nabi Bilal, AIGA DC’s programming coordinator, shares how he came up with the idea for “MultiVersed” and why he chose to feature Jermaine “jET” Carter as the first featured artist in this event series.

CreateAthon DC Applications Now Open

by Design for Good \ January 25, 2022

CreateAthon 2022 is now accepting applications for professional volunteers and nonprofit organizations! Five local nonprofits will receive pro bono design, development, and marketing from professional volunteers during this 24-hour creative marathon.

Selecting AIGA DC’s Newest Board Members

by AIGA DC \ June 2, 2021

Our chapter’s leadership is committed to making our recruitment process as transparent and inclusive as possible, including sharing this view into how we work. We do this so applicants know how to best prepare, but also so our community can have a voice in the process.

AAPI Heritage Month Creatives Spotlight

by Raksa Yin \ June 1, 2021

During May’s (AAPI) Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, AIGA DC recognized AAPI creatives using creativity to tell their heritage story, public awareness of AAPI issues, or create something to benefit the AAPI community.

Spotlighting Immigrant Designers

by Jessica Kerbo, Programming Coordinator \ April 20, 2021

Immigrant designers bring a unique perspective to the design world. AIGA DC is highlighting the work of a few of these professionals, and the paths they’ve taken along the way, including finding support from Upwardly Global, a nonprofit organization that empowers immigrants in the U.S. workforce.

Nomination for AAPI Heritage Month Campaign (closed)

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.